Got your place at a UK university?
Don't let the visa be what stops you.
Your university has offered you a place. Make sure your visa application protects it.
Expert student visa advice from a regulated barrister for new applications, extensions and refusal matters.
Why do student visas get refused?
Most student refusals have nothing to do with whether the applicant genuinely intends to study. They turn on the financial evidence: money held in an account that does not qualify, funds not kept for the required period, or a source not clearly linked to the applicant or an approved sponsor. Applications sit under the Student route of the Immigration Rules, and the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) issued by your university must line up exactly with what is submitted. A small mismatch can undo an otherwise strong case.
- Funds not held for the required period before applying
- Financial evidence in a format the rules do not accept
- A gap in study, or a change of provider, not handled correctly
- A CAS that does not match the details in the application
- A previous refusal left unanswered
Financial requirements
The required amount depends on your course and where you will study.
The most common issues concern how funds were held, evidenced and documented, not whether they existed.
How We Help
Student Visa Application — £950*
- Choose a service
- Fill out a quick questionnaire
- Pay fees
- Send us your CAS, financial evidence and supporting documents
- We prepare the application and check nothing is missing before it is submitted
- We give you notice of the Home Office decision
- Best for: students applying for a new Student visa
We also handle child student visas, student dependants, extensions and switching into the Student route, ATAS clearance issues, credibility interview preparation, and refusal or curtailment responses. These are quoted after a short review.
About our fees
All fees shown are exclusive of VAT. VAT does not apply in every case; for example, applications made from outside the UK are not charged VAT.
*Fees can vary in individual cases where an application involves unexpected complexity. We always confirm your exact fee before any work begins.
Why ZH Law
- Direct access to a barrister.
- Specialist knowledge of Student route requirements.
- Rapid support where course start dates are approaching.
- More than 27 years of legal experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do I need to show for a student visa?
Funds covering course fees and living costs for a set period, held in an acceptable account for the required length of time before applying. The exact amount depends on your course and location. ZH Law advises on how to evidence it.
Can I switch to a student visa from another route?
What happens if my student visa is refused?
Options may include an administrative review or a fresh application answering the reasons for refusal. Time limits apply, especially with a course start date looming. ZH Law advises on the fastest route.
Can I work while on a student visa?
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