UK Immigration: Can you switch from Youth Mobility to a student visa? [closed]

I'm planning to move to the UK under the Youth Mobility visa. The plan is to work for the first year then in the second year, start studying a 3-year degree. So I need to be in the UK for 4 years in total.

Is it possible to switch form my Youth Mobility visa to a student visa when my 2-year limit runs out for my Youth Mobility visa?

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Best Answer

No, it is not possible to switch from Tier 5 to Tier 4. From the UK government's webpage on the subject:

You may be able to change (switch) to a Tier 4 (General) student visa if you’re in the UK under any of the following visas or schemes:

Tier 2 (General)

Tier 2 (Intra-company transfer)

Tier 2 (Minister of religion)

Tier 4 (Child)

Since this won't apply to you, you can't switch to Tier 4.

It's also not possible to extend a Tier 5 (Youth mobility) visa. Therefore, you will need to leave the UK in order to apply for a Tier 4 visa when your Tier 5 visa expires.

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Can you switch from a youth mobility visa?

Just like extending your visa, you also cannot switch from the Tier 5 Youth Mobility Visa to a different route in the UK. If you wish to move to an alternative visa route for the UK, you will need to return to your country of origin and apply for an alternative visa.

Can I study on a youth mobility visa UK?

What you can and cannot do. You can: study - for some courses you'll need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme certificate. work in most jobs.

Can you switch visa types while in UK?

You might be able to apply to change ('switch') to a Skilled Worker visa if you're already in the UK on a different type of visa. Your partner or children will need to apply separately to switch their visa. They can either apply at the same time as you, or at any time before their current visa expires.

How long can I stay in the UK after my youth mobility visa expires?

A youth mobility visa is only granted for a maximum period of 24 months. If you want to extend your stay in the UK beyond this then you would need to switch into an appropriate category of the rules before your leave expires.

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