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Official UK Student visa guide; includes eligibility, timing, fees and application steps.

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What this page is for

Student Visa information for Ethiopian passport holders applying for United Kingdom.

FeeStudent main applicant/dependent: ETB 122,278

ProcessingUse GOV.UK processing times; standard visitor often around 3 weeks after biometrics .

Resource typeRequirements Page

RouteStudent visa

Prices and fee checks

Standard Visitor: Check GOV.UK visa-fees tool
Business visitor: Check GOV.UK visa-fees tool
Student: Check GOV.UK visa-fees tool
Medical visitor: Check GOV.UK visa-fees tool
Work: Check GOV.UK visa-fees tool

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Requirements

Valid passport
Completed application form/online application
Passport photo
Admission/acceptance letter from recognized institution
Proof of funds/scholarship/sponsor documents
Academic documents
Accommodation or host details where required
Health/medical checks where required

Documents to prepare

Valid passport
Completed application form/online application
Passport photo
Admission/acceptance letter from recognized institution
Proof of funds/scholarship/sponsor documents
Academic documents
Accommodation or host details where required
Health/medical checks where required

Money proof

Bank statement: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]
Minimum: [VERIFY official minimum; if none, show practical guidance separately as non-official]
Sponsor: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]

Appointment

Required: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]
Biometrics: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]
Online GOV.UK application + UK visa application centre/TLS or commercial partner in Addis Ababa [VERIFY exact current VAC operator/address]

Stay rules

Validity: [VERIFY]
Max stay: [VERIFY]
Entries: Single / multiple / depends [VERIFY]

Application path

Confirm visa type on official portal
Prepare documents and translations/legalization if required
Complete official online form/application
Pay official visa fee
Book appointment/biometrics/interview if required
Submit passport/documents
Track application
Collect passport/decision

Common weak spots

Insufficient or unexplained funds
Unclear travel purpose
Missing or inconsistent documents
Weak proof of ties to Ethiopia
False/unverifiable documents
Previous refusal or overstay not explained

Official links

GOV.UK Student visa → GOV.UK Ethiopia visa fees → GOV.UK standard visitor fees from Ethiopia → GOV.UK student fees from Ethiopia → British Embassy Addis Ababa → GOV.UK Student visa →

Contact / location

GOV.UK / UKVI
Use the official website for current forms, portals, instructions and contact details.

Contact

VFS Global / UKVI
Use Google Maps for location, hours and directions, then verify details on the official site before visiting.

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Independent guidance

VisaMenged is independent guidance. We are not an embassy, government agency, immigration lawyer, or visa decision-maker. We gather official resources and provide support templates/checklists. Always verify final requirements on the official embassy, government, VFS, TLS, or visa-center website before applying. VisaMenged does not guarantee approval.