Student visa

Open route for applicants holding an unconditional offer (CAS) from a licensed student sponsor.

For applicants aged 16 or over studying on a course with a licensed UK student sponsor.

Age

16+

Qualification / course requirement

Offer of a place on a course from a Home Office licensed student sponsor (CAS required)

Language requirement

Required

Job offer required

Not required

Sponsorship required

Required

Required

Partner and child dependants may apply under specified conditions (mainly for postgraduate research or government-sponsored students).

• PassportMandatory
• Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) referenceMandatory
• Proof of funds (bank statements)Conditional
• English language qualification/test resultMandatory
• Tuberculosis test resultsConditional
• Parental/guardian consentConditional

Application fee

£558

Processing time

Usually 3 weeks outside the UK, 8 weeks inside the UK.

Apply up to 6 months before course start if outside the UK, or up to 3 months before if inside the UK.

Maintenance funds: £1,529/month (up to 9 months) if studying in London; £1,171/month (up to 9 months) if studying outside London. Exempt if resident in UK on a valid visa for 12+ months before applying, or from specified 'differential evidence requirement' countries. Immigration health surcharge payable in addition to the application fee, amount depends on course length.