UK Student visa
Study in the UK with help on your Student visa from Dubai
Picture yourself studying in a historic university town like Oxford. The UK government calls it the Student visa. It is for people aged 16 or over who have been offered a place on a course by a licensed student sponsor. Our team in Deira helps you prepare and file your application from Dubai, so it has the best chance of approval.
Who it is for
Students in the UAE with a UK offer
If a licensed student sponsor has offered you a place on a course, we can help you apply for your Student visa.
Students still deciding
If you're still choosing a course, tell us your plans and we'll explain what the Student visa usually needs.
Ask us whether you qualify. We'll tell you on WhatsApp or by phone before you pay anything.
How we help
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We start from your study plan
Tell us your university, your course and your start date. We tell you what your application needs.
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We prepare your file with you
We help you complete the application and check every document carefully, so a missing paper does not hold you back.
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We help you prepare for your appointment
We help you find an appointment and tell you what to expect on the day.
Applying for a UK Student visa from the UAE
- When to apply
- Up to six months before your course starts
- Decision
- Usually within three weeks
- Visa fee
- £558, plus the healthcare surcharge
- Living costs to show
- £1,529 a month in London or £1,171 a month elsewhere, for up to nine months
- How long the money is held
- At least 28 days in a row. The last day must be within 31 days of your application.
- Length of stay
- Usually up to five years for a degree-level course if you're 18 or over
We checked these points with GOV.UK on 5 November 2026. We check them again when we prepare your application.
Documents you'll usually need
- A current passport
- Your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from your course provider
- Proof that you can pay for your course and your living costs
- An ATAS certificate, if your course and nationality need one
- Your tuberculosis test results, if you need a test
- Written consent from your financial sponsor, if one paid your fees or living costs in the last 12 months
- For students under 18, written consent from both parents or guardians and a document that shows their names
Your own list depends on your nationality and your trip, so we send you yours on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for a UK Student visa?
The UK government says you can apply if you are 16 or over and have been offered a place on a course by a licensed student sponsor, along with other requirements. Ask us whether you qualify.
How do you give my UK student visa its best chance?
We help you prepare a complete, careful application, so it has the best chance of approval.
How early can I apply for a UK Student visa?
From outside the UK, the earliest you can apply is six months before your course starts. GOV.UK says you'll usually get a decision within three weeks.
How much is the UK Student visa fee?
GOV.UK lists £558 to apply from outside the UK. You also pay the healthcare surcharge, which depends on how long your visa lasts. Our own price is separate. We tell you what it is before any work starts.
How much money do I need to show?
Enough to pay for your course and your living costs. GOV.UK sets living costs at £1,529 a month in London or £1,171 a month elsewhere, for up to nine months. The money has to be in your account for at least 28 days in a row.
What is a CAS?
It's the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies that your course provider gives you. You need it to apply for your Student visa.
How long can I stay on a UK Student visa?
If you're 18 or over and your course is at degree level, you can usually stay for up to five years. Courses below degree level usually allow up to two years.
What do I need if I'm 16 or 17?
Consent from both your parents or guardians, or from one of them if they have sole responsibility. You also need your birth certificate or another government document that shows their names.
Can I pay for your visa service in instalments?
Yes. You can pay for our visa service and your flights in four instalments with Tabby or Tamara.
How do I get started?
Send us a WhatsApp message or call us with your university, your course and your start date. We will tell you what you need and our price.
Can you book my flights as well?
Yes. You can book your flights with us too.
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Ask us for the price today
Message us on WhatsApp or give us a call about the UK student visa. Our team in Deira will tell you the price and what happens next.
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