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Child Student visa - check which courses you can study, prepare supporting documents, apply, what happens at the UK border
New government restrictions to student visa routes will cut net migration while protecting the economic benefits students bring to the UK.
What citizens of the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland studying, or planning to study in the UK should consider.
Student route
Getting a faster decision on a visa or settlement application; priority service, super priority service; waiting times; how to check if you're eligible
This is advice for UK sponsors whose students are affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Information about the UK’s points-based immigration system for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens.
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
Get a family visa for the UK, live with your spouse or relative - eligibility, proof, renewing, financial and English language requirements.
Customer service standards for Student and Child Student visa applications if you're applying from inside or outside the UK.
Apply for a Global Talent visa to work in the arts, sciences or digital technology once you have been endorsed as a leader or potential leader.
Apply for a Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) visa for work experience, training, research or fellowship - eligibility, extend or switch, family members
Full-time students from the EU, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Switzerland studying in the UK can apply for a reimbursement of the immigration health surcharge (IHS).
How accredited initial teacher training (ITT) providers can recruit trainees who are not UK or Irish nationals.
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