Student Visa

Maldivian nationals who wish to study in the United Kingdom must apply for a Student visa if they require immigration permission to undertake their course.

Student visa applications are administered by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).

Before you apply

Before applying for a Student visa, you must have:

• An unconditional offer of a place on a course with a licensed Student sponsor.
• A Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) issued by your education provider.

Your education provider will issue a CAS once you have been offered a place on an eligible course. The CAS is a unique reference number confirming your offer and is required when submitting your Student visa application.

For further information on course eligibility and the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), please visit:
https://www.gov.uk/student-visa/course  

How to apply

You must apply online through the official UK Government website:

Apply for a Student visa:
https://www.gov.uk/student-visa

Guidance

Before applying, you should read the official guidance on the GOV.UK website for full details on:

• Eligibility requirements
• Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
• Financial requirements
• Supporting documents
• Visa fees
• Processing times
• Identity verification
• Access to your eVisa following a successful application
• Important Information

Official guidance is available on GOV.UK.

UK immigration rules are subject to change. Applicants are advised to refer to the latest guidance published on GOV.UK before submitting their application, including:

Student visa: Overview and eligibility
How to apply for a Student visa
Documents required for a Student visa application