What is the difference between a tourist visa, a student visa and a working visa? Which one do I need?
A. Usually the UK Home Office will provide you with a tourist visa if you will be studying for less than 6 months and a student visa if you will be studying for more than 6 months. If you get a tourist visa you will not be allowed to work while you are in the UK. If you come to the UK on a student visa, however, you will be allowed to work part-time for up to 20 hours a week.