Student Immigration Service

Steps for applying for a Student visa outside the UK

The steps to apply for a visa from outside the UK depend on whether you are an EU/EEA/Swiss national or not.

EU/EEA/Swiss nationals: Steps for applying for a Student visa outside the UK

EU/EEA/Swiss nationals can use a free app to confirm their identity as part of completing the visa application online. You do not need to attend an in-person appointment.

Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals: Steps for applying for a Student visa outside the UK

If you are not a national of a country in the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you will need to attend an in-person appointment, in addition to completing the visa application online.

Information for those applying from the United States

Information for students making a visa application from the United States