Visas and Arrival

Our advice on making your visa application, arriving in the UK, and working whilst studying.

We’re here to make your visa application and arrival in the UK as simple as possible.

Important Information

If you are an international student or a student from the European Economic Area and you do not have EU Settled Status or EU Pre-Settled Status, you will probably need a visa to study in the UK.
The documents you’ll need to pack and what to expect when passing through UK immigration control.
Although international students are permitted to work part time during their course, you should be in a position to support yourself without needing to find a job.
UK Visas and Immigration undertake credibility interviews which will be carried out as part of the student visa application process.