UK Student Visa

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UK Student Visa

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A UK student visa is designed for non Europeans who wish to come and study in the UK on an approved course.

The below links provide more information on the UK student visa:
What courses can I enrol on to obtain a UK student visa?
Can I work whilst I study?
What funds must I show to qualify for a UK student visa?
Where must I apply for a UK student visa?
Can my spouse and dependents accompany me?
Is my spouse allowed to work in the UK?
Can extend my stay in the UK?
Where can I get professional help in applying for a UK student visa?

UK Student Visa - What courses can I get a UK student visa for?

Suitable courses must be on the UK's Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills Register of Education and Training Providers.

The course must be
  • a recognised full-time degree course or postgraduate studies, or
  • a period of study and/or research in excess of 6 months where this forms part of an overseas degree course, or
  • a course run during the week involving at least 15 hours of organised daytime study each week, or
  • a full-time course at an independent fee-paying school.
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UK Student Visa - Can I work whilst I study?

It is permissible, as the holder of a UK student visa, to take up holiday or part time work but it should be noted that this is restricted to 20 hours per week during term time. You are prohibited from setting up a business, working full time, or as a professional sportsperson.

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UK Student Visa - What amout of funds do I have to have?

You must be able to pay for your course and be able to pay for accommodation and support yourself without the need for recourse on public funds or working beyond that permissible by the UK student visa.

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UK Student Visa - Where must I apply?

Applications must take place in your country of origin; we are able to assist in South African and Australia.

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UK Student Visa - Can spouse and dependents enter the UK with me?

Providing you are married your spouse may accompany you to the UK, as can dependents under the age of 18. Please note you must be able to prove you can financially support them.

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UK Student Visa - Can my spouse work if I enter the UK on a student visa?

If you are granted a UK student visa for a period of more than 12 months your spouse is allowed to work.

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UK Student Visa - Can I extend my stay?

If you enter the UK with a UK student visa you can extend your stay subject to meeting the legislative conditions at the time.

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UK Student Visa - Professional Assistance

The Intergate Immigration Group has teamed up with one of the UK’s leading immigration experts to provide a comprehensive UK visa application service.

For assistance and to find out more about how we can help you:

- E-mail us - Request a Callback – Complete our eligibility form –

Useful Links

- UK Visa Overview - Ancestral permits for the UK - Fiancιe Visa –
- Highly Skilled Migrant Programme – Indefinite leave to Remain –
- UK Marriage Visa – UK Same Sex Visa – UK Student Visa –
- UK Tier 1 visa - UK Tier 2 visa – UK Working Holiday Visa –
- Unmarried partners visa - British Citizenship -


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