UK Student visa from Sri Lanka
The UK Student visa application fee is £558, about LKR 248,000 at today's rate. For stays over 6 months, UK rules require people who have lived in Sri Lanka to take a TB test at an approved clinic; there are clinics in Colombo.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what governments publish for applicants from Sri Lanka. Confirm every figure on the official pages before you pay or apply.
Last checked 27 Oct 2026
Costs in LKR
Official amounts, converted at the rate of 27 Oct 2026 (£1 = LKR 444). Banks and card providers use different rates, so allow a margin.
| Item | Official amount | About in LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Visa fee, per person | £558 | LKR 248,000 |
| Immigration Health Surcharge, per year (student rate) | £776 | LKR 345,000 |
| Health surcharge for a one-year course (about 16 months) | £1,164 check | LKR 517,000 |
| Living costs per month, outside London | £1,171 | LKR 520,000 |
| Living costs per month, London | £1,529 | LKR 679,000 |
| Each family member, per month, outside London | £680 check | LKR 302,000 |
| Each family member, per month, London | £845 check | LKR 375,000 |
TB test in Sri Lanka
The UK requires a tuberculosis (TB) test certificate from a Home Office approved clinic for people coming for more than 6 months who have lived in Sri Lanka. Tests at other clinics are not accepted.
- Clinic locations
- Colombo
- Run by
- IOM
- Test fee
- USD 60, paid in rupees (aged 11 and over); USD 30 (under 11)
Addresses, phone numbers and the latest fees are on the gov.uk list of approved clinics in Sri Lanka (checked 29 Oct 2026).
Requirements at a glance
These apply to everyone, wherever they apply from.
- An unconditional offer and a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from a licensed student sponsor
- Course fees for up to one year, plus living costs for up to 9 months, held for 28 days in a row
- Living costs of £1,171 a month outside London or £1,529 in London
- English at CEFR B2 for degree-level courses (B1 below degree level)
- A TB test from a UK-approved clinic for applicants from Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and the Philippines
- Visa fee of £558 per person, plus the Immigration Health Surcharge at £776 a year
Checking a recruiter in Sri Lanka
Recruitment agencies in Sri Lanka are licensed by the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE). Check an agency there before you pay it.
Sources
- UK Student visa (official page) · gov.uk · Official · checked 27 Oct 2026
- Approved TB test clinics in Sri Lanka · gov.uk · Official · checked 29 Oct 2026
Student visa from other countries
Before you pay anyone
- Nobody can guarantee a visa. Only the government of the country you apply to decides.
- UK employers must not charge you for a Certificate of Sponsorship.
- German missions say you don't need an agent to get a visa appointment.
- Check any adviser or recruitment agent on an official register before you pay.