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Which visa is required? (Source: English UK / GOV.UK)

There are four visas available to students:

  • Standard Visitor visa: Everyone is allowed to study in the UK for up to six months as a visitor. This means many students can study without a visa and some nationalities need to apply for a Standard Visitor visa.
  • Short-term Study visa: For courses longer than six months, all international students need to apply for a visa before travel. The Short-term study visa allows students to study a English language course for between six and eleven months.
  • Long-term Standard Visitor visa: You can choose to apply for a long-term Standard Visitor visa if you visit the UK regularly. This visa lasts 2, 5 or 10 years. You can stay for a maximum of 6 months on each visit.
  • Student visa: If the study programme includes other subjects or if the student plans to study for longer than 11 months, a Student visa is required.
  • Visiting the UK: guide to supporting documents and permitted activities for Visitors

 

Standard Visitor Visa

Study English for up to six months

 

 

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