# 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](https://registryservices.ed.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2026-03/Visa%20Brake%3A%20Guidance%20and%20information%20for%20students%20.pdf "Visa Brake: Guidance and information for students .pdf")  (259.78 KB / PDF)

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### [Travelling to the UK](https://registryservices.ed.ac.uk/immigration/travelling-to-uk)

What to expect and consider when traveling to the UK for study

### [International Check-in](https://registryservices.ed.ac.uk/immigration/while-you-are-here/international-check-in)

International students must complete the International Check-in to confirm their right to study in the UK

### [Visas for study](https://registryservices.ed.ac.uk/immigration/applying-for-visa)

Discover the suitable visa route for your studies at Edinburgh and how to meet the requirements.

### [Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)](https://registryservices.ed.ac.uk/immigration/applying-for-visa/student-visa/requirements/confirmation-acceptance-studies)

How to obtain a CAS number for your Student visa application

### [Bringing family members](https://registryservices.ed.ac.uk/immigration/dependants)

Check if you can bring your partner and children (under 18) on the Student Dependant route

### [Working in the UK](https://registryservices.ed.ac.uk/immigration/working-in-the-uk/working-on-a-student-visa)

Guidance on Student visa work permission and UK work visa options

- [Working on a Student visa](https://registryservices.ed.ac.uk/immigration/working-in-the-uk/working-on-a-student-visa)
- [Working after studies](https://registryservices.ed.ac.uk/immigration/working-in-the-uk/after-studies)
- [Graduate visa](https://registryservices.ed.ac.uk/immigration/working-in-the-uk/after-studies/graduate-visa)

### [While you are here](https://registryservices.ed.ac.uk/immigration/while-you-are-here)

Student rights and responsibilities during your stay

- [Student rights and responsibilities](https://registryservices.ed.ac.uk/immigration/while-you-are-here/rights-responsibilities-and-restrictions)
- [Changes to study implications](https://registryservices.ed.ac.uk/immigration/while-you-are-here/changes-to-your-studies)
- [Lost or stolen passport and visa](https://registryservices.ed.ac.uk/immigration/while-you-are-here/lost-stolen-passport-visa)

### [At the end of your studies](https://registryservices.ed.ac.uk/immigration/at-the-end-of-your-studies)

Travel guidance after completing studies on a Student visa

- [Travelling at the end of your studies](https://registryservices.ed.ac.uk/immigration/at-the-end-of-your-studies/travelling)
- [Applying for a visa to attend graduation](https://registryservices.ed.ac.uk/immigration/at-the-end-of-your-studies/visitor-visa-graduation)

### [EU, EEA and Swiss students](https://registryservices.ed.ac.uk/immigration/information-for-eu-eea-swiss-students)

Information on the EU Settlement Scheme and the EU IHS reimbursement scheme

### [Contact us](https://registryservices.ed.ac.uk/immigration/contact-us)

Submit an online enquiry form to the Student Immigration Service for assistance

### [Information for staff](https://registryservices.ed.ac.uk/immigration/tier-4-compliance)

Advice and guidance for University of Edinburgh staff on working with international students

This article was published on
2024-07-29