* Overview
*Documents that you must provide
Change other visas to this type of visa
Change other visas to this type of visa
You can change your current visa to this visa.
Read the Category 4 guide carefully before applying.
When to apply for a visa?
You can apply for and change your visa under one of the following conditions:
- Within six months of receiving the Admission Confirmation for Study (CAS).
- You can stay in the UK until you are informed of your visa decision.
Costs
For each person, you must pay the following fees:
- pounds 475 to change to this type of visa.
- Find out how much you have to pay for health care.
- pounds 19.20 to get your biometric information (fingerprint and photo).
If you want to get your Ethan visa faster than eight weeks, which is the standard time to apply, you will have to pay an additional fee:
- pounds 477 to take advantage of priority services that will get you a visa within 10 business days.
- pounds 610 to take advantage of the high priority services you will receive within one business day of your visa.
Visa application
You must apply for a visa online.
Biometric information
You need to have your biometric information (photo and fingerprint) ready.
After you apply for a visa, you will be given additional information.
If your visa application is successful, you will receive a biometric residence permit.
What happens after applying for a visa change?
If your request is vague and takes longer, you will be contacted, for example for the following reasons:
- If your supporting documents need to be approved.
- Participate in the interview if necessary.
- Have criminal or personal problems, for example if you have committed a crime.