Student Visas — Focus on Your Studies, Not the Paperwork
Guidance for international students coming to the UK to study, extending a student visa, or planning what comes after graduation.
Practical Support for International Students
Studying in the UK is a major investment of time, money and ambition — and your immigration status underpins all of it. From your initial Student route application to extensions and the transition after graduation, each stage has its own rules and deadlines.
ImmigrationPass helps students and their families understand the requirements at every stage, prepare strong applications, and plan ahead — so immigration never becomes the thing that interrupts your education.
Discuss Your Student VisaStudent Immigration, Stage by Stage
A student journey usually involves more than one application. Here's how we support each stage.
Student Route Applications
For students with an offer from a licensed UK education provider, applying for the first time from overseas.
- Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies
- Maintenance funds evidence
- English language requirements
Extensions & Course Changes
For students extending their visa to continue studying, or changing course or provider partway through.
- Academic progression rules
- New CAS requirements
- Timing to protect your status
Graduate & Work Transitions
For students planning what comes after their course — including the Graduate route and switching to sponsored work.
- Graduate route guidance
- Switching to work routes
- Long-term planning after study
Student Dependants
For partners and children accompanying or joining a student in the UK, where the route allows.
- Dependant eligibility rules
- Maintenance funds for family
- Timing applications together
The Foundations of a Strong Student Application
Student route requirements are detailed and evidence-heavy. Understanding them early keeps your application — and your course start — on track.
- Licensed education provider
- CAS — Confirmation of Acceptance
- Maintenance funds
- English language
- Genuine student requirement
- Working limits
Deadlines are real
Student applications are tied to course start dates, and your provider's CAS has its own validity window. Apply too late and you risk missing enrolment — a costly outcome that no priority service can always fix.
Tell us your intended start date as soon as you know it. Good timing is half of a successful student application.
Your Student Visa Application, Step by Step
Confirm Your Course & CAS
We check your offer, your provider's sponsorship status and the details on your Confirmation of Acceptance.
Prepare Financial Evidence
Maintenance funds have strict rules about amounts, sources and holding periods — we help you evidence them correctly.
Apply in Good Time
A complete application, submitted well before your course start, so you can focus on enrolment — not your inbox.
Plan Your Next Stage
Extensions, the Graduate route or a switch to work — we help you see the full picture from day one.
Transparent Student Visa Fees
Our professional service fee is confirmed in writing before any work begins. Home Office fees and the Immigration Health Surcharge are separate and paid directly to the government.
View Full Fees Page- Initial ConsultationA focused conversation about your study plans and options. From £100
- Student Visa ApplicationFull support preparing your initial Student route application. From £800
- Extension or SwitchingContinuing study, the Graduate route or switching to a work route. From £900
Indicative "from" prices. Your exact fee depends on the complexity of your matter and will be confirmed in writing before work begins. Home Office fees and the Immigration Health Surcharge apply separately — always check gov.uk for current costs. No outcome is ever guaranteed.
Student Visa Questions
When should I apply for my student visa?
How much money do I need to show?
Can I work while studying?
Can my partner or children come with me?
What happens after I finish my course?
Planning to Study in the UK?
Whether you've just received an offer or you're partway through your course, tell us about your situation and we'll help you understand the requirements, the timing and the next step.