Visitors

Most visitor categories allow study. These visitors can study full time or part time and are not required to obtain a qualification. There is no minimum period of study. Some visitors are prohibited from studying in the UK.

Some visitors will have a visa and others will have a stamp in their passport given on arrival.

STV

Stamp

Visitor type Maximum stay Maximum study time Study restrictions

Standard visitors

Usually 6 months, but check visa or stamp

30 days in total

Study must be incidental to visit

Course must be either

  • provided by an accredited institution or a Tier 4 sponsor, or
  • recreational and not English language

This study cannot take place at a state-funded school or academy.

Marriage visitors

6 months

30 days in total

Same as for Standard visitors

Paid Permitted Engagement visitors

1 month

30 days in total

Same as for Standard visitors

Transit visitors

48 hours

No study allowed

Not applicable

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