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Short-term Study visa documents checklist for Indian applicants

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An Indian applicant for the Short-term Study visa (English language course, 6 to 11 months) needs 11 document groups, starting with passport and old passports showing previous uk, schengen, us, canadian or australian visas and acceptance letter from the accredited english language provider with the course title, start and end dates, hours per week and fees paid. Every item below is named the way Indian banks, offices and universities issue it, verified 8 October 2026.

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 .

Documents checklist

Scan each document in colour; translations certified; bank statements on letterhead or stamped by the branch.

  1. 1Passport and old passports showing previous UK, Schengen, US, Canadian or Australian visas
  2. 2Acceptance letter from the accredited English language provider with the course title, start and end dates, hours per week and fees paid
  3. 3Receipt for any course fee paid in advance, and the provider's accreditation reference
  4. 4Last 6 months of bank statements for the account that pays, with every large credit explained, in your name or a parent's with a sponsorship letter
  5. 5Parent sponsor's ITR acknowledgements for 2 to 3 years, Form 16 or business registration, and the family relationship proof such as a birth certificate or ration card
  6. 6Your own education record: 10th and 12th marksheets, degree certificate and any English score such as IELTS or PTE, to show why this course makes sense
  7. 7Employer letter with approved leave and date of return, or a letter from your college confirming your place after the course
  8. 8Accommodation details in the UK: homestay or hall booking from the provider, or a relative's address with their status
  9. 9TB test certificate from an approved clinic in India, valid for 6 months
  10. 10Ties to India: property papers, fixed deposits, family dependants, and a statement of your plan after the course
  11. 11Parental consent letter and parent's ID if you are 16 or 17, with the UK guardian's details
Our all-in filing price: ₹14,999, GST included, the same price as on lifesetoverseas.com. Home Office fees and the health surcharge are paid by you on gov.uk and shown below in rupees. No outcome is guaranteed.

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How much does the Short-term Study visa cost from India in 2026?

£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?

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?

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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