Student visa

Student visa is required ​for any adult visa national wishing to study at College or University level in the UK. The applicant must secure a Confirmation of Acceptance for Study (CAS) from their target institution prior to application for this visa status. You must also show that you have sufficient funds available for the duration of your study in the UK. 

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Child Student visa

You can apply as a child student if you are between 4 and 17 years old. If you are between 4 and 15 years old, you must be coming to the UK to be educated at an independent fee-paying school.

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Short-term study visa

This visa is for people aged 16 or over taking an English language course in the UK that lasts longer than six months but no more than 11 months. The course must be with an accredited provider and cannot include other subjects. You cannot work on this visa.

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Graduate Route

The Graduate route allows eligible international students to remain in the UK after successfully completing an eligible course at a UK higher education provider.

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This route may allow graduates to work or seek employment in the UK for a limited period following completion of studies.

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The rules and eligibility requirements for post-study routes may change over time, and professional advice should be sought before making long-term immigration plans.

 

Dependants

Dependant family members may be permitted under certain student-related routes, depending on the type of course and education provider.

Requirements relating to dependants can be complex and may change frequently under Home Office policy.

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BPA can advise on:

• Partner dependant applications

• Child dependant applications

• Financial requirements

• Visa extensions and switching options

 

Extensions and Switching Applications

Students may need to extend their visa or switch into another immigration category during or after their studies.

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BPA assists with:

• Student visa extensions

• Changing education providers

• Switching into work-related immigration routes

• Graduate route applications

• Immigration compliance and attendance concerns

 

Our Services

BPA provides professional assistance with:

• Student visa applications

• Child Student visa applications

• CAS and supporting document review

• Financial evidence guidance

• Parent and dependant applications

• Visa extensions and switching applications

• Previous refusal and immigration history advice

 

We understand that studying abroad can be both exciting and stressful. Our team aims to provide practical and professional support throughout the application process.

 

Important Notice

UK student immigration rules and dependant policies are subject to regular updates by the Home Office.

For the most up-to-date official guidance, please refer to:
UK Student Visas – GOV.UK

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