Student visa

Student visa eligibility, how and when to apply, and requesting a CAS.

If you are sixteen or over and want to study at higher education level, you’ll need to apply for a Student visa. From 5 October 2020, the Student route replaced the Student visa. The Student route falls under the UK's new points-based immigration system. Visas that have been issued through the student visa route are still valid.

(General) student visas

Student visa eligibility

The requirements you need to meet in order to apply for a Student visa.

Student visa Financial requirements

You will need to show you have enough money for your living costs and course fees.

Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS)

How to request a CAS, which you'll need when applying for the Student visa.

Applying from outside the UK

The visa application process you need to go through in your home country.

Extending your visa

Requesting a CAS to continue your studies on a Student visa.

Working while studying

Whether or not you can work in the UK will depend upon the type of visa that you have.

Working after your studies

After your course has ended, you should have a little bit of additional time on your Student visa to remain in the UK.

Replacing a lost visa

What to do if you lose your visa inside or outside the UK.

Correcting mistakes on your visa

We can normally help you to update your visa.

BRP/Visa Collection Arrangements

Collecting your visa once you are inside the UK.

Dependants on a student visa

You may be allowed to bring your dependents to the UK as part of your student visa application.