Important updates Visa application fees increasing from 09 April 2025Fees for applications in a number of immigration routes increased on 09 April 2025. The Student visa application fee has increased to £524, while the Graduate application visa fee has gone up to £880.Student visa financial requirement increaseA Student visa applicant now needs to show £1,136 per month for 'living costs' (up to a maximum 9-month total of £10,224).Student visa financial requirementsFinancial evidence for Student visa applicantsNon-Visa Nationals coming as a Visitor for less than 6 monthsThere is a new electronic travel authorisation (ETA) scheme for visitors to the UK (non-visa nationals without a visa). A non-visa national with no visa will need an ETA, before they can travel to request entry as a Visitor. Whether you apply depends on the date you intend to travel and your nationality. An ETA will cost £16.Travelling to UK GuidanceApply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Travelling to the UK What you can expect and need to consider when you are travelling to the UK for study. International Check-in When you arrive in the UK (or if you've applied for a new visa), you must attend International Check-in to prove your right to study in the UK. eVisa information The new online eVisa system gives you access to an online record of your immigration/visa status which can be securely shared with others. Visas Find out which visa/immigration permission is suitable for your study at Edinburgh, and how you can meet the relevant application requirements. Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) Get a CAS number to apply for a Student visa Bringing family members (dependants) Information on bringing your partner/spouse and any children under 18 to the UK, where eligible. Working in the UK Guidance on visa options for those who wish to work in the UK during or after their studies.Working in the UK on a Student visaWorking after studiesGraduate visaSkilled Worker visa While you are here Guidance on:Lost/stolen passport and visaChanges to your studies: how they affect your visaRights and responsibilities as a Student visa holder At the end of your studies Guidance on:Travelling at the end of your studiesOverstayingApplying for a visa to attend graduation EU, EEA and Swiss students Information on the EU Settlement Scheme for European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) and Swiss nationals. Information for staff Advice and guidance for University of Edinburgh staff working with non-UK students. Contact us How to get in touch with the Student Immigration Service Support for conflict and humanitarian disasters University of Sanctuary: The University of Edinburgh was the first university in Scotland to be accredited as a University of Sanctuary. We seek to promote a welcoming culture within the University and our wider communities for those seeking sanctuary.University of Sanctuary support for studentsAsylum Claim or Refugee Status: The Scottish Refugee Council provides detailed advice and a helpline to support you. You can change the page language, by clicking the EN icon (top-left on desktop/laptop, bottom-left on mobile). If a language isn’t listed, use the web browser’s menu for translation options.Information for new refugees - Scottish Refugee CouncilNew Scots Connect - Search Local Support Groups - Scottish Refugee CouncilNew Ukraine Permission Extension (UPE) scheme from 4 February 2025: If you’re a Ukrainian national, or the family member of a Ukrainian national, and are living in the UK with existing visa permission on one of the Ukraine schemes, you may be eligible to apply for UPE to continue living in the UK for up to a further 18 months. You can only make a free online UPE visa application up to 28 days before your visa expiry date. If granted successfully, you'll be able to continue to live, work and study in the UK and access public funds.Ukraine Permission Extension scheme - GOV.UKInformation on the Ukrainian Scheme - Scottish Refugee CouncilUkraine Free Immigration Advice - Settled This article was published on 2024-07-29
