30-Minute Consultation
R590
A live strategy call: a full application walkthrough and a CAS readiness check.
Book ConsultationA CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) is a mandatory 14-digit reference number your UK university issues after you pass a Pre-CAS financial check. In 2026, the direct costs for South Africans include the £558 visa fee and a £776 yearly Immigration Health Surcharge.
Avoid CAS delays or visa refusals caused by bank statement formatting errors or missing maintenance funds.
R590
A live strategy call: a full application walkthrough and a CAS readiness check.
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The direct costs of a UK student visa for South Africans: the visa fee, the yearly Immigration Health Surcharge and optional extras.
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What a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) is, who issues it, and how the Pre-CAS financial check works.
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South African international students applying for a UK student visa must satisfy both UKVI immigration fees and strict 28-day financial holding rules before a CAS reference is generated by their institution.
£558 (~R12,400). A mandatory upfront cost.
£776 per year (~R17,200 per year). Mandatory for every year of study.
£0 for a standard appointment. Optional add-ons range from R50 to R800.
£500 (~R11,200). An optional 5-day decision service.
UK universities act as licensed student sponsors. Before issuing your CAS, the university admissions team will audit your bank accounts to make sure your liquid funds have stayed uninterrupted for at least 28 consecutive days in an eligible bank (for example Standard Bank, FNB, ABSA or Capitec).
For detailed guidance on meeting UKVI financial rules, read our complete South Africa UK Visa Guidance Hub before submitting your bank statements.