Uk Visas Immigration
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You may be eligible for a Short-term study visa if youre taking an English language course in the UK.
To apply, your course must last longer than 6 months but not more than 11 months.
If your course length is different
If your course lasts:
- 6 months or shorter - youll need to apply for a Visitor visa
- longer than 11 months - youll need to apply for a Student visa
Check which visa you need to study in the UK if youre still unsure.
How long you can stay
You can stay in the UK for the length of your course plus an extra 30 days as long as your stay is no longer than 11 months.
Fees and costs
It costs 200 for a Short-term study visa.
Healthcare surcharge
Youll also have to pay the healthcare surcharge as part of your online application. It usually costs 776.
This is so you can use the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK.
Check how much youll need to pay before you apply.
What you cannot do
You cannot:
- study on any other course or change your course while in the UK
- study at a state-funded school
- work or carry out any business (this includes paid or unpaid work, work experience or work placements)
- extend this visa
- bring family members (dependants) with you on this visa
- apply for most benefits (public funds) or the State Pension