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What a UK student visa really costs, item by item
In short: to apply for a UK Student visa you pay a GBP 558 visa fee and the Immigration Health Surcharge of GBP 776 for each year of the visa, and you must show living money held for 28 days in a row: GBP 1,171 a month outside London or GBP 1,529 in London, for up to 9 months (GBP 10,539 or GBP 13,761), on top of any tuition you still owe. Some applicants also need a TB test.
Every cost of the visa, from GOV.UK
| Item | Amount | Paid or shown? | Ce qu'il faut savoir | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frais de demande de visa | GBP 558 | Paid | Same from outside the UK or to extend inside it. | GOV.UK: Student visa, apply lu le 7 nov. 2026 |
| Immigration Health Surcharge | GBP 776 a year of the visa | Paid | Gives NHS access. Charged for the whole length of the visa; GOV.UK explains part years. | GOV.UK: healthcare surcharge lu le 7 nov. 2026 |
| Living money to show (outside London) | GBP 1,171 a month, up to 9 months: GBP 10,539 | Shown, not paid | Held for at least 28 days in a row, ending within 31 days of applying. | GOV.UK: money you need lu le 7 nov. 2026 |
| Living money to show (London) | GBP 1,529 a month, up to 9 months: GBP 13,761 | Shown, not paid | London means the City of London and the 32 London boroughs. | GOV.UK: money you need lu le 7 nov. 2026 |
| Course fees still owed | As on your CAS | Shown or paid | You must also show any first-year tuition you have not yet paid. | GOV.UK: money you need lu le 7 nov. 2026 |
| TB test | Set by the approved clinic | Paid, if needed | Needed if you come for 6 months or more and have recently lived in a listed country. | GOV.UK: TB tests lu le 7 nov. 2026 |
Announced change: our UK guide records that the living-money figures rise to GBP 1,203 a month outside London and GBP 1,570 in London from 30 Nov 2026. The GOV.UK page read on 7 Nov 2026 still shows the figures above, so check it on the day you apply.
Last checked: 7 Nov 2026. Example: a one-year visa outside London means paying GBP 558 + GBP 776 = GBP 1,334 (about EUR 1,600) and showing GBP 10,539 (about EUR 12,630), before tuition. A whole first year in the UK (tuition, living and the visa fee) starts at about GBP 35,000: work out yours.
Que faire ensuite
- Start the 28 days early: the money must sit in the account for 28 days in a row before you apply.
- Check the timing: decisions usually take 3 weeks from outside the UK (processing times).
- Plan for after graduating: the Graduate Route falls to 18 months for applications from 1 January 2027 (rule changes).
- Comparer with Canada or other English-speaking countries.
Questions
How much does a UK student visa cost in total?
to apply for a UK Student visa you pay a GBP 558 visa fee and the Immigration Health Surcharge of GBP 776 for each year of the visa, and you must show living money held for 28 days in a row: GBP 1,171 a month outside London or GBP 1,529 in London, for up to 9 months (GBP 10,539 or GBP 13,761), on top of any tuition you still owe. Some applicants also need a TB test.
How much money do I need in my bank account for a UK student visa?
GBP 1,171 a month outside London or GBP 1,529 in London, for up to 9 months, held for 28 days in a row, plus any course fees you still owe, according to GOV.UK on 7 Nov 2026. Our UK guide records an announced rise to GBP 1,203 and GBP 1,570 a month from 30 Nov 2026: check GOV.UK on the day you apply.
Do I pay the healthcare surcharge for the whole course?
Yes, for the whole length of the visa, paid when you apply. It is GBP 776 a year for students.