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Short-term Study visa eligibility for Indian applicants, 2026

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You are 16 or over and have been accepted on an English language course lasting more than 6 months and up to 11 months In all, 8 conditions apply to Indian applicants for the Short-term Study visa (English language course, 6 to 11 months), listed below with the figures that apply in 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 .

Conditions, in the order officers check them

Meet every line, with evidence; a single missing condition is a refusal, not a request for more documents.

  1. 1You are 16 or over and have been accepted on an English language course lasting more than 6 months and up to 11 months
  2. 2The provider is accredited by a body recognised by the Home Office, such as the British Council, ISI, QAA or BAC, and the course has no other subject element
  3. 3You have enough money to pay for the course and to support yourself without working, and you can pay for your return journey
  4. 4You will leave the UK within 30 days of the course ending, or at 11 months, whichever is sooner
  5. 5You will not work, including unpaid work or work placements, and will not study at a state-funded school
  6. 6You will not extend, switch to another visa, or bring dependants, and you have a clear reason for learning English in the UK rather than in India
  7. 7A clear tuberculosis certificate from a Home Office approved clinic in India, because the stay is over 6 months
  8. 8No Part 9 suitability issues, and no plan to use the visa as a way of living in the UK
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.

Related questions

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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