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Personal Immigration: Student and Graduate Visas

UK Student Visas
Student visa
Students can apply for a Student visa to study in the UK if they are over the age of 16 and have been offered a place on a course by a licensed student sponsor, have enough money to support themselves and pay the fees, demonstrate proficiency in English and have parental consent(if they are 16 or 17).

This visa has replaced the Tier 4 (General) student visa.

For EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein applications.

Students from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein who started living in the UK on or before 31 December 2020, can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme.

Those coming into the UK from 1 January 2021, will need to apply for a visa to study in the UK.

Applicants can apply from outside the UK as well as inside the UK. The duration of your stay will depend on the length of your course and the existing education level.

Child Student visa

Applicants for a Child Student visa have to be aged between 4 and 17 and want to study at an independent school in the UK.

Applicants must:

  • Have an unconditional offer of a place on a course at an independent school
  • Demonstrated they have access to enough money to pay for the course and support their stay in the UK
  • Show the consent of their parent/guardian to study in the UK

If you are age 18 or above, the Student visa category is appropriate for you.

This visa category has replaced the Tier 4 (Child) student visa.

For EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein applications.

Students from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein who started living in the UK on or before 31

December 2020, can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme.

Those coming into the UK from 1 January 2021, will need to apply for a visa to study in the UK.

Short stay Visa Visitor Visa

The UK Standard Visit Visa or Standard Visa has replaced the following categories:

  • Family Visitor visa
  • General Visitor visa
  • Child Visitor visa
  • Business Visitor visa, including visas for academics, doctors and dentists
  • Sports Visitor visa
  • Entertainer Visitor visa
  • Prospective Entrepreneur visa
  • Private Medical Treatment Visitor visa
  • Approved Destination Status (ADS) visa

One can apply for a Standard Visitor visa if they want to visit the UK for leisure or holiday, to see family and friends, for business, to take part in creative or sporting events, or to receive private medical treatment.

The Standard visa allows you to carry out business activities subject to relevant terms and conditions and to represent an overseas business in the UK for up to six months. It also permits attendance to study for up to 30 days if desired, so long as it is not the main purpose of the visit. If you are under the age of 18, you can also participate in an exchange programme or education visit with a standard visa.

Academics visiting the UK on a sabbatical can remain up to 12 months if they meet the eligibility criteria. As always, the visa application needs to be prepared carefully, as it stands a chance of rejection for the smallest of errors.

Requirements for the UK Standard Visitor visa

You need to prove or provide the following:

  • Intentions for visiting the UK based on your specific needs such as business, leisure, family visit etc.
  • Proof that you have plans to leave the UK after your specific purpose is met, this time period shouldn’t exceed 6 months
  • Money to support and sustain yourself and dependents without depending on any public funds
  • Ability to pay for your onward journey
  • For long term UK Standard visitor visa, proof that you are required to visit frequently for permitted reasons

Applying for UK Standard Visitor visa

The applications are made online unless you are from North Korea. You will need to submit biometric information such as fingerprints and photographs clicked at your local Visa Application Centre.

One of the main causes of visa refusal is failure to submit the correct documentation. Our immigration specialists can help you with collating and submitting the relevant documents. Some of the documents that you will need to submit include a valid passport or travel document, bank statements to show financial capability, proof of the purpose of your visit, evidence that you plan to leave the UK as the end of six months or sooner if your requirement is met.

We at Westend Consultants can help you make a successful Standard Visitor visa application. Contact us today on 020 3713 7052 so that we can help you submit your application successfully.