Under this visa category applicants, who wish to take short-term courses of study of up to six (6) months, e.g. short-term English language courses, but they must not intend to enroll for part-time employment or extend their visas, can apply.
Student Visitor Visa Basic Requirements
Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria, to visit United Kingdom as a Student visitor:
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
- Applicants must intend to leave the United Kingdom at the end of the course,
- Applicants must have been accepted on a course of study which is to be provided by an organization approved by the Register of Education and Training Providers,
- Applicants must not intend to study at a maintained school,
- Applicants must be seeking entry as a student visitor for a pre-stipulated duration which does not exceed a period of six (6) months,
- Applicants must not undertake employment or any business in the United Kingdom, and
- Applicants must be able to afford the maintenance funds and accommodate themselves and their dependants.
Student Visitor Visa Entitlements
Student Visitor visa holders cannot extend their stay in the UK and they may not undertake part-time employment.
Successful applicants are permitted to enter the UK to pursue a short-term course of maximum of six (6) months duration.
