United Kingdom study visa
1 current source-backed study pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-16
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study route | A person aged 16 or over may qualify for the UK Student route when accepted for a qualifying course by a licensed student sponsor and able to meet the route’s study and maintenance conditions. | 2026-07-16 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study route | Application fee (inside) | 558 GBP | Official source |
| Study route | Application fee (adult family member, inside uk) | 558 GBP | Official source |
| Study route | Application fee (child, inside uk) | 558 GBP | Official source |
| Study route | Application fee (inside uk) | 558 GBP | Official source |
| Study route | Application fee (outside) | 558 GBP | Official source |
| Study route | Application fee (adult family member, outside uk) | 558 GBP | Official source |
| Study route | Application fee (child, outside uk) | 558 GBP | Official source |
| Study route | Application fee (outside uk) | 558 GBP | Official source |
| Study route | Processing time (standard, authority estimate) | 3 weeks | Official source |
| Study route | First permit valid for | 60 months | Official source |
| Study route | Family can come along | yes | Official source |
| Study route | Money to show | 1,529 GBP | Official source |
| Study route | Work allowed while studying (term time) | 20 hours/week | Official source |
| Study route | Where to apply | online | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Study route | The exact Student visa work conditions include the course/term-time-dependent work limit and the listed prohibited activities, including professional sport and self-employment. | Official source |
| Study route | The GOV.UK Student visa page states that a student may be able to work, with the amount depending on the course and term-time, while the visa does not allow self-employment. | Official source |