• If you require a Standard Visitor visa to return to the UK in January 2024, you can request a from October 2023 onwards.
• If you require a Standard Visitor visa to return to the UK in May 2024, please request your letter on or after 1 February 2024.
• If you require a Standard Visitor visa to return to the UK in IRDAP 2023, please request your letter on or after 4 July 2023
  
• If you make your request during an LSE closure period it will take us longer to process it. 
• Advice on whether a Standard Visitor visa is suitable for your plans can be obtained from the Student Advice and Engagement (Visa Advice) Team.

You can use the form below to request a Standard Visitor visa letter for short term study.

• Please have your passport and current visa with you. It is your responsibility to fill in this form using correct information.
• Please complete all fields.
• You must ensure that your term-time contact address is updated in LSE for You before submitting your request.
• Please double-check all information in the form.  
• You will receive an email confirmation once we receive your request. If you do not receive an email confirmation, we have not received your request or you have entered an incorrect email address.

• Providing your request has been made within the correct time period, your Standard Visitor Visa letter will be posted/emailed as soon as possible, and usually within one week of submission. 
• You are advised to submit the original paper copy of this letter when making your application for a Standard Visitor visa
• For further advice on the type of documentation to submit with your application please contact the Student Advice and Engagement (Visa Advice) Team.