Key Changes to the Student Visa Rules
- Restrictions on Dependents: International students pursuing non-research postgraduate degrees can no longer bring their dependent family members to the UK. Only those enrolled in postgraduate research programs, such as PhDs or other doctorate-level courses, will be eligible to apply for dependent visas for their families.
- Exceptions for Government Scholarship Recipients: Students on government scholarships for master’s programs can still bring dependents, highlighting the UK’s effort to attract and support top talent through funded educational programs.
- Financial Requirements: Dependents must prove they have sufficient funds to support themselves during their stay in the UK. This is in addition to the financial requirements for the student, and the amount varies depending on the location of the study institution.
- Evidence of Relationship: Students need to provide documentation to prove their relationship with their dependents, such as marriage or civil partnership certificates and birth certificates for children.
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