Visas
Understanding the UK visa system
If you require a visa to study in the UK we strongly recommend that you take time to research and understand the UK visa system before applying and only apply if you are confident of being successful. The following information provides a basic introduction only.
Who needs a visa?
You will need a visa to study in the UK if you are from a country outside the European Economic Area.
What type of visa do I need?
There are two types of visa you can apply for. These are:
| |
Maximum stay |
Right to work |
Right to extend |
| Student Visitor Visa |
6-11 months |
No |
No |
| Student Visa |
2 years |
Maximum 10 hours per week |
Yes |
We can only support students who would like to apply for a student visitor visa.
Procedure
- Choose a course and complete the LUT application form.
- LUT will provide an invoice for payment by the student
- Once the course fees have been paid in full LUT will issue a Certificate of Enrolment letter.
- The student can then apply for a visa.
Further Information
For further information and advice please see the following sources:
Disclaimer
Language upon Thames offers the above advice as a guideline only. It was updated in March 2009 but may subsequently become out of date. It is your own responsibility to understand the latest visa requirements at the time of applying for a visa.