What Is the Student Route Visa?
The UK Student Route visa (formerly known as Tier 4) is the main visa category for international students who want to study in the United Kingdom for longer than six months.
The Home Office expects you to maintain, accommodate, and pay for yourself and any dependants without recourse to public funds.
Getting Your CAS Letter
Your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) is a unique reference number issued by your university or college.
Financial Requirements
- London: £1,529 per month for up to 9 months
- Outside London: £1,171 per month for up to 9 months
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)
The current rate for students is £776 per year of your visa.
Your eVisa
Biometric Residence Permits are no longer issued. If your visa is approved, your immigration status is held online as an eVisa, which you access through a UKVI account.
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