Study Visit
Take a short course that is incidental to your visit. Not for long study.
Validity
- Stay up to length of your course plus an extra 30 days
- Stay is no longer than 11 months.
At a glance
- Short, incidental study only
- For longer study use Student routes
About the visa
You may be eligible for a Short-term study visa if you’re taking an English language course in the UK. For longer courses, use the Student or Short‑term Study (English language) routes as applicable.
Eligibility & permitted activities
You must be a genuine visitor with sufficient funds and accommodation, and any study must be incidental to your visit and within the time limit.
What you can / cannot do
You can stay in the UK for the length of your course plus an extra 30 days as long as your stay is no longer than 11 months. You cannot undertake long study or work in the UK under this route.
Process
Apply online, provide biometrics and evidence of your plans and accommodation. Carry course details when travelling.
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