UK Student Visa Guide For Work Permit, Costs And Full Application Process

Are you dreaming of studying in the UK? Its Good news for you. A UK Student Visa not only lets you get a world class education but also allows you to work as part time while you study. This means you can gain international experience and manage your living costs at the same time in UK.

Here is your complete guide to the UK Student Visa process...

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Who Can Apply?

• You must be at least 16 years old as student.
• You need an offer letter from a licensed UK educational institution.
• You must prove that you have enough money for tuition fees and living expenses.
• You need to show English language proficiency (EX: IELTS, SAT, GMAT, TOEFL).
• If you are 16 - 17 years, you need written consent from your parents.

When to Apply?

• From outside the UK: Apply up to 6 months before your course starts.
• From inside the UK: Apply up to 3 months before your course starts.

Visa Decision Time

• Applications from outside the UK: Usually 3 weeks.
• Applications from inside the UK: Usually 8 weeks.
• You can pay extra for faster decisions.

How Long Can You Stay?

• Degree level courses: Up to 5 years.
• Below degree level courses: Up to 2 years.

Visa Fees and Healthcare Surcharge

• Visa application fee: 524 Pound (from inside or outside the UK).
• You must pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) for healthcare access.

Working in the UK

• You can work part time during your studies (up to 20 hours per week during term time).
• You can work as a Student Union Sabbatical Officer.
• You cannot claim public funds, work as a professional sportsperson, or be self employed.

Financial Requirements

• London: You need 1,483 Pound per month (for up to 9 months).
• Outside London: You need 1,136 Pound per month (for up to 9 months).
• Money must be in your bank account for at least 28 consecutive days.

All Required Documents

• Your Valid passport.
• CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) number from your institution.
• Proof of enough money for tuition fees and funds.
• Tuberculosis (TB) test results (if applicable).
• Parental consent (if under 18).

Bringing Family Members in UK

• In some cases, you can bring your spouse and children with you as dependents.

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After Your Studies

• After completing your degree, you can apply for a Graduate Visa to stay in the UK for up to 2 years to work more.

NOTE: Visa rules and fees are subject to change at any time, so be sure to check the UK government website (gov.uk) for the latest information.

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We hope this ShineMat's blog post will help you a little bit in your journey to get a student visa in the UK. Since we are not a Visa agent or this is not a sponsored post, so that you can trust this information. If you want to know more details, you can definitely contact a reputable visa agency. We hope you will be successful. Best wishes to you from the ShineMat.com team. Thank you. Good luck and stay well students...