UK Student visa from Pakistan
To study in the UK you need an unconditional offer and a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from a licensed student sponsor, English at the required level, and money for your unpaid fees and living costs held for 28 consecutive days. Applicants who have lived in Pakistan need a TB test for courses over 6 months. The main fee is £558 (about PKR 204,000). Decisions usually take 3 to 6 weeks.
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At a glance
- Main fee
- £558 (about PKR 204,000)
- Processing time
- 3 to 6 weeks
- Documents
- 8 on the list
- You need an offer and a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from a licensed student sponsor.
- You usually need to show money for course fees and living costs, held for a set period.
- Applicants resident in Pakistan usually need a TB test certificate from an approved clinic.
- Rules on bringing family members have changed for many courses. Check the current position on GOV.UK.
Fees
| Fee | Official amount | About in PKR |
|---|---|---|
| Visa fee (outside the UK)Fee as published from 8 April 2026. | £558 | PKR 204,000 |
| Immigration health surcharge (students) | £776 per year | PKR 284,000 |
Rupee amounts are a guide only, at the mid-market rate on October 8, 2026 (1 GBP = PKR 366.3). Your bank and the visa centre use their own rates.
Check the amount on the official source.
Official fee pages:Student visaImmigration health surcharge: how much you have to pay
Processing time
Usually 3 to 6 weeks
Usually about 3 weeks from biometrics.
Official source: Visa processing times: applications outside the UKDocuments you need
From our draft document list for this visa. Your own list depends on your situation, so check the official source.
Usually needed
Passport
Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
CAS reference number from your university.
Bank statement / proof of funds
Funds held for 28 consecutive days, ending within 31 days of applying.
Transcript / detailed marks certificate
Qualifications listed on your CAS.
Needed in some situations
English test result (IELTS TRF, PTE, CELPIP, TOEFL)
Approved SELT result (IELTS for UKVI, PTE Academic UKVI, LanguageCert SELT, Trinity SELT or PSI Skills for English), unless the university assessed your English for a degree-level course and says so on the CAS. Standard IELTS, TOEFL and CELPIP results are not SELTs.
Degree certificate
For postgraduate study: the qualifications listed on your CAS.
Tuberculosis test certificate (UK-approved clinic)
TB certificate from a Home Office approved clinic (courses over 6 months, if you have lived in Pakistan).
Polio vaccination certificate (NIMS/NADRA)
Pakistan exit requirement, not a visa document: when you leave Pakistan you must show a NIMS/NADRA vaccination certificate including polio (the old paper card is no longer accepted, and since 14 September 2026 airports check a NADRA-integrated vaccination record). Verify current rules.
How to apply, step by step
Get an unconditional offer
Apply to a university or college that is a licensed student sponsor and meet its conditions.
Student visaReceive your CAS
After you accept and pay any deposit, the sponsor issues a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
Student visaPrepare funds
Hold the unpaid first-year fees plus living costs (up to 9 months; higher in London, and higher again for applications from 30 November 2026) for 28 consecutive days.
Student visa: money you needGet a TB test
Applicants who have lived in Pakistan need a TB certificate for courses over 6 months.
Tuberculosis tests for visa applicantsApply online and pay
Apply on GOV.UK up to 6 months before the course starts; pay the visa fee and the immigration health surcharge.
Student visaBiometrics and decision
Give biometrics at a visa application centre; decisions usually take about 3 weeks.
Visa processing times: applications outside the UK
Questions people ask
How much does a UK Student visa cost from Pakistan?
Visa fee (outside the UK): £558 (about PKR 204,000); Immigration health surcharge (students): £776 (about PKR 284,000) per year. Fees change, so check the official fee page before you pay.
Student visa (opens in a new tab)How long does a UK Student visa take from Pakistan?
Decisions usually take 3 to 6 weeks. Usually about 3 weeks from biometrics.
Visa processing times: applications outside the UK (opens in a new tab)What documents do I need for a UK Student visa from Pakistan?
The usual documents are: Passport, Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), Bank statement / proof of funds, and Transcript / detailed marks certificate. Depending on your situation, you may also need: English test result (IELTS TRF, PTE, CELPIP, TOEFL), Degree certificate, Tuberculosis test certificate (UK-approved clinic), and Polio vaccination certificate (NIMS/NADRA).
How long must the money be in my bank account for a UK student visa?
For 28 consecutive days, ending within 31 days of your application. It covers your unpaid first-year fees plus living costs for up to 9 months, which are higher in London and rise again for applications from 30 November 2026.
Student visa: money you need (opens in a new tab)Do I need IELTS for a UK student visa?
You need a Secure English Language Test (SELT), such as IELTS for UKVI or PTE Academic UKVI, unless your university assessed your English for a degree-level course and says so on your CAS. Standard IELTS, TOEFL and CELPIP results are not SELTs.
Student visa: knowledge of English (opens in a new tab)What is the success rate for UK student visas from Pakistan?
Nobody can promise you a visa, and we do not publish success rates. UK Visas and Immigration decides each application on its own evidence, and publishes official statistics on its decisions.
Immigration statistics quarterly release (opens in a new tab)