Renewing and Extending your Visa

These pages provide guidance on applying for Student Visa extensions and renewals.

COVID-19 Update

Some of the information contained in these webpages is affected by new temporary guidance that has been released by UKVI in light of the situation with COVID-19. There is a summary of how this affects usual procedures here.

Visa Extension Scheme

Visa Extension Scheme

We can help you with making an application for a Student Visa extension.

Doctorate Extension Scheme

Doctorate Extension Scheme

Current PhD students can apply to stay in the UK for up to 12 months after completion.

Study Extension or Time Limit Extension

Study/Time limit extensions

Guidance for Postgraduate students on extending their studies or time limits.

Academic Progression for New Students

Academic progression

Students needing a Visa extension need to meet academic progression rules.

CAS for Continuing Students

CAS for students

If you are applying for an extension or renewal, we can provide you with a new CAS number.

Working in the UK whilst studying

Graduate Immigration Route

Information about the UK government’s two-year graduate work visa.