# Short-term Study visa eligibility for Indian applicants, 2026

Who qualifies for the Short-term Study visa (English language course, 6 to 11 months) from India, the thresholds that apply in 2026 and the tools to check before you pay.

Source: https://ukvisadesk.com/visas/short-term-study-visa/eligibility · Updated 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by UK Visa Desk counselling team, licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024 · UK Visa Desk, a brand of Pro Lifeset Overseas Private Limited, Patiala, India. WhatsApp +91 91155 80911, Mon to Sat, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM IST.

- You are 16 or over and have been accepted on an English language course lasting more than 6 months and up to 11 months
- The 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
- You have enough money to pay for the course and to support yourself without working, and you can pay for your return journey
- You will leave the UK within 30 days of the course ending, or at 11 months, whichever is sooner
- You will not work, including unpaid work or work placements, and will not study at a state-funded school
- You 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
- A clear tuberculosis certificate from a Home Office approved clinic in India, because the stay is over 6 months
- No Part 9 suitability issues, and no plan to use the visa as a way of living in the UK

## FAQ
**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.

Full guide: https://ukvisadesk.com/visas/short-term-study-visa.md

---
UK Visa Desk is a brand of Pro Lifeset Overseas Private Limited, a visa consultancy licensed by the Government of Punjab, India. We are a private company, not affiliated with the UK Government, and we are not regulated by the UK Immigration Advice Authority. We serve applicants who are in India; applicants already in the UK are referred to a regulated UK adviser. We do not handle work visas. Information here is general, not legal advice, and no visa outcome is guaranteed.
We do not handle UK work visas. Applicants already in the UK are referred to a regulated adviser.