VISA and immigration

The VISA Team: Supporting Glasgow Caledonian University London's international community

The VISA team assists current and prospective international students with visa-related matters and provides tailored advice to international students. The team offers support across various key areas, including all matters relating to the Student Visa, such as application support, information about visa conditions, post-study work eligibility, and more.

News update

Student visa financial requirements – change from 30 November 2026: For applications submitted before 30 November 2026, students studying in London who need to demonstrate living-cost funds must show £1,529 per month, for up to nine months. For applications submitted on or after 30 November 2026, this increases to £1,570 per month, for up to nine months. Please prepare your financial evidence using the amount applicable on the date you submit your visa application.

From 8 April 2026, UK Visas and Immigration has increased immigration application fees across a variety of routes. Full details of the changes can be found on the Home Office Immigration and Nationality Fees webpage.

We have highlighted below some of the most relevant changes affecting students and their dependents:

  • Visitor Visa (up to six months) increased to £135
  • Electronic Travel Authorisation increased to £20
  • Student Visa (main applicants and dependents) increased to £558
  • Short-term Student Visa increased to £228
  • Child Student Visa increased to £558
  • Graduate Route (main applicants and dependants) increased to £937

VISA quick links

Access to some of the VISA team's key areas of support using the links below:

Contact information