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UK Short Term Student Visa

Overview

The UK Short-Term Student Visa is designed for international students who wish to undertake a short course of study in the UK. This visa is ideal for those enrolling in short academic programs, or training courses that last up to 6 months, or up to 11 months for English language courses.

 

Key Features of the UK Short-Term Student Visa:

  • Duration: The visa is valid for up to 6 months for most short courses, and up to 11 months for English language courses.
  • Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 16 years old and accepted on a course with an accredited institution.
  • Financial Requirements: Proof of sufficient funds to support yourself without working or claiming public funds.
  • Restrictions: Work is not permitted, including work placements or internships. Extensions or switching to another visa category within the UK are not allowed.

Visa Process

Step 1:

Completing online / application form and other supplementary forms.

Step 2:

Creating online case profile.

Step 3:

Payment of applicable visa & biometric fee.

Step 4:

Scheduling the case submission appointments.

Step 5:

Collating all relevant documents including all financial related documents.

Step 6:

Sponsors documents.

Step 7:

Appearing for the visa interview (if called).

Step 8:

Collection of passport.

Photo Specifications

35x45mm with 70 - 80% face in white background

Processing Time

12 - 15 working days post submission of application.

Disclaimer

Visa fee, processing time, procedures etc. are subject to change at any time and is at the discretion of the embassy.

Frequently asked questions

Passport must be valid for at least 6 months prior to application and have two available blank pages.

It is at the discretion of the visa officer at the Embassy if they wish to call you in for a personal interview or not.

3 months before your intended date of travel.
Yes, prior appointment is mandatory.
It is advised, applicants have a medical / travel insurance cover of minimum $50,000 to cover the duration of the stay.
UK Short-Term Student visa cannot be extended.
The processing time mentioned is only a guide based on information released by the embassy or specific time of year etc.
Visa approval is at the sole discretion of the visa officer.
Visa fee and other applicable charges are non-refundable.
Yes, it is mandatory for applicants to apply in person and submit their case file and provide biometric information.
Sometimes, the embassy may request additional documents to aid their decision.

Biometric Requirments

All applicants have to appear in person in order to provide biometric data (fingerprints and digital photograph) at the scheduled visa submission appointment.

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Reason for Choosing Us

Our personalized approach and attention to detail combined with our experience and understanding of immigration law and its implementation enables us to have a very high success rate in obtaining visas for our clients.

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