Who needs a UK Student Visa?
Whether you need Student permission depends on your nationality, existing status, course and length of study. Check the official visa guidance; shorter study or a different existing permission can involve different rules.
What is a CAS and when will my university issue it?
A CAS is sponsorship information assigned by the licensed education provider after its conditions are met. Ask your institution about its issue date and instructions; Vortex Ease does not issue a CAS.
How much money do I need to show in my bank account?
The amount you need to show depends on where your course is located, the length of your course, and your tuition fees. Generally speaking, you must demonstrate you can cover: your first-year tuition fees (as stated on your CAS) plus a set living cost maintenance amount per month for up to 9 months of study. For London-based courses, the monthly maintenance figure is higher than for courses outside London. These figures are set by UKVI and are subject to change - always verify the current amounts at the time of your application. Vortex Ease will confirm the exact figure for your specific case.
How long does the UK Student Visa application take to process?
Check the current GOV.UK decision-time guidance for applications made inside or outside the UK. Faster services may be available in some circumstances, but availability and decision dates cannot be guaranteed.
Can I work in the UK while on a Student Visa?
Work permission depends on your course, sponsor, term dates and individual immigration conditions. Check the conditions on your status and the official Student rules before taking employment; not every student has the same work rights.
What English language tests are accepted for a UK Student Visa?
The evidence accepted depends on your course, sponsor and circumstances. A higher education provider may assess English for eligible degree-level study. If a Secure English Language Test is required, use the current UKVI-approved test and centre list; a university admissions test is not automatically a SELT.
Can I bring my family with me on a UK Student Visa?
Only certain students are eligible to bring dependants. Course type, length and start date matter, including restrictions for courses starting on or after 1 January 2024. Check the official dependant guidance for your own case.
What happens if my UK Student Visa application is refused?
Read the refusal notice and the authority’s instructions about any available review or next step. Seek an appropriately authorised adviser for individual advice on a refusal; outcomes cannot be guaranteed.
When is the earliest I can apply for my UK Student Visa?
Application timing differs: the official guidance allows applications up to six months before a course from outside the UK, or up to three months from inside the UK, subject to the applicable conditions and a valid CAS. Check your immigration expiry date and the current instructions before applying.
How does Vortex Ease help with my UK Student Visa application?
We help organise study plans, applications, documents and offer/CAS readiness. Current official visa information and any authorised specialist advice should guide the immigration application. The university issues CAS and the visa authority decides the application.
Current official guidance
Requirements can change. Check the linked official information for your circumstances; institution and visa decisions are made by the relevant authorities.