Fees, processing times and validity for United Kingdom depend on your nationality, the category you apply under and the mission handling it — and they change. Rather than print a figure we have not confirmed, we give you the real one for your passport when you enquire. The checklist below is useful to you right now.
About the United Kingdom Student Visa
The UK Student Visa is for applicants aged 16+ who have an unconditional offer from a licensed UK student sponsor, evidenced by a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
Categories under this visa
- Student Visa (main applicant)
- Student dependant visa (for eligible family members)
Who can apply
- Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from a licensed sponsor
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Sufficient funds for tuition and living costs
- Valid passport
Student Visa
Document checklist
Passport & identity
The application
Your travel plan
Funds — Indian documents
Funds
Study documentsSpecific to this visa
Indian applicants — also expectIndia
If you are employed
If you are self-employed
If you are a student
If you are retired
If the applicant is under 18
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Before you submit
- Names and dates must match across every document, including the spelling in your passport.
- Keep a full copy of what you submit — you will need it for renewals and later applications.
- Do not book non-refundable travel until the visa is in your passport.
- Never submit a document you know to be false. A refusal for deception follows you across countries for years.
Step by step
How the application runs
- 1Receive your CAS from the university
- 2Complete the online student visa application
- 3Pay the visa fee and Immigration Health Surcharge
- 4Book and attend your biometric appointment
- 5Await a decision on your application
Student Visa questions
Many student visa holders can work part-time during term, subject to conditions set by UKVI and your course level — confirm your specific conditions.
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