The UK Government Changes Students Visa Policy From 2021 Academic Sessions

Students aspiring to apply for higher education in the UK universities have to know the new visa policy proposed by the UK government. International students who are willing to apply for study in the UK will go through a point-based immigration system from 2021 onwards. The final announcement has done after taking the decision by the Home Office in September. This new policy will replace Tier 4 General UK visa for students. The policy will implement from October 05^th to onward.

This new route will be applicable to an unlimited number of students throughout the world. In this policy, the students, who are coming from Europe to study after ending the Brexit transition period, are also included.

Eligibility Criteria For The UK Student Visa

Applicants are required to achieve 70 points to be granted a UK student visa. However, they will be able to obtain the required points if they have the following achievements:

• An official acceptance letter on a course.

• Can easily speak, write, read, and understand the English language (have an IELTS certificate).

• Having enough money to support their studies and living in the UK.  

Time To Apply For The UK Student Visa

The best time to apply for a visa is to apply before six months if you are living outside the UK.

Applicants who are living inside the UK have to apply for a UK student visa before three months of their course is started.  Applicants must know that they have to apply before their current visa is expired.

When Travel To the UK

International applicants can travel to the UK before a week of their academic session is started, if the course will last for more than six months. However, in case of the course that lasts in six months or less, applicants can travel up to a month before the course is started.

How Long Can Student Stay In The UK  

The stay of the candidates in the UK depends upon the length of the course. If the candidates are 18 years or above in age and the course is at degree level then they are allowed to stay in the UK for up to 05 years. However, if the course of the candidates is below the degree level then they are allowed to stay in the UK for up to 02 years.

Is Students Visa Extendable?

A student visa is extendable if the candidates are eligible. For example, if candidates want to continue their studies in the UK, then they can apply for an extension.

What Is The Student Visa Cost 

The following is the detail of the UK student visa cost:

Student Visa Cost From Outside the UK: 348 Pounds

Student Visa extend Or Switch Cost: 475 Pounds

Does New Student Visa Allow Working?

The government of the UK said that international students are allowed to do work in the UK during their studies. However, the working depends upon the nature of studies and working.

How To Apply For UK Student Visa

Students who have obtained the idea about the new UK student visa policy and think that they can reach the set criteria are encouraged to apply. However, for all other study and visa queries students are invited to get the complete consultancy from the UK student visa advisors associated with the studyabroad.pk.