UK Visa Clearance Data: October 2025

Key Highlights

• UK-sponsored study visa clearances in Oct ‘25 for main applicants dipped by -6.74%, as compared to Oct ‘24.
• Overall, student visas for main applicants increased by 7.26% in Jan-Oct 2025 vs last year.
• Dependent visa clearances reduced by -7.69% in Oct ‘25, with a YoY decrease of -1.05%.

With the UCAS 15th October application deadline now passed, the UK has released visa clearance data for October 2025. In light of policy shifts, this latest analysis by amber reveals the updated UK-sponsored study visa clearances.

UK Sponsored Study Visa Clearances: October ‘25

As of October 2025, UK-sponsored study visa clearances for main applicants showed a downward trend of -6.74% as compared to October ‘24, exhibiting a dip from 8,900 to 8,300.

This year has recorded strong growth in February (+75.68%), March (+64.58%), April (+54.17%), and September (+10.42%), following a -1.47% dip in August.

UK Sponsored Study Visa Clearance: YTD Sept’25

Overall UK UK-sponsored study visa clearances have witnessed an increase of +7.26% YTD September 2025, as compared to YTD September ‘24.

UK Dependent Visa Clearance: YTD Oct’25

Dependent visa clearances witnessed a reduction of -7.69% in October 2025, with 1,200 clearances as compared to 1,300 dependent visas in October ‘24.

Year-on-year, there has been a decrease of -1.05%, with 18,900 dependent visas YTD October 2025, as compared to 19,100 visas till October ’24.

Wrapping It Up

The October 2025 visa clearance data reflects a shifting landscape shaped by ongoing policy adjustments and evolving student mobility patterns. While main applicant clearances show a modest October dip, the broader YTD trend remains positive, supported by strong gains earlier in the year. Dependent visas continue to stabilise at significantly lower volumes following recent regulatory changes, posting only a marginal YoY decline.

Amber will continue tracking these developments through upcoming cycles to provide institutions and PBSA stakeholders with timely, data-driven insights.

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