Switching To Student Visa UK

You may be able to switch to a Student visa if you already have permission to be in the UK.

Our UK immigration solicitors can provide legal advice and assistance with your switching to a student visa application if you want to study in the UK.

You cannot switch to this visa if you have one of the following visas:

• a visit visa
• a short-term student visa
• a Parent of a Child Student visa
• a seasonal worker visa
• a domestic worker in a private household visa
• leave outside the immigration rules

If you have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you do not need to apply for a visa.

Eligibility criteria

To switch to a Student visa you must:

• be in the UK
• have an unconditional offer of a place on a course with a licensed student sponsor - shown by your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)

If you've been in the UK with a valid visa for less than 12 months, you'll need to prove you have enough money to support yourself in the UK.

Your partner or children will need to apply separately to switch their visas. They can either apply at the same time as you, or at any time before their current visa expires.

Need legal advice & assistance?

Our highly experienced UK immigration solicitors deal with all types of UK visas and immigration applications. We're authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), so you know you're in safe hands.