Short-Term Study Visa



Who can apply

You’re doing a short course of study.
You’re from outside the UK.
You meet the eligibility requirements.

Where to Apply

Documents/information you need in hand while filling in the application:

Before proceeding with your visa application, please ensure that you have the following information:
Your current and old passport information.
Your personal information including your parents’ details, your full current address and telephone number.
Intended play of stay in the UK.
Your previous ten-year travel history.
Details of the people you will be traveling with.
Details of any friends or family you have in the UK.
Details of your income and employment.
Details of your intended study in the UK.

Stages of the visa Process Overview

Applying for a study visit visa involves an 8 stage process:
STAGE 1: Creating an online visa application account.
STAGE 2: Selecting your visa type.
STAGE 3: Completing and submitting your online visa application form.
STAGE 4: Paying for and scheduling your visa application appointment online.
STAGE 5: Gathering the relevant supporting documentation.
STAGE 6: Attending your visa application appointment to have your biometrics taken.
STAGE 7: Submission of supporting documentation.
STAGE 8: Waiting for a decision.

Stage 1

Creating an online visa application account
In order to apply for your standard visit visa, you must first access www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk/home/welcome.
You will need to select create an account and complete your personal information; contact information; choose a password; agree to the terms and conditions; and click “create”.
You will then receive an email providing you with a link to complete registration. Please click on the link and log in with your chosen email address and password.
Once logged in, please select “apply for myself”.
Please read the important information provided about supporting documentation, false documents and frequently asked questions before proceeding. Once read and understood, please click “continue”.
You should now see a screen with pre-populated personal information - Check that this is correct and make any amendments necessary. Please then enter your “passport number” and “date of intended travel”.

Stage 2

Selecting your visa type
Please select “Study” as “Reason for Visit;“ “Study (Non Points Based System)” for “Visa Type;” and finally “Short Term Student – 6 months” if you are coming to study for 6 months or less in any course, or “Short Term Student – 11 months English Language” if you are coming to study English language for up to 11 months.
You will then need to select “no” for all three questions “do you intend to stay for more than 11 months”, “is the main purpose of your stay to visit friends/family in the UK” and “do you have a valid Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS)”.
You must then click “create application” and select “go to application”.

Stage 3

Completing and submitting your online visa application form:
There are eight sections in the online visa application form and you are required to complete each section.
1) You should initially find yourself on the “passport and travel information” section.
You will need to complete your personal information; passport information; and where you intend to stay in the UK.
Please be aware of one question in this section: “Are you a national of the country which you are applying?’ If for example you are an Egyptian National and you are applying from Egypt, then the answer is yes. If, however you are an American National applying from Egypt, then the answer is “no” and you will need to prove your right to reside in Egypt in order to apply from Egypt.
2) You should now find yourself on the “personal details and travel history section”. You will need complete your current personal information and details of any previous travel to the UK and commonwealth, outside the commonwealth and information regarding any visas you have previously applied for, that have been approved or have been refused.
For any previous travel and details of any previous visas, you are expected to answer these questions covering the last ten years. If you run out of space, please simply continue completing the information in the “additional information” section at the end of the online form.
3) You should now find yourself in the “family details” section. Please complete the requested details for your spouse/partner (if applicable), your maternal mother, paternal father and your children (if applicable).
4) The next section is “employment and income”. You must complete this section accurately, outlining your income, savings and employment status. This section is very important, as UK Visas and Immigration want to be sure that you have enough finances to support yourself during your stay in the UK and will cross reference this section with your supporting documents provided. There is no mandatory amount required, as a common sense approach is taken by UK Visas and Immigration.
5) The next section is called ‘family and friends´ and simply requires you to provide information about any family or close friends you have in the UK.
6) The next section “medical treatment” requires you to provide details of any medical treatment you have previously undergone inside the UK.
7) The next section “study details” requires you to provide details of your intended study in the UK.
8) The final section “additional information” is there for you to provide any further information which is relevant to your application, or any information which didn’t fit into the fields provided earlier on in the online application form.
Once you have completed the form, you must re-review it to ensure that all information is correct, as it cannot be changed once submitted. You can “save” the form as you go along, “save and close” and come back to it later or once completed, click “submit”.

Stage 4

Paying for and scheduling your visa application appointment online
Once submitted, you will need to follow the instructions on making payment and booking your visa application appointment.
If you are applying for additional family members as well, you will need to repeat this process for each of them (you do not need to re-register) by selecting “apply for someone else”.
Cost (GBP):
- Short Term Study Visa – up to 6 months: £89
- Short Term Study Visa– up to 11 months - English Language: £170.

Stage 5

Gathering the relevant supporting documentation
You will need to gather all relevant supporting documentation and ensure that the documents correspond with the information given in your online visa application form; meet UK Visas and Immigration requirements; and are originals where required.
Supporting documentation includes (this is not an exhaustive list):
1 - Current original passport with a blank page on both sides.
2 - Expired original passport.
3 - Return flight ticket (can be purchased after approval).
4 - Evidence of place of residence whilst staying in the UK (such as hotel booking or student accommodation).
5 - Contact details for one parent or guardian in your home country (if you are under 18 years old) and their consent to travel.
6 - If travelling with an adult, you must identify them (up to two) on your visa application form and you must travel with the adult(s) mentioned or you will be refused entry. The adult(s) must apply for a separate visa at the same time as you.
7 - Proof of the course you are studying, such as a letter of acceptance on official headed paper, stating the course’s name, duration and cost.
8 - You may also need to submit evidence of your previous study, English language qualifications, accommodation and travel plans and your financial sponsor’s occupation, income, savings or funds that will support your studies.
9 - Evidence you are free from TB (for relevant countries).

Stage 6

You must then attend your scheduled visa application appointment
Here you will be required to have your photograph and fingerprints taken.

Stage 7

Submit your supporting documentation.
You must check the rules for the country you are applying from as to whether you submit your documents at your visa application appointment or afterwards, to a designated address.

Stage 8

Wait for a decision.
Processing times for each application in each country can be found by visiting www.gov.uk. Some countries also have the option to purchase priority visa processing.