United Kingdom Student Visa for Pakistanis
Last verified: September 2, 2026
Overview
Study route for a licensed sponsor course, with the Graduate visa afterwards allowing work in the UK without sponsorship. You need a CAS from your university, English at the level your course requires, and evidence of full first-year tuition plus nine months of living costs — roughly £10,224 outside London or £13,347 in London. The funds must sit in the account for 28 consecutive days, and the Home Office scrutinises Pakistani applications closely for source of funds: keep salary slips, business income records or property sale deeds whose names, dates and amounts match exactly. A TB test certificate from an approved clinic is mandatory.
Requirements for Pakistanis
| Minimum annual income | No requirement |
| Minimum savings | $17,000 |
| Job offer required | No |
| Degree required | No |
| Family can join | Yes |
| Path to permanent residency | No |
Processing time & costs
Typical processing takes 3–6 weeks after applying. The government fee is approximately $620. Difficulty: 3/5.
Documents you'll need
- Secure an unconditional offer from a licensed student sponsor
- Take an approved English test if your course requires one
- Build and hold your maintenance funds for 28 days
- Prepare source-of-funds evidence
- Receive your CAS from the university
- Complete the TB test at an approved clinic
- Apply online and pay the fee plus health surcharge
- Attend biometrics at a VFS centre
- Await the decision
- Arrange accommodation and arrival logistics
- Enrol, register with a GP and set up your eVisa
- Plan the Graduate visa switch before your course ends
The full ordered checklist — with timing, dependencies, apostille and translation flags, and personalized due dates — is part of the paid plan.
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Check my eligibilityFrequently asked questions
- How long does the United Kingdom Student Visa take for Pakistanis?
- Typical processing time is 3–6 weeks after applying, plus the time needed to gather documents.
- What does the Student Visa cost?
- The government fee is approximately $620. Additional costs (translations, apostilles, insurance) vary by case.
- Do Pakistanis need a job offer for the Student Visa?
- No. The Student Visa does not require a job offer from a United Kingdom employer.
- Can I bring my family on the Student Visa?
- Yes — this visa allows accompanying family members, with additional documentation.
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Always confirm requirements with the official government source. This guide is general information, not legal advice.