UK Visas for Nepali Students Student. Graduate. Settled.

Nepali students typically use three UK visas: (1) UK Student Route Visa — to study; requires CAS, 28-day bank balance (£10,539 outside London), TB test from IOM Nepal, and passport. (2) Graduate Route Visa — 2-year work visa after graduation, no job offer. (3) Skilled Worker Visa — to stay permanently; requires job offer £38,700+ leading to ILR after 5 years.

Outside London: £10,539 (NPR ~20.5 lakhs). London universities: £13,761 (NPR ~26.8 lakhs). Both must be held for 28 consecutive days ending no more than 31 days before your application. Fluctuating balances or recent large deposits cause automatic refusal. Full student visa guide →

Yes — all Nepali applicants must provide a TB test certificate. Book at IOM Nepal, Lazimpat, Kathmandu (01-4421459). Cost: approximately NPR 6,000. Takes 5–7 working days. Certificate valid for 6 months from the test result date. Do not book before you have your CAS as the timing must be precise.

The UK Graduate Route Visa is a 2-year post-study work visa available to all Nepali graduates of eligible UK universities. No job offer needed. No minimum salary. Work for any employer in any industry for 2 years (3 years for PhD). After that, switch to Skilled Worker Visa and begin the path to ILR.

Biometrics for UK Student Visa from Nepal are submitted at VFS Global Nepal, Narayan Chaur, Naxal, Kathmandu. Book your appointment online at vfsglobal.com after submitting the online visa application on GOV.UK. Priority service: 3–5 working days. Standard: up to 3 weeks. Open Sunday to Friday.

Yes — UK Student Visa holders can work up to 20 hours per week during term time and full-time during official vacation periods. The UK National Minimum Wage from April 2026 is £12.71/hour. At 20 hours per week: approximately £1,016/month (≈ NPR 1.98 lakhs), significantly reducing your family outlay.