Apply for your visa

Your next steps

Getting your UK student visa

You’ll need a Student Visa to study with us in the UK.

You can apply when you have your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). Your CAS is valid for 6 months and includes a number that you’ll need for your visa application.

When to apply

You can apply for your visa up to 6 months before your course starts.

You’ll usually get a decision within 3 weeks, although it can take longer depending on where you live.

Check current processing times on the UK Government website.

Visa costs

You can check the cost of your visa on the UK Government website.

You'll also need to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), which gives you access to NHS healthcare while you're in the UK.

Arriving in the UK

For courses of 6 months or less (not including Pre-Sessional English), you can arrive up to 1 week before your course starts.
For courses of over 6 months or if your course includes Pre-Sessional English, you can arrive up to 1 month before your course starts.

Visa application: what you'll need

Have these documents ready when you apply:

A valid passport with a blank page
Your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from Coventry University
Qualifications listed in your CAS (academic and English language)
Proof you have enough money to support yourself
Proof you’ve paid the visa fee and Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)
Parental consent (if you're under 18)
Biometric information (fingerprints and photo)
Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate (if needed - check your CAS)
Tuberculosis (TB) test results (if needed - based on where you live)

You might be asked for extra documents, they’re usually returned within 2 weeks.