Student visa
For people with a confirmed place at a licensed institution. The Graduate route allows a further two years to work afterwards, three for doctoral graduates.
Who it is for. Students with a confirmation of acceptance for studies.
Researched, not independently verifiedlow confidenceReviewed 20 September 2026
Worth knowing. Maintenance requirements differ between London and elsewhere and are revised periodically. Most taught master’s students may no longer bring dependants.
Fact
- Income required
- Not stated
- Savings required
- £13,347
- Investment required
- None
- Application fee
- £524
- Processing time
- 15–60 days
- Permission lasts
- 36 months
- Permanent residence
- Not via this route
- Citizenship
- Not via this route
Renewable
Remote work not coveredLocal employment allowedFamily not covered
Apply through the authority, not through us: www.gov.uk (opens in a new tab)
Sources
Researched, not independently verifiedlow confidenceReviewed 20 September 2026
Worth knowing. Maintenance requirements differ between London and elsewhere and are revised periodically. Most taught master’s students may no longer bring dependants.
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- Immigration Rules (opens in a new tab)Home Office · National immigration authority