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A1.22 Short-Term Study Visa

Study English in the UK (Short-term Study Visa) – September 2025 Update

Official link: https://www.gov.uk/visa-to-study-english

 

1. Visa Purpose & Key Details

  • Purpose: For English language      courses between 6-11 months duration

  • Course length:

    • ≤6 months: Apply for Standard Visitor visa

    • 11 months: Apply for Student visa

  • Stay duration: Full course length +      30 days (maximum 11 months total)

  • Costs:

    • Application fee: £214

    • Immigration Health Surcharge: £776 (access to       NHS services)

 

Important Restrictions

  • ❌ Cannot study other courses or      change course

  • ❌ Cannot study at state schools

  • ❌ Cannot work (paid/unpaid,      including work placements)

  • ❌ Cannot extend this visa

  • ❌ Cannot bring dependants

  • ❌ Cannot claim most benefits or      state pension

 

2. Eligibility Requirements

  • Aged 16 or over

  • Proof of acceptance onto English language course only (6-11      months duration)

  • Course provided by accredited institution

  • Sufficient funds to support yourself without working/claiming      benefits

  • Can pay return/onward journey

Additional requirements for under 18s:

  • Arrangements for travel and accommodation in UK

  • Parental/guardian consent

 

3. Course Requirements

Must be provided by accredited institution:

  • UK institutions: Hold student      sponsorship licence OR valid accreditation from:

    • Accreditation UK

    • British Accreditation Council

    • Ofsted

    • Other designated bodies

  • Overseas institutions (if      completing part of degree programme):

    • Accredited in home country

    • UK course ≤50% of total programme

    • Course equivalent to UK degree level

 

4. Required Documents

Essential:

  • Valid passport/travel document

  • Financial evidence (last 6 months bank statements/payslips)

  • UK accommodation address and travel plans

  • Course payment proof or sufficient funds

Additional documents:

  • Tuberculosis test results (if applicable)

  • Parent/guardian contact details (under 18s)

  • Certified translations for non-English/Welsh documents

  • Course confirmation: Offer letter      with course name, duration, fees (including accommodation)

Additional requirements for under 18s:

Travelling alone:

  • Written consent from both parents/guardians covering:

    • Visa application

    • UK accommodation and care arrangements

    • Travel to UK

  • Proof of suitable UK accommodation including:

    • Caregiver's name/date of birth/address

    • Relationship details

    • Written consent to provide care

  • Special cases:

    • Disabilities: Notify local authority

    • Private fostering (>28 days with non-relative): Must       provide local authority response if possible

Travelling with adult:

  • Provide adult's details in application (max 2 adults)

  • Adult's name printed on visa - refusal if arrive without them

  • Adults must apply separately for their own visas

 

5. Application Process

  • Apply online before travelling to UK

  • Earliest application: 3 months before travel date

  • Biometrics appointment at visa      application centre required

  • Processing time: Usually 3      weeks after application and document submission

  • Priority service: Available for      faster decision (extra fee)

After applying:

  • Decision notified by email

  • Refunds: Only if UKVI hasn't      started processing application