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 from outside the UK depending on your nationality. Who needs to apply for a Standard Visitor visa Your nationality will determine whether you need to make a visa application (entry clearance) or not, if coming to the UK as a Standard Visitor. Visa nationals will need to make a Standard Visitor visa application. Non-visa nationals may need a ETA before they can travel to the UK and apply upon arrival. Applying for a Standard Visitor visa Find out what you need to do to apply for Standard Visitor visa permission. Permitted activities and restrictions What you can and cannot do while on a Standard Visitor visa. Healthcare and insurance on a Standard Visitor visa All students on a full-time course in Scotland are eligible for National Health Service (NHS) treatment, but you may have to pay for more specialised services. Make sure to also check our guidance on travelTravelling to the UK and ETA This article was published on 2024-07-29