Student Immigration Service
Source: https://registryservices.ed.ac.uk/immigration Parent: https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/student-visas
Immigration Updates
Recent changes affecting Student visa and Graduate visa applications
Student visa financial requirements (from 11 November 2025)
The maintenance requirement increased from £1,136 to £1,171 per month (maximum £10,539 for nine months).
Graduate visa length (from 1 January 2027)
The Graduate visa will be shortened from two years to 18 months for undergraduate and postgraduate taught graduates. PhD and doctoral graduates will still receive three years.
Applications made before 1 January 2027 are unaffected by this change.
Visa brake on UK Student visa for some nationalities (from 26 March 2026)
New Student visa applications from outside the UK by nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan will be refused from 26 March 2026. Current students in the UK with a valid Student visa are not affected.
Visa Brake: Guidance and information for students (259.78 KB / PDF)
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Travelling to the UK
What to expect and consider when traveling to the UK for study
International Check-in
International students must complete the International Check-in to confirm their right to study in the UK
Visas for study
Discover the suitable visa route for your studies at Edinburgh and how to meet the requirements.
Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
How to obtain a CAS number for your Student visa application
Bringing family members
Check if you can bring your partner and children (under 18) on the Student Dependant route
Working in the UK
Guidance on Student visa work permission and UK work visa options
While you are here
Student rights and responsibilities during your stay
At the end of your studies
Travel guidance after completing studies on a Student visa
EU, EEA and Swiss students
Information on the EU Settlement Scheme and the EU IHS reimbursement scheme
Contact us
Submit an online enquiry form to the Student Immigration Service for assistance
Information for staff
Advice and guidance for University of Edinburgh staff on working with international students
This article was published on 2024-07-29