STUDENT VISAS
People who have
secured a place to study on a full-time basis at some form
of educational institution may enter the UK as a student.
In practice, at least 15 hours a week must be spent in study
and the student must be able to meet the cost of the course,
maintenance and accommodation without working. However, it
is frequently possible to successfully apply to the Department
for Education and Employment for permission to work on a part-time
basis. Normally there are no restrictions on a spouse and
children working in the UK, if the student will be studying
longer than one year.
Candidates wishing
to enter the UK on a student visa should make it clear to
any immigration and visa officers that they intend to return
'home' at the end of their studies.
Candidates from
visa national countries (those who need a visa even for entry
to the UK as a visitor) must apply for a student visa at the
British Embassy/Consulate/High Commission in their home country.
Other candidates have the option of presenting the relevant
documents to the Immigration Officer on entry, or may apply
from within the UK to switch from another category to that
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Student visas
are normally granted for an initial period of one year, usually
determined by the length of the course to be studied.
Candidates who
have not already chosen and been accepted in a course of study
may apply for entry as a Prospective Student.
Medical and dental
graduates seeking post-graduate training or further studies
can normally gain entry to the UK on a student visa. Those
training within the medical profession may also visit the
UK to undertake exams as a visitor and having passed these
exams can switch to a training visa in country.
Our firm is member of
The Council for International Education (UKOSA).
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