UrgentVisa & immigration · United Kingdom2026-10-11 · effective 2027-01-01
Graduate visa shortens from 2 years to 18 months for applications from 1 January 2027
GOV.UK says the Graduate visa lasts 2 years if you apply on or before 31 December 2026, and 18 months if you apply on or after 1 January 2027. A PhD or other doctoral qualification is 3 years. The application fee shown is £937 plus the healthcare surcharge. Students starting in 2027 will normally apply after the change, so plan for 18 months.
Source: GOV.UK: Graduate visa · last checked 2026-10-11
ImportantHealth & surcharge · United Kingdom2026-10-11
Pakistan is on the UK TB test list: students going for 6 months or more need a chest X-ray certificate
GOV.UK lists Pakistan among countries where a TB test is required for UK visa applications of 6 months or more. The test is a chest X-ray at an approved clinic, and a clear result gives a certificate valid for 6 months from the X-ray date. Book it before you apply and include the certificate with your visa application. GOV.UK publishes a separate list of approved clinics in Pakistan.
Source: GOV.UK: TB test for a UK visa · last checked 2026-10-11
ImportantFees & deposits · United Kingdom2026-10-11
Student visa money requirement: £1,529 a month in London, £1,171 a month outside London, for up to 9 months
GOV.UK states you need £1,529 per month (up to 9 months) for courses in London and £1,171 per month (up to 9 months) for courses outside London, on top of your course fees where required. You must hold the money for at least 28 days in a row, and the 28-day period must end within 31 days of your application date.
Source: GOV.UK: Student visa, money you need · last checked 2026-10-11
InfoVisa & immigration · United Kingdom2026-10-11
Student visa fee from outside the UK is £558; decision usually within 3 weeks
GOV.UK states the fee is £558 from outside the UK, the usual decision time is 3 weeks (faster decisions may be available for a fee), and the earliest you can apply is 6 months before your course starts.
Source: GOV.UK: Student visa · last checked 2026-10-11
InfoHealth & surcharge · United Kingdom2026-10-11
Immigration Health Surcharge for students is £776 per year
GOV.UK lists £776 per year for students and their dependants, paid with the visa application. Check the official calculator for the exact amount for your course length.
Source: GOV.UK: Immigration Health Surcharge · last checked 2026-10-11
InfoEnglish tests · United Kingdom2026-10-11
English for a UK degree-level Student visa must be equivalent to CEFR B2
GOV.UK says degree-level applicants need English equivalent to CEFR B2 (below degree level: B1). You can prove it with an approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), a UK school qualification, or an English-taught degree confirmed by an Ecctis assessment. A university may assess your English itself, but the level must still be equivalent to B2. Always check which test and score your chosen university asks for.
Source: GOV.UK: Knowledge of English · last checked 2026-10-11