01STUDY
Student review liveStudy
For university, independent school or a longer English course.
- StudentAge 16+ · licensed sponsor · CAS↗
- Child StudentAge 4–17 · independent school↗
- Short-term studyEnglish · over 6 to 11 months↗
UK VISAS · THREE ROUTE FAMILIES
Choose the right
starting point.
Study, visit, or work and perform. Compare the route family first, then check the official requirements for your circumstances.
01–03 / CHOOSE YOUR ROUTEOFFICIAL GUIDANCE LINKED
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02VISIT
Visitor check availableVisit
For tourism, family, permitted business and short study.
- Tourism & familyVisit · usually up to 6 months↗
- Business & eventsPermitted visitor activities↗
- Short studyCourse · up to 6 months↗
03WORK & PERFORM
Specialist supportWork & perform
For sponsored jobs, creative engagements and recognised talent.
- Skilled WorkerApproved employer · eligible job · CoS↗
- Creative WorkerLicensed sponsor · creative role · CoS↗
- Global TalentResearch · arts · digital technology↗
VSA is a pre-submission document review, not an eligibility decision or outcome guarantee. Student scanning is live first; Visitor checks are available, while Work & Perform routes currently go to specialist support. Check GOV.UK for the route and permission you need.