If you are a non-UK or Irish national and coming to the UK to study a full-time programme that is longer than 6 months, you will need a Student visa. You'll need a CAS and you must meet certain visa requirements. If you are a new student, you'll usually need to apply from your home country. Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) You need a CAS number to apply for a Student visa. The process to get a CAS number is different depending on what type of student you are. Find out what you need to do to get your CAS number. Student visa requirements and documents You'll need evidence to show that you meet all Student visa requirements by date of application. What you need to show depends on a variety of factors, including your nationality, where you live, what you study and where you make your application. There are key differences between applying for a Student visa from outside or inside the UK. Applying for a Student visa Find out how to make a Student visa application from your country of nationality or from the UK. Time limits on study and academic progression A Student visa comes with certain conditions, including how long you can study at undergraduate level, and what kind of programme you can progress to. This article was published on 2024-07-29
