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Visa & Immigration

The Graduate Visa: Stay and Work in the UK for 18 Months After Your Degree

The Graduate route lets you stay after graduating without a job offer. Costs, timing, what you can do on it, and how to move to a Skilled Worker visa afterwards.

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Student Visa Refused? Common Reasons and How to Reapply Successfully

A refusal is not the end. Here are the most common reasons UKVI refuses Student visas and exactly what to fix before you reapply.

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Extending Your UK Student Visa for a Second Degree: What Changes

Progressing from a bachelor's to a master's, or a master's to a PhD? Here is how extending your Student visa works and what UKVI checks for.

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Travelling In and Out of the UK on a Student Visa (Schengen, Home Visits)

Planning a Schengen trip or flying home for the holidays? Here is exactly what to check before you travel on a UK Student visa.

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Switching From a Student Visa to a Skilled Worker Visa in the UK

You can switch from Student to Skilled Worker without leaving the UK. Here is the process, timing and salary rules that apply in 2026.

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The 28-Day Rule: How to Show Money for a UK Student Visa Without Getting Refused

Most student visa refusals are about money, not grades. Learn exactly how the 28-day rule works, which accounts count, and how to present statements so caseworkers say yes.

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Immigration Health Surcharge 2026: Cost, Payment and Refunds Explained

The IHS gives you full NHS access during your studies. Here is exactly how much it costs, how to pay it, and when you can claim a refund.

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UK Student Visa in 2026: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Everything an international student needs to get a UK Student visa — CAS, financial proof, IHS, biometrics, timelines and the mistakes that cause refusals.

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Notifying UKVI of Address, Course and Circumstance Changes on a Student Visa

Moved house or changed course? Here is what international students must tell UKVI and their university, and how to do it correctly.

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TB Test for UK Student Visa: Which Countries Require It in 2026

Applying from certain countries means a tuberculosis test is compulsory before your Student visa is granted. Here is who needs one and how it works.

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ATAS Certificate Explained: Who Needs One and How to Apply

Studying certain science, engineering or technology courses? You may need an ATAS certificate before your visa is approved. Here is how it works.

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From Student Visa to Graduate Route to Sponsorship: A Planning Roadmap

How to plan your time on the Graduate route so it leads somewhere — when to apply, how to target sponsoring employers, and what to do in each year of study and after.

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What Is a CAS Letter? Every Field Explained (With Examples)

Your CAS is the backbone of your UK visa application. Here is what each field means, what to check, and what to do if something is wrong.

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eVisa, BRP and Share Codes: What to Do in Your First 10 Days in the UK

The UK has moved to digital immigration status. Here is how to set up your UKVI account, prove your status to landlords and employers, and avoid the classic first-week mistakes.

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The Visa and Document Check to Do Before You Fly to the UK

A practical pre-departure checklist for Student visa holders — what to carry, what to double-check in your eVisa and CAS, and the small errors that cause stress at the border.

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Student Visa Dependants in 2026: Who Can Still Bring Family to the UK

The rules on bringing a partner or children on a Student visa tightened in 2024 and remain narrow in 2026. Here is exactly who still qualifies.

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UK Student Visa Interview: Credibility Questions and How to Answer

Not every applicant is interviewed, but some are. Here is what UKVI credibility interviews actually ask and how to prepare without sounding rehearsed.

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