Total cost
Total cost of the Short-term Study visa from India, in rupees
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Reviewed by UK Visa Desk counselling team, Visa counsellors, Pro Lifeset Overseas Pvt Ltd, Patiala. Licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024. Last verified .
Home Office charges
₹30,171
£228 at 132.33 INR/GBP
Verified 8 October 2026
Our filing price
₹14,999
All-in, GST included
Verified 8 October 2026
Budget from India
₹45,170
Required charges only; priority and VFS extras below
Verified 8 October 2026
| Charge | GBP | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Short-term Study visa, English language course over 6 and up to 11 months application fee | £228 | ₹30,171 |
| Priority service (optional) | £500 | ₹66,165 |
| Super priority service (optional) | £1,000 | ₹1,32,330 |
| UK Visa Desk all-in filing price, GST includedPaid to Pro Lifeset Overseas Pvt Ltd. Home Office fees are paid by you on gov.uk. | ₹14,999 | |
| Required Home Office charges plus our filing price | £228 | ₹45,170 |
Fees from the Home Office table effective 8 April 2026, verified 8 October 2026; converted at 132.33 INR per GBP (8 October 2026). Pass-through charges paid on gov.uk; card and bank margins extra. Optional lines are not in the total.
What is not in the total
- Travel to the VFS centre for biometrics (Chandigarh or Jalandhar for most of Punjab), the TB test where the route needs one, and the SELT test fee where English is tested.
- Priority or super priority, chosen at the VFS appointment; the fee is per applicant and non-refundable.
- Flights, insurance and the first month of living costs, which are yours to budget but not part of the application.
Related questions
How much does the Short-term Study visa cost from India in 2026?ShowHide
£228 for the visa plus £776 health surcharge for the 11-month stay, so £1,004 before the TB test, VFS add-ons and any priority fee. Our fee calculator converts the total at today's rate. Our filing fee for this route is ₹24,999.
Can I work part-time on this visa?ShowHide
No. No paid or unpaid work, no internship and no work placement. Working would breach the conditions and can lead to removal and a ban on future applications.
Can I switch to a Student visa after my English course?ShowHide
No. You must leave the UK and apply for the Student visa from India with a CAS. Plan the English course so the degree application fits the next intake after you return.
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