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Visas and entry for studying in United Kingdom

Check the entry and permit rules and the working holiday conditions, with official sourc⁠e⁠s⁠.

Entry and permits for United King⁠d⁠o⁠m

Entry and permits

  • 20GBP

    Cost of an ETA

  • 6months at most

    Travel period on an ETA

The UK has an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for short tri⁠p⁠s⁠.

An ETA costs GBP 20 and lets you travel to the UK and certain other places for up to 6 mont⁠h⁠s⁠.

Check on the official UK Government page (g⁠o⁠v⁠.

uk/eta) whether your nationality is cover⁠e⁠d⁠.

Source: UK Government: Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

Working holiday

  • 18〜30years old

    Age range for Japanese citizens

  • 2years at most

    Length of stay on the visa

  • 2,530GBP or more

    Savings to show in your application

Source: UK Government: Youth Mobility Scheme visaUK Government: Youth Mobility Scheme visa, eligibility

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an ETA to go to the⁠ ⁠U⁠K⁠?
The UK has an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for short trips. An ETA costs GBP 20 and lets you travel to the UK and certain other places for up to 6 months. Check on the official UK Government page (gov.uk/eta) whether your nationality is cover⁠e⁠d⁠.
Which documents do I need for a Student vi⁠s⁠a⁠?
You need your passport (or other valid travel documentation), a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from your course provider and proof of funds. Depending on your case you may also need an ATAS certificate, tuberculosis test results or the written consent of a financial spons⁠o⁠r⁠.
Can Japanese citizens use the Youth Mobility Sche⁠m⁠e⁠?
Yes. Japanese citizens aged 18 to 30 can apply. The Youth Mobility Scheme visa lets you stay in the UK for up to 2 years. The application fee is GBP 340 and you show at least GBP 2,530 in your bank accou⁠n⁠t⁠.