If you are not a national of a country in the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you will need to attend an in-person appointment, in addition to completing the visa application online. UKVI update: fee increase from 09 April 2025 onwardsThe Student visa application fee is £524. Step 1: Gather your documents You will need to provide your passport and other documents when applying for your visa. Step 2: Complete and pay for your visa application online After gathering your visa documents, complete your Student visa application form and pay all fees to submit it online. You will find our interactive application form guide here. Step 3: Book an appointment at a visa application centre and upload your documents You will need to arrange an in-person appointment at a visa application centre. Step 4: Attend your appointment You will have your photo taken and fingerprints scanned at your appointment. Step 5: Wait for a decision It usually takes 3 weeks from the date of your biometric appointment to receive a decision on your visa application, but it may take longer. You will not be able to request a faster decision after applying. Step 6: Receive your decision The next steps you take after getting your visa approved, or what to do if your visa has been refused. Use our interactive application form guide This article was published on 2024-07-29
