Trained immigration advisers
Experts on Student visas
Free visa application service: preparation advice and online appointment to submit
Can apply in the UK:
✓ Visa expires less than 28 days before new course start date +
✓ New course is at a higher level than previous course +
✓ You completed previous course You may still be able to apply - contact us for advice
• Continuing students
• New course is at same level as previous course
When to apply
• Earliest up to 3 months before your course starts
• Coming from another institution: before registration and before visa expires.
• Coming from Exeter: before visa expires or within 6 weeks of course start date –whichever is first
How to apply
• Submit application form online
• Upload supporting documents
• Book & attend biometrics appointment (if instructed)
Key facts
Costs
• Immigration Health Surcharge (£470/year of visa to be granted)
• Application fee (£490)
• Additional charges for priority services and biometric appointments
Processing times
• Standard (up to 8 weeks)
• Priority service 5 working days + 10 working days for BRP delivery (where relevant)
Unconditional Offer Academic qualifications & English language
Deposit paid (Masters only)
Check carefully and submit
Continuing students: Contact our team to request a CAS number
This contains your CAS number and other important information you will need for your application. FAQ
Lived in the UK for 12+ months
Lived in the UK for less than 12 months
• Lived in the UK for 12 months on the date of application
• With valid visas throughout
• Making the visa application in the UK
• Must meet financial rules
• NO FINANCES REQUIRED
Total required
Tuition fee
Living expenses of £9,207
Tuition paid to the University Scholarship awards Accommodation paid to the University (max. £1,334)
You will need to calculate your total amount
Money in the bank
• Your account or your parent(s) account – not a business account
• 28 days minimum
• Bank statement or letter
• Government, international company, University or scholarship provider
• Sponsor letter: State the amount and length of your sponsorship
Student Loan
• Provided by your national government, stateor regional government, or by a government sponsored student loan company
• Student loan letter
What does it mean?
If you qualify, you do not need to submit evidence of money with your initial visa application
Who qualifies?
A national of one of the countries listed here
ATAS certificate Check your offer letter, processing time 4-6 weeks, some nationalities are exempt
Under 18 Letter from parent(s) or legal guardian
Translations
Any documents not fully in English must include an official certified translation
Everyone
CAS number
Passport
Some students
BRP card
Money
If applicable
Evidence of money
Translations
ATAS certificate
Under 18: permission letter
If using parent’s finance:
Parent’s permission letter and proof of relationship
Prepare Supporting documents:
• Money in bank
• Complete CAS data check
Book an appointment with us Complete an appointment request form Appointments will be online on Teams (except September 18-29)
Before your appointment Complete your application form using our online guide STOP when instructed by the guide
During your appointment Check application form & documents
Pay the application fee + Immigration Health Surcharge
Upload supporting documents
After your appointment Attend a biometrics appointment (if instructed)
8 weeks: visa decision granted as a digital immigration status and/or a BRP card
Attend International Student Clearance
Present passport and new visa (or visa application)
Remember, you must complete the Digital Appointment Request form!
