Student visa - Application form guide

Unless you are in North Korea, you will need to apply online for your visa.  Use the relevant guide below to help you access and complete the application form correctly.  

Applying outside the UK

For applications made from outside the UK (Entry Clearance), use our guide below to answer key questions. You can access the online visa application form here. ‌‌

If you are having trouble viewing this guide, you can download it here: ‌Application form guide - applying from outside the UK (updated Sept 2024)

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Extending inside the UK

For applications made from inside the UK (Leave to Remain), use our guide below to answer key questions. If you are in the UK we provide a free  Student Visa Extension Service and will check your application form during your appointment. You can access the online visa application form here.

 

If you are having trouble viewing this guide, you can download it here: ‌ Application form guide - Inside the UK‌

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