UK Student Visa from Pakistan

You can apply if you are 16 or over, have an unconditional offer from a licensed UK student sponsor (shown on your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies, or CAS), can show enough money to support yourself and pay your course fees, and meet the English language requirement.

Key facts

- Apply up to 6 months before your course starts - Application fee from outside the UK: £558 - Immigration Health Surcharge: £776 per year (student rate) - Decision usually within 3 weeks from outside the UK - Degree-level students can usually work up to 20 hours a week during term time

Money you need to show

Living costs of £1,529 per month for courses in London or £1,171 per month outside London, for up to 9 months, plus any unpaid first-year tuition fees. The money must be held for at least 28 consecutive days, ending within 31 days of your application.

Only some students can bring a partner and children: postgraduate research students (for example PhD or research-based degrees) on courses of 9 months or longer, and government-sponsored students on courses longer than 6 months. Most taught Masters and Bachelors students cannot bring dependants.

After your studies: the Graduate route

After a successful degree you may be able to stay and work through the Graduate visa: 2 years if you apply on or before 31 December 2026, or 18 months if you apply from 1 January 2027 (3 years for PhD graduates).

How Vegalane Consultancy helps

Course and university shortlisting, admission applications, CAS and financial document checks, credibility interview preparation, and the full visa application, led by a registered lawyer with first-hand study abroad experience.

FAQs

Q: Is IELTS required? A: You must prove your English level; many universities accept IELTS for UKVI or other approved tests, and some accept other evidence. Q: How long can I stay after my course? A: Usually until your visa expires, then you can switch to the Graduate route if eligible. Q: Can I work while studying? A: Yes, with limits. Degree-level students can usually work up to 20 hours a week in term time and full-time in official holidays. Q: When should I start my application? A: Start university applications 9 to 12 months before your intake; apply for the visa once you have your CAS.

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