UK student visa is a dream come through for many people across the globe. This is due to the standard of education in the United Kingdom. UK education according to US News and World report rank number 2 after United states as countries with best education. There are various nationalities in the United Kingdom for educational purpose. According to the higher Education Statistics Agency, HESA, there were 679,970 international students pursuing their degrees in the UK between 2021/2022. The top 10 countries include China (143,820), India (84,555), Nigeria (21,305), United States (19,220), Hong Kong (16,655), Italy (14,605), France (14,090), Spain (12,290), Romania (12,860), and Pakistan (12,975).
The question to address in this article is, which countries can I visit with my UK student visa? In addition, we shall mention a few things you must know before exploring the world with your UK student visa.
Countries you can visit with UK student visa
A quick reminder that the United Kingdom is no longer an EU country and it’s not a Schengen country. Due to this, A student’s visa cannot have the same benefit of visa free country as UK passport holder. Nevertheless, there are still great countries in North and South America you can visit with your UK student visa. These countries have beautiful sightseeing places that will be part of your memories about charming places across the globe for decades.
| Country | Continent | Passport eligibility | Days of visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albania | North America | All Nationalities | 90 days |
| Anguilla | North America | All Nationalities | 90 days |
| Aruba | South America | Bolivia, China, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Peru | 30 days |
| Bahamas | North America | India | 30 days |
| Bermuda | North America | Egypt, Gambia, Haiti, India, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Namibia, Pakistan, Samoa, South Africa, Vietnam | 30 days |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Europe | All nationalities (excluding Kosovo) | 30 days |
| Cayman Islands | North America | China, India, Jamaica | 30 days |
| Dominican Republic | North America | All Nationalities | 90 days |
| Georgia | Euro-Asia | All Nationalities | 90 days |
| Ireland | Europe | Bahrain, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Montenegro, Oman, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan | 90 days |
| Jamaica | North America | Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Honduras, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia | 30 days |
| North Macedonia | Europe | All Nationalities | 15 days |
| Mexico | North America | All Nationalities | 180 days |
| Moldova | Europe | Angola, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Myanmar, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, China, Comoros, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kuwait, Laos, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Oman, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Swaziland, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Uganda, Zambia | 90 days |
| Montenegro | Europe | All nationalities | 30 days |
| Panama | North America | All Nationalities | 30 days |
| Peru | South America | India, China | 180 days |
| Philippines | Asia | India, China | 14 days for India passport holders, 7 days for China passport holders (with possible 7-day extension) |
| Serbia | Europe | All Nationalities | 90 days |
Can I travel anytime with my UK student visa?
The simple answer to that is NO. You cannot travel without considering some important factors to avoid visa cancellation. It is advisable for you to visit your university international student department for proper inquiry about this. In general, you are not allowed to travel during your course work or during the period you are writing your dissertation, except you are traveling for the purpose of research. Even at that, you need necessary document to collect from your institution as you will need them when entering your visiting country and when returning back to the United Kingdom.
There are several things to consider before choosing to explore the world with your UK student visa, but I strongly recommend that let your institution put you through and tell you the best period you can travel. This is important as some institutions may have slightly different policy from another.
Do you find this post useful? Please like, comment, and share with friends. Subscribe to get updates instantly about tour, culture, and travel posts.
Related post
Visa Free Countries for Nigerian Passport Holders
Cheapest cities to live in the UK
