The student visa route is for a person aged 16 or over who wants to study with a sponsor on a course of further or higher education, a pre-sessional English course, a recognised foundation programme or to take an elected post as a Student Union Sabbatical Officer.
You can apply for a student visa UK to come to the UK for studying an appropriate course of study in a UK educational institution. The student visa is for students aged 16 or over and the child student visa is for students who are under the age of 18.
A person who is aged 16 or 17 and wants to study with a sponsor that is an Independent School on a course at Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) 3 or Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework 6 and above can apply as either a Student or as a Child Student
An application for student visa is made in accordance with requirements as set out in Appendix Students of the Immigration Rules. If you are outside the UK, you can apply for entry clearance for student visa to come to the UK for studying in the UK and if you are already in the UK, you can apply for switching into student visa or for extension or renewal of your student visa from inside the UK.
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Our immigration solicitors and lawyers in London specialise in dealing with student visa applications. Our student visa solicitors have wealth of knowledge and extensive experience of handling all types of student visa applications from outside the UK and from inside the UK. Ask a question online to our specialist team of student visa solicitors for free immigration advice online or book an appointment online for a detailed immigration advice and consultation with one of our student visa solicitors concerning your application for student visa UK.
UK Visa Applications As A Student
Our specialist team of student visa solicitors can provide expert immigration advice and legal representations on fixed fee basis concerning following applications for student visa:
- Entry Clearance For Student Visa UK
- Switching Into Student Visa UK
- Extension Of Student Visa UK
- Graduate Visa UK For Students
- Student Dependant Visa UK
- Student Switching To Skilled Worker Visa
UK Visa Applications As A Child Student
Our specialist team of student visa solicitors can provide expert immigration advice and legal representations on fixed fee basis concerning following applications for child student visa:
- Entry Clearance For Child Student Visa UK
- Switching Into Child Student Visa UK
- Extension Of Child Student Visa UK
- Parent Of A Child Student Visa UK
Short Term Study Visa UK
You can apply for a Short-term study visa to study English language in the UK. The short term study visa is for English language courses lasting longer than 6 months and up to 11 months at an accredited institution. You can stay in the UK for the length of your course plus an extra 30 days as long as your stay is no longer than 11 months. An application can only be made by a person outside the UK. You will also have to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) as part of your online application. It usually costs £470. Read More
Our Fixed Fees For Student Visa Applications
Our fixed fees for student visa applications are as given in the fee table below:
| Our Service | Our Fixed Fees Range |
| Full service for student visa Entry Clearance to cover all the work until decision by the Entry Clearance Officer (ECO) | From £800 To £1,500 (no VAT) |
| Full service for switching to a student visa from inside the UK through Super Priority Service to cover our work until a decision on your application | From £800 + VAT To £1,500 + VAT |
| Full service for extension of student visa from inside the UK through Super Priority Service to cover our work until decision on your application | From £800 + VAT To £1,500 + VAT |
The agreed fixed fee will depend on the complexity of the application and the volume of casework involved. In addition to our fixed fee, the applicant also has to pay the Home Office UKVI fees for the application.
FAQs - Student Visa UK
Yes, you can apply for a student visa in the UK using the Priority Service for decisions within 5 working days or the Super Priority Service for decisions within 24 hours.
Yes, your dependent child who is in the UK on a student-dependent visa is entitled to free education in a state-funded school.
Yes, you can switch from a student visa to another type of UK visa from inside the UK. It is very common for students to switch from a student visa to a Skilled Worker or spouse visa from inside the UK.