The UK government has now created two categories of 'student' visas. Please read each category THOROUGHLY to decipher which visa you will need for your time in England.
1. Student Visitor Visa
Student Visitor Visas are issued upon arrival in the UK, and allow students to study for a maximum of 6 months. The visa is free upona arrival.
You ARE eligible for the student visitor visa if:
*If you are under 18 years of age when applying for your visa, additional paperwork may be required. Please contact the consulate immediately for more information.
Note: Embassy and consulate contact information is subject to change without notice. Please refer to the website of the embassy or consulate to verify information.
In order to find contact information for your specific consulate, please choose the state or region of your permanent residence from the dropdown box below, and click submit to continue.
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Entry clearance will be required for nationals of the following countries who intend to stay in the UK for longer than six months: Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea and the USA. Please contact your nearest UK Overseas Mission that offers a visa service for more information.