Short Term Study Visa
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A quick look
Your specific length of stay will depend on your course, but this visa is for courses that last from six months to 11 months. In addition, you can stay an extra 30 days after the end the 11 month period.Â
The institution you study at must be accredited in the UK, or an eligible overseas provider if you are coming to the UK as part of an overseas study course. The Government’s website has a page where you can find lists of accredited institutions.Â
You can do the following:
Study your course
You cannot do the following:
- Study another course or change your course
- Study at a state-funded school
- Undertake any work, such as paid work, unpaid work, work experience, or a work placement
- Bring your dependants with you
Apply for public funds or a State Pension; this is known as ‘no recourse to public funds’
Short Term Study Visa
The normal Student Visa is not the only option for overseas students who want to come and study in the UK.Â
If you want to study in the UK for a shorter period of time, then you can instead apply for a Short Term Study Visa.Â
However, it should be noted that this visa is only available if you want to study an English language course in the UK. You can not use it to study anything else.Â
Requirements
Before you apply for the Short Term Study Visa, you should be aware of the requirements for it. If you do not meet them, your visa application will not be successful.
The requirements are:
- Be aged over 16
- Have been accepted onto an English language course that lasts between 6 and 11 months, and you are not studying nothing else
- Be studying a course at an accredited institution
- Have enough funds to support yourself without working or benefits, or have family and friends that plan on supporting you during your stay
- Be able to pay for your journey out of the UK once you complete your course
However, please note that those aged under 18 will need to provide proof of parental consent or the consent of their guardian as part of their visa application. As they are not legally an adult, they cannot travel alone to the UK without the permission of their parents or guardian.
Under 18s also need to provide proof that they have already made arrangements to travel to the UK, and also for where they plan to stay.
How long does the Short Term Study Visa last?
As the name suggests, the Short Term Study Visa does not last as long as most visas, and is the the shortest of all the various types of study visa.
The minimum amount of time you can be in the UK on this visa is six months, whilst the maximum number is 11 months. You can also stay an extra 30 days if your visa is no longer than 11 months.Â
If you want to study in the UK for longer, then you will need to apply for a Student Visa, which lets you stay in the UK for either two years or five years depending on what you are studying. However, you will need to be sponsored to do your qualification by a valid Sponsor Licence holder.
Can I bring my dependants?
As the Short Term Study Visa does not allow you to stay in the UK for very long, you will not be able to bring your dependants with you.
Short Term Study Visa fees
The application fee for this visa is £200, regardless of where you are applying from.Â
Do I have to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)?
Yes, you will also need to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge, which is usually £776.
The IHS fee is a requirement for any visa that lasts for more than six months, and gives you access to NHS services.
Other information
- You can apply up to 3 months before you plan to travel to the UK
- As part of your application, you will need to have an appointment at a visa application centre to provide your biometric information
- It takes 3 weeks to get a decision, unless you pay to make it faster
- Any documents will need to be translated into English or Welsh by a Sworn Translator
- If you overstay on your visa, you will be punished
assessment
Complete our questionnaire to see if you are eligible for a UK visa. Then claim your free 10-minute appointment with one of our immigration experts.
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