Find out what type of visa you need, if your programme is less than 6 months long, an English language course with a duration of up to 11 months or if you are a British National Overseas (BN(O)) resident in Hong Kong. Standard Visitor visa If you study in the UK for up to 6 months and your period of study doesn’t include a work placement, you should come to the UK as a Standard Visitor. You may need to apply for a visa application (entry clearance) from outside the UK depending on your nationality (visa national). Short-term study visa You should apply for a short-term study visa if you are studying an English language programme of between 6 and 11 months. Hong Kong BNO visa Find out if you would be eligible for a Hong Kong BNO visa for British nationals (overseas). This article was published on 2024-07-29