Last updated 23 July 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Student visa to United Kingdom for Chinese citizens
Study visa, Tier 4 visa
Travel purpose:
Study
, long stay
Visa overview
Designed for international students pursuing full-time courses in the UK. The validity depends on the length of the course, plus some additional time before and after the course ends. Study visas may allow limited work hours, usually up to 20 hours per week during term time and full-time during breaks. These visas may lead to longer-term residency options.
Visa validity period
from 3 months to 11 months
Consular fee
£228 - £558 (~$305 - ~$745)
Select the purpose of your visit
Student visa
Eligible individuals
Student
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
5 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
£558 (~$745)
Child student visa
Eligible individuals
Student, schoolchild
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
6 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
£558 (~$745)
Short-term language course visa
Eligible individuals
Student
Visa validity period:
from 6 months to 11 months
Duration of stay:
from 6 months to 11 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
£228 (~$305)