A Student Visa allows non-UK nationals who are over 16 years old to study at a British university, college or higher education provider.
A Child Student Visa allows non-UK nationals who are 4 to 17 years old to study at an independent school in the UK. It has replaced the Tier 4 (Child) Student visa.
On this page, we will explain the requirements for each visa and how we can help you obtain one.
To qualify for a student visa in the UK, you will need:
We can help you check if you meet all requirements.
You can arrive in the UK a little before your course starts - between 1 week and one month before.
To obtain a Child Student Visa, you will need:
We can help you check if you meet all requirements.
You can arrive in the UK up to 1 month before your course starts. You can also take a short pre-sessional course to prepare you for your main course.
Between 2 and 6 years, depending on the course you choose and the visa you obtain.
While holding a UK Student Visa or Child Student Visa, you may be able to work. How many hours and what kind of work you can do depends on your course. We can help you understand precisely what you are allowed to do.
Your partner, parent, guardian or children (dependants) may be able to move to the UK with you. We will be able to assess your case and let you know if this is possible based on your circumstances.
Depending on your situation, you may be able to:
We can help you understand if you are eligible and guide you through the process.
Some people qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK. We can advise on whether you are eligible, based on your personal circumstances and immigration history, and help you apply.
Child Student visa holders aren’t eligible for ILR.
We have 20 years of experience in immigration in the UK, and we are confident that we can guide you through the whole application process.
We will be able to help you obtain your CAS reference number, manage the application process, and advise you on future applications.
Our fees depend on the complexities of your case, your immigration history and urgency. Before we take your instructions, we will agree on the fee with you. Our UK Student and Child Student Visa fees range from £ 1,500 to £ 2,500 plus VAT and disbursements.
We provide tailored solutions for our clients. For details on our services and fees, please see here. To find out how we can help you today, contact us on 07968 902362 or e-mail contact@gentilistark.com. We will be in touch with you within 24 hours.
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