Entering the UK as a tourist then as a student [duplicate]

I’m an American student looking to visit my family in the UK this summer prior to starting my course in September. My course is less than 6 months so I do no need a student visa, simply just enter with my student documents a week before my course begins. My question is if I could visit my family for the summer (approximately 2.5 months) on a tourist visa, which grants me a 6 month stay. I would leave the UK for approximately a month to visit some other family in Europe before returning and reentering now with my student documents a week before my course. Will this be a problem?

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Best Answer

The rules permit you to do what you want. There's more detail in this answer

However, bear in mind that flights are limited at present, Schengen area borders are closed to US travellers, and non-essential travel is severely restricted in Britain.

This might change before you intend to travel, but at least one EU country is talking about maintaining the border closure until September (Source).

You would do well to keep your travel plans flexible, and perhaps take your holiday after your course.

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Can I change my tourist visa to student in UK?

You may be able to switch to a Student visa if you already have permission to be in the UK. You cannot switch to this visa if you have one of the following visas: a visit visa. a short-term student visa.

Can I enter the UK before my student visa is approved?

You must not travel to the UK before the start date given on your visa, no matter when your course starts.

Can I enter multiple times on a UK visitor visa?

If you need a visa, you must apply for a Standard Visitor visa before you arrive in the UK. Your visa will be multiple entry, so you can leave during breaks and return to the UK using the same visa as long as it is valid.

How many times can I enter UK in a year?

You can choose to apply for a long-term Standard Visitor visa if you visit the UK regularly. This visa lasts 2, 5 or 10 years. You can stay for a maximum of 6 months on each visit. If you're under 18 years old when you apply, your long-term Standard Visitor visa will only be valid for up to 6 months after you turn 18.

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