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The new Points-Based System for General Student Visas
From 31st March 2009, the UK is introducing a new visa system for students. After this date, if an adult student is applying for a visa to study in the UK, there will be two possible kinds of visa:
A student visitor visa (SVV): this is for courses less than 6 months long. Students cannot work in the UK with this visa, and they cannot extend their stay without returning to their country and applying for a new visa. Students cannot bring in dependants such as children or partners if they are studying on a SVV. This is the same as the existing student visitor visa. The procedures for applying for a SVV will be the same as they are now.
A general student visa (GSV): this is suitable for courses or periods of study over 6 months long, and for some students who are coming on shorter courses but may wish to extend their stay as a student in the UK. This is a new kind of visa with different requirements from the old student visa. Beginners cannot study on a general student visa, so students will need to provide documentary proof that they are not beginners. Dependants can apply to join students studying on a GSV in the UK for the duration of the course. Students who get a General Student Visa to study at a establishment will only be able to study at the establishment named on their visa. If they then do not attend the school, the school will be legally required to report them to the UK Border Agency.
For further information on General Student Visa applications, please click here.
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