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Student visa (eVisa) — Standard Visitor for study may apply under 6 months
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The UK is the odd one out in our coverage: not Schengen, not EU, and you have TWO possible visa routes. The Standard Visitor visa (GBP 135, no IHS) covers most exchange semesters up to 6 months, but only if your host issues a plain admission letter. If your host issues a CAS, you MUST use the Student visa (GBP 558 + IHS GBP 776/year). Ask them in writing before applying.
Visa fee
GBP 558 — + IHS GBP 776/year
≈ ₹70,743/yr
Proof of funds
GBP 1,136-1,483/mo
≈ ₹1,44,022 – ₹1,88,015/mo
Processing
3 weeks (standard)
Apply before
90 days
Live rate from ECB via frankfurter.app, as of 27 Oct 2026. £1 = ₹126.78