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Visa and immigration information

General information

Students wishing to come to England to study need to take the following documents to the British Embassy or Consulate Visa Department of the country they live in. The Visa Department will require:

a completed Visa Application Form
your passport
2 passport size photographs
your letter of invitation from The College
proof that you have enrolled and can pay for your course
proof that you can support yourself financially whilst in England. For example you can take bank statements, or a letter from your company stating they are paying all the fees.

This process, depending on the country you live in, can take up to 2 or 3 days - so apply well in advance.

Students who intend to study for a long term should NOT apply for a Visitor's Visa as these cannot be changed to a Student Visa once you are here.

Further information on Visa requirements can be found below.

Official information

The British Home Office Immigration and Nationality Directorate
'Information about Students' (leaflet ISBN 1840821736 Revised 7/99) website
for information about:
Contact details
How do I qualify to come to the United Kingdom to study?
What are public funds?
Can I extend my stay as a student?
How do I apply?
Am I allowed to work?
May I bring my spouse and children with me?
is my spouse allowed to work?
Can I come to the United Kingdom to arrange my studies?
Do I have to register with the Police?

More detailed information can be found at the following addresses on the Immigration and Nationality Directorate and Home Office websites.

IND contents page

Student visa information

Prospective student visa information

Visitor visa information

Registration with the Police

Visa requirements

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