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Short-term Study visa processing time from India

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The Short-term Study visa (English language course, 6 to 11 months) takes about 3 weeks from the biometric appointment in India on the standard service; priority service decides in 5 working days and super priority by the next working day. UKVI figures as of 9 September 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 .

Standard service

3 weeks

From biometrics at VFS to the decision email

Verified 8 October 2026

Priority

5 working days

Bought at the VFS appointment

Verified 8 October 2026

Super priority

1 working day

End of the next working day after biometrics

Verified 8 October 2026

Apply up to 3 months before the course start date. Student-route peak (July to September) can slow decisions from India.

What slows Indian files

  • Bank statements that need verification with the branch; Indian co-operative and small private banks take longest.
  • A sponsor in the UK whose status or income is checked against HMRC records.
  • Peak months: May to July for students, October to December for visitors before the holidays.
  • Any previous refusal, which moves the file to a more senior officer.
Processing times for every route
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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