Student for Canadian citizens travelling to United Kingdom
Study in the UK needs a Student visa, not Standard Visitor permission for long courses.
For a Canadian citizen passport. Permanent residents and other travel documents can follow different rules.
Key facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Who it's for | Students at UK schools or universities. · UK: Standard Visitor (opens in a new tab) |
| Maximum stay | Course duration on the student visa. · UK: Standard Visitor (opens in a new tab) |
| Cost | Student visa fees are on gov.uk. · UK: Standard Visitor (opens in a new tab) |
| How to apply | No visa for many short visits—see UK Standard Visitor guidance. · UK: Standard Visitor (opens in a new tab) |
Each fact above is linked to the authority that sets the rule. Entry Visa Guide does not take applications.
Apply only on the government website linked above. This site does not issue visas or travel authorisations and does not take applications. Other websites charge their own service fee on top of any government charge.
How to apply
- Receive a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies from the school.
- Apply for the Student visa on gov.uk.
- Travel after the visa is granted.
FAQ
Can I study a short course as a visitor?
Very short recreational courses may be allowed—longer study needs a Student visa.
Can student visa holders work?
Limited work may be allowed—read the visa conditions on gov.uk.
Sources
- UK: Standard Visitor (opens in a new tab)
- U.S. State Dept: United Kingdom (opens in a new tab)
- Canada: United Kingdom (opens in a new tab)
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