Sponsorship
- A valid Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) reference number
- Course details, start date, and institution sponsor licence number
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Visa Type
Student visa (Student Route)
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Core Requirement
A valid CAS from a licensed sponsor
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Pakistan-Specific
TB test certificate required
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Financial Evidence
Tuition + up to 9 months living costs
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Fee + IHS
Application fee plus annual health surcharge
A Study Visa Is Not a Visit Visa
The Student visa is built entirely around your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), issued by a UK institution with a student sponsor licence. Without a CAS, you cannot apply.
Quick answer: Get an unconditional offer from a UK institution with a student sponsor licence, then your CAS, before you apply for the visa itself. A UK visit visa cannot be converted into a study visa from inside the UK, this is a separate application from outside the country.
UK Student Visa Requirements from Pakistan
Exact requirements can vary by course length, sponsor, and personal circumstances.
Financial Evidence
- Tuition fees for the year, or as stated on your CAS
- Living costs for up to 9 months, at the applicable London or non-London rate
- Funds held for at least 28 consecutive days before applying
Health Requirements
- A TB test certificate from an approved clinic in Pakistan
- Payment of the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) for your course length
Academic & Language
- Evidence of English language proficiency, where required by your course
- Academic qualifications matching your CAS
- ATAS certificate, only if your course requires one
Pakistan is on the UK's required-country list for tuberculosis testing, so a TB certificate is mandatory for most applicants, not optional. Book it early, results can take time.
UK Study Visa Fees from Pakistan
Your total cost has several separate components, not one single figure. Amounts change periodically, always confirm on gov.uk before paying.
| Cost Component | What It Covers | Who Pays |
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| Home Office application fee | The Student visa application itself, paid once per application | Applicant |
| Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) | Access to the NHS for your course duration, charged per year of stay | Applicant |
| Tuition fees | As stated on your CAS, either the full year or a deposit | Applicant / sponsor |
| Living costs (maintenance funds) | Up to 9 months, at the London or non-London monthly rate for your institution | Applicant / sponsor |
| TB test | Mandatory certificate from an approved clinic in Pakistan | Applicant |
The London living-cost rate is higher than the non-London rate, check which applies to your institution. Message EasyVisa.pk with your CAS details for a current, itemised cost estimate rather than relying on a single number found online.
How to Apply for a UK Study Visa from Pakistan
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Get Your CAS
Secure an unconditional offer and receive your CAS from a licensed sponsor institution.
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Complete Your TB Test
Book your TB certificate early at an approved clinic in Pakistan.
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Apply Online
Complete the Student visa application on the official gov.uk portal.
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Pay the Fee & IHS
Pay the application fee and the Immigration Health Surcharge for your course length.
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Attend Biometrics
Book and attend your appointment at the visa application centre in Pakistan.
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Track & Collect
Track your application and collect your passport once a decision is issued.
Have your CAS and need help with the next step? and a consultant will guide you through the application.
Common Mistakes in a UK Study Visa Application
Applying before receiving a CAS
You cannot submit a Student visa application without a valid CAS reference number.
Funds held for less than 28 days
Maintenance funds must show as held for a full 28 consecutive days before you apply.
Wrong living-cost rate
Using the non-London rate for a London institution, or vice versa, understates required funds.
Delaying the TB test
Leaving this mandatory step until the last minute can delay your whole application.
Mismatched financial evidence
Bank statement amounts, currency, and dates that don't align with CAS figures.
Assuming a visit visa can convert
A UK visit visa cannot be switched into a Student visa from inside the UK in most cases.
Related Guides
UK Study Visa FAQs from Pakistan
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