Extending Your Tier 4 Visa

Extending your Tier 4 Visa

Please note that the information on this page applies only to students who are continuing to study on the same course. If you are extending your Tier 4 visa in order to undertake a new course there will be additional requirements which you must meet and the university’s Admissions team will confirm these.

In order to make a successful Tier 4 application, you will need to apply for a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) which will be issued to you by the university. The CAS confirms that the university will continue to sponsor you under Tier 4 of the Points Based System and will only be issued to you once we are confident that you meet the Tier 4 requirements. In particular, the university will check:

• The time you have already spent studying in the UK.
• That your continued participation is required at the university.
• That you meet the Tier 4 requirements for academic progression rules
• That your attendance and engagement with your course is satisfactory to the university
• That you meet the Tier 4 maintenance requirements for tuition fees and living costs.

Tier 4 Maintenance Requirements

Students who require an extension to their Tier 4 visa will need to provide evidence that they have money available to them to cover the cost of Tuition fees for the period of extension and their living costs for the duration of the extension up to a maximum of 9 months.

Living Costs

Students are required to have £1,015 for each month they are extending their visa up to a maximum of 9 months (£9,135).

How do I extend my Tier 4 Visa?

If you are able to apply for an extension to your Tier 4 visa in the UK The Tier 4 application process is now online.

Further information about the application process, the application fee and Immigration Health Surcharge can be found on the gov.uk website