Visa Services

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UKLE understands how important your studies are to you, so we will ensure that you have the right type of visa for the duration of your studies in the UK.

New visa application

If you are undertaking a course at one of our partner institutions, UKLE will provide you with the information needed to make your visa application more successful; and we guarantee that we will take the stress out of applying for a visa by applying on your behalf, free of charge.

Visa extension

If you want to apply for a visa extension to continue your studies in the UK, then we can offer this service at  a charge of £15 (GBP).   Once we have received your payment we will send you an email containing a simple form, which you will need to complete so that we can proceed with your application.  To take advantage of this service please click here.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the type of visa you require please contact us, and we will be happy to answer any of your queries.  Or, you can check below to see what your visa status is.

Do I need a visa to study in the UK if…

I am an EU/EEA Citizen? NO, you do not require a visa to study in the UK.

I am a citizen of a ‘Visa Country’? (i.e. ‘Visa National’) – YES, you will require a visa to study in the UK.  Please refer to the UK Border Agency website to see if you are a citizen of a ‘Visa Country’ (Appendix 1).

If you are none of the above then you are a Non-Visa National. Therefore, you may not require a visa to visit the UK for a period of less than 6 months.  However, for a period of 6 months or more you will require a visa.

Student visas at a glance:

Type of Visa	Who can apply?
Tier 4 (Child) student visa – (CSV)	You can apply as a child student if you are between 4 and 17 years old, under the Tier 4 points based system. If you are between 4 and 15 years old, you must be coming to the UK to be educated at an independent fee paying school.
Child visitor visa – (CVV)	If you are 17 years old or younger and you want to come and study in the UK for up to 6 months, then you can apply as a child visitor.You cannot switch and apply for a Tier 4 (Child) student visa while you are in the UK as a child visitor. If you want to apply for a Tier 4 (Child) student visa, you must apply from the country you live in.
Tier 4 (General) student – (GSV)	If you are coming to the UK for your post-16 education, then you can apply as an adult student under the Tier 4 (General) points based system.
Student visitor visa – (SVV)	You can apply as a student visitor if you are 18 years old or over and wish to come and study in the UK for up to 6 months, and you do not want to work whilst you are here.You cannot switch and apply for a Tier 4 (General) student visa while you are in the UK as a student visitor. If you want to apply for a Tier 4 (General) student visa, you must apply from the country you live in.
Prospective student visa – (PSV)	If you want to come to the UK to help you decide which course to study, or if you plan to start a course of study within 6 months, then you can apply as a prospective student.You will be able to switch and apply for a Tier 4 (General) or Tier 4 (Child) student visa while you are in the UK.