UK Student Visa from Pakistan
A practical guide for Pakistani students applying to study in the United Kingdom, from university admission and CAS to the Student visa and arrival.
Step-by-Step Process
Choose a licensed UK institution
Research courses and confirm that the institution can sponsor international students.
Apply and receive an offer
Meet the institution's academic and language requirements and obtain an eligible offer.
Receive your CAS
Your education provider issues a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies when you are ready for the visa process.
Check financial requirements
Prepare the required evidence for course fees and living costs under the current Student visa rules.
Check the English requirement
Provide the required evidence of English ability for your course and circumstances.
Check whether ATAS applies
Some postgraduate subjects require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme certificate before the visa application.
Complete any required TB testing
Applicants residing in Pakistan may need an approved tuberculosis test when the current UK rules require one.
Apply online for the Student visa
Complete the official GOV.UK application and pay the applicable visa and immigration health charges.
Prove your identity
Follow the instructed digital identity or visa application centre procedure.
Wait for the decision
Monitor the application and respond to requests for further information.
Prepare for arrival
Check your immigration permission and carry important university documentation when travelling.
Official Resources
Use official government and authorised sources to confirm the latest requirements before paying or submitting an application.
Avoid Visa & Job Scams
Be cautious of anyone promising a guaranteed visa, guaranteed job, guaranteed admission or guaranteed approval. Verify employers, institutions and application channels independently. PakPardes does not issue visas and cannot guarantee approval.