UK Student Visa
We line up the CAS, financial requirement and English condition together, and prepare you for the interview.
Key facts
Last checked: 6 November 2026- Official name
- Student visa
- Consular fee
- £558 (from outside the UK)
- Living costs — London
- £1,529 per month, up to 9 months
- Living costs — outside London
- £1,171 per month, up to 9 months
- Funds rule
- 28 consecutive days; day 28 within 31 days of applying
- CAS validity
- Apply within 6 months of receiving it
- Decision time
- Usually 3 weeks from outside the UK
- Length of stay
- Up to 5 years at degree level or above
The UK student visa rests on a CAS issued by a licensed sponsor. Without a CAS there is no application, so the offer process and the visa process have to run together.
The maintenance rule is widely misread
Having the money is not enough: the required amount must sit in the same account for 28 consecutive days and be evidenced by a bank document. Money deposited at the last minute puts the application at risk.
Frequently asked questions
Consultancy starts from [PRICE] ₺. Consular fees, visa centre charges and any sworn translation costs are not included; we share the full breakdown in writing at the first meeting.
No. The decision rests entirely with the consulate, and any consultant promising a guarantee is not telling the truth. Our job is to present the strongest possible file and remove the weaknesses that cause refusals.
Official sources
Fees and rules can be changed by the Home Office at any time. We confirm the current figures from these pages before every application.
Visa decisions rest entirely with the consulate; no consultancy can guarantee an outcome.