UK student visa, no sponsor, possible?
I'm currently trying to apply for a visa to United Kingdom. The aim of my trip is a short English language course (15 days). The type of visa I'm trying to apply for is a short-term study visa.
However, when I was filling out the visa application on their official site, I noticed there's a required field about sponsorship. The problem is, I support myself and no one sponsors me for the trip.
The question is, did I choose the wrong type of visa? Or am I doing something wrong? I can't seem to find the answer. Appreciate any help.
Best Answer
For a fifteen day course, you may be able to get away without a student visa. A visitor visa allows you to study for up to 30 days as long as it is not the main purpose of your visit. If you were to combine your course with some tourism, you might be able to get a visitor visa.
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Do I need a sponsor to study in the UK?
You can apply for a Student visa to study in the UK if you're 16 or over and you: have been offered a place on a course by a licensed student sponsor. have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course - the amount will vary depending on your circumstances.Can international students work without sponsorship?
Best of all, it is possible for students to begin working without their employers having to provide visa sponsorship. However, some work authorization types do require an application to the government or the student's international office at their school.Do you need sponsorship for UK visa?
In order to apply for a UK Skilled Worker visa or Intra-Company Transfer visa, you must have a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) from an employer with a sponsor licence. Your prospective employer must request and, if granted, assign your CoS via their online Sponsor Management System account.Can I sponsor myself for UK student visa?
Money to support yourself ('financial requirement') You'll need to show you have enough money to support yourself - unless you've been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months on the date of your application. How much money you need depends on where you will be studying.UK Immigration : No More Delay for UK Visa | Fast Visa Processing for International Students | UKVI
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