From what I have heard, as long as you can prove at immigration when you enter the UK that you are leaving before the start of your student visa, and have a good reason as to why you can come in beforehand, it should be okay.
- Can I enter the UK before my student visa starts?
- How early can I go to UK before my course starts?
- Can I enter the UK before my visa starts?
- Can I change visitor visa to student visa in UK?
- Does UK student visa get rejected?
- What are the new rules for UK student visa?
- How long does it take for a UK student visa to be approved?
- How long is UK Tier 4 visa valid for?
- How long can Tier 4 students stay in UK?
- Can I enter the UK before my Tier 2 visa starts?
- Which countries can enter UK without visa?
- Can I travel one day before visa start date?
Can I enter the UK before my student visa starts?
The date you can arrive in the UK will be the 'valid from' date on your visa. This will usually be seven days before the 'intended date of travel' you put on your visa application but cannot be earlier than one month before your course starts. You should not attempt to enter the UK before your travel visa is valid.
How early can I go to UK before my course starts?
You can travel to the UK up to one month before your course start date if your visa is for a course of six months or more (undergraduate or postgraduate courses) or for a pre-sessional English language course.
Can I enter the UK before my visa starts?
Can I enter the UK before the start date (or 'issue' date) of my Tier 4/Student (including the 30/90 day) visa? No. It will not be possible to activate your Tier 4/Student visa before the start date or valid from date of the visa (the visa must be stamped by an immigration official in order to be activated).
Can I change visitor visa to student visa in UK?
You may be able to switch to a Student visa if you already have permission to be in the UK. You cannot switch to this visa if you have one of the following visas: a visit visa. a short-term student visa.
Does UK student visa get rejected?
Students are unable to match such standards leading to the cancellation of their UK student visa. The student visa could also be rejected if the issuing administration feels the student would not be able to cope with the prevalent education system or the student could experience a language barrier once in the country.
What are the new rules for UK student visa?
New post-study visa allows Indian students to stay in UK for work without sponsor
- The visa will be applicable from the 2020-2021 academic cohort of international students.
- To apply under the new graduate route, international students must have completed an eligible course at a recognised UK higher education.
How long does it take for a UK student visa to be approved?
The earliest you can apply for a visa is 6 months before you start your course. You'll usually get a decision on your visa within 3 weeks.
How long is UK Tier 4 visa valid for?
Visa duration
A student visa will be valid for the duration of your Masters degree and for a further four months after you complete your course. You can use this extra time to look for work or apply for further study. However, you will normally need a new visa to carry out either of these activities.
How long can Tier 4 students stay in UK?
When must you leave the UK?
Course length | Additional months granted at end of course |
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6 months - 12 months | 2 months after course end date |
Masters courses covered by the Tier 4 Pilot (if you applied for your student visa prior to 5 October 2020) | 6 months after course end date |
Pre-sessional course | 1 month after course end date |
Can I enter the UK before my Tier 2 visa starts?
You can apply for a visa up to 3 months before the day you are due to start work in the UK. This date is listed on your certificate of sponsorship. As part of your application, you'll need to prove your identity and provide your documents.
Which countries can enter UK without visa?
Citizens of these countries can travel to the UK without a visa if they hold a valid Irish visa endorsed with BIVS: China. India.
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Citizens of the following countries routinely obtain an electronic visa waiver (EVW) online before travel to accompany their passport:
- Kuwait.
- Oman.
- Qatar.
- United Arab Emirates.
Can I travel one day before visa start date?
No you can't travel before the visa date, you will waste money cos you can book the ticket but at the time of check in , the counter person will check your passport and visa, if dates not matching they won't allow you to board and won't issue you a boarding pass. Your ticket money will go waste.