United Kingdom - Travel & Tourist - Student Visitor Visa
The Student Visitor category has been introduced for visitors who wish to take short courses of study of up to six (6) months duration in the United Kingdom, e.g. short-term English language courses, but do not wish to take part-time work or extend their visas.
STUDENT VISITOR BASIC REQUIREMENTS
To come to the United Kingdom as a Student visitor, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- They are seeking entry as a student visitor for a limited period which is not exceeding six (6) months
- They have been accepted on a course of study which is to be provided by an organisation that is included on the Register of Education and Training Providers
- They intend to leave the United Kingdom at the end of the visit
- They do not intend to undertake employment or any business in the United Kingdom
- They do not intend to study at a maintained school
- They can maintain and accommodate themself and their dependants
- They are over the age of 18.
STUDENT VISITOR VISA ENTITLEMENTS
If successful, visa holders will be allowed to enter the UK for up to six (6) months to pursue the short term course. They are not allowed to undertake part-time work and will not be able to extend their stay in the UK as a student visitor.