Immigration Updates Recent changes affecting Student visa and Graduate visa applicationsStudent visa financial requirements (from 11 November 2025)The maintenance requirement increased from £1,136 to £1,171 per month (maximum £10,539 for nine months). Graduate visa length (from 1 January 2027)The Graduate visa will be shortened from two years to 18 months for undergraduate and postgraduate taught graduates. PhD and doctoral graduates will still receive three years.Applications made before 1 January 2027 are unaffected by this change.Visa brake on UK Student visa for some nationalities (from 26 March 2026)New Student visa applications from outside the UK by nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan will be refused from 26 March 2026. Current students in the UK with a valid Student visa are not affected. Document Visa Brake: Guidance and information for students (259.78 KB / PDF) Travelling to the UK What to expect and consider when traveling to the UK for study International Check-in International students must complete the International Check-in to confirm their right to study in the UK Visas for study Discover the suitable visa route for your studies at Edinburgh and how to meet the requirements. Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) How to obtain a CAS number for your Student visa application Bringing family members Check if you can bring your partner and children (under 18) on the Student Dependant route Working in the UK Guidance on Student visa work permission and UK work visa optionsWorking on a Student visaWorking after studiesGraduate visa While you are here Student rights and responsibilities during your stayStudent rights and responsibilitiesChanges to study implicationsLost or stolen passport and visa At the end of your studies Travel guidance after completing studies on a Student visaTravelling at the end of your studiesApplying for a visa to attend graduation EU, EEA and Swiss students Information on the EU Settlement Scheme and the EU IHS reimbursement scheme Contact us Submit an online enquiry form to the Student Immigration Service for assistance Information for staff Advice and guidance for University of Edinburgh staff on working with international students This article was published on 2024-07-29
