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We can assist you with acquiring a visa to stay and work in London
Without an EU Passport, you will only be allowed to stay in the UK on a standard visitor visa for 6 months. If you plan to stay longer, you need to apply for a different visa.
Our team in London will be able to give you an official letter to provide the consulate and answer questions regarding your stay. If you require more detailed information about visa requirements, we recommend you visit the official UK government website or contact a visa advisor.
When applying from outside the European Union you may need a visa to enable you to attend the Trinity CertTESOL Course in London. Please check the official UK government website for up to date information on visa requirements for visitors to the UK from your country & the likely duration of the application process. If you do need a visa, please ensure you have sufficient time to apply in advance of your course start date.
These are the most common options for our non-EU applicants:
| No Visa Required | Standard Visitor Visa
(full description of this Visa type is here) | Short-term Study Visa
(You may be allowed to stay for up to 30 days longer than the duration of course – see here for a full description of this Visa type) |
Who is it for? | At the time of writing (19/12/19) EU Nationals do not need a Visa to study or work in the UK. The UK is planning to leave the EU in 2020, and with this in mind, all applicants from outside the UK are advised to check here for more details, completing the short questionnaire to find out if requirements to study and work in the UK have changed. | Those who wish to visit the UK for leisure, business, to take part in sports or creative events, or to receive medical treatment. Study must not be the main purpose of your visit but you can study for up to 30 days Check here for more details and complete the short questionnaire. | Nationals from most countries outside of the EU will require a Short-term Study Visa if their main purpose for travelling to the UK is to study for 6 months or less.
Check here for more details and complete the short questionnaire. |
Where do I apply? | N/A | Check here for more details and complete the short questionnaire. Be sure to select the correct option for your main purpose. | Check here for more details and complete the short questionnaire. |
Can I work? | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ |
Can I extend/renew if I decide to stay longer? | ✔️ | ❌ | ❌ |
Requirements | N/A. | Check here for more details and after completing the short questionnaire you will be taken to the correct page Visa page. | Check here for more details and after completing the short questionnaire you will be taken to the correct page Visa page. |
Time Needed | N/A | 4 – 6 weeks (recommended)
| 4 – 6 weeks (recommended) |
Fees | The London centre are not able to give Visa advice, so applicants will need to check on their Visa status and cost of Visa themselves by visiting the UK government page here – https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa We will provide you with a letter of support which you can use as part of your application. Course fees: £995 (discounts may apply) | ||
You may be allowed to travel before your course starts if you ask the consulate at the time of your visa application.
Once the full fees for your course have been paid, our team in London can provide the letter of acceptance you need to provide to the UK consulate confirming fees paid, dates, course content, the resulting qualification, and an offer of a place. This is free of charge.
You may choose to pay for a consultation with a visa advisor regarding entering, studying and working in the UK. Below are the websites of some local firms officially regulated by the Office of Immigration and Services Commissioner – Jones Kelleher & Associates and HSMP Services UK.
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