Visa Information

Entering the UK

 

What do I need for entry to the UK?

This depends on whether you are a visa national or a non-visa national.

EEA & Swiss students are non-visa nationals

If you are not sure about your visa status, please check : https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

 

For courses of 6 months or less

 

All nationalities

 

Non visa nationals

 

Visa nationals

 

You’ll need to provide the following information:

 

You might also need to provide:

Your intentions will be assessed to check you are a genuine visitor.

You’ll be told what other documents and information to provide when you apply online

 

For more information see:

https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa

 

For courses of 7-11 months: the Short Term Study English language route

 

 

You’ll need to provide the following information:

 

You’ll also need to provide:

 

Documents about your course

 

You may need to provide additional documents depending on your circumstances, such as evidence of:

 

Your intentions will be assessed to check you are a genuine visitor.

If you’re under 18

If you’re under 18 you need to provide additional documents if:

For under 18s bank statements in the name of the applicant's parent or legal guardian are accepted. The applicant must provide proof of the relationship and written consent from the parent or legal guardian to use the funds.

 

see https://www.gov.uk/visa-to-study-english/documents-you-must-provide

 

Short Term Study Visa English Language Fees:

 

For more information on the Short Term Study Visa English language see:

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

 

YMS Visa

 

You can apply for a Youth Mobility Scheme visa if you are from:

With a YMS visa you can live, study and work in the UK for up to 2 years

You Must:

The earliest you can apply for a YMS visa is 6 months before you travel.

YMS Visa Fees

For more information on the YMS visa, including how to apply and the documents you will need, see: https://www.gov.uk/youth-mobility/eligibility

 

 

 

For English courses over 11 months