Updating your details
You must ensure you keep both the University and UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) up to date with your personal information.
Keeping the University up to date
Registration
An important condition of your Student visa is that you register, and remain registered, on your programme of study.
At the beginning of your programme you will need to show us your passport and immigration status (visa), before you can register. You will be emailed instructions on how to do this at the start of your studies as part of your induction schedule (see International Student Clearance for details). In each subsequent year of study you will need to make sure you complete the online registration process to remain a registered student.
Passports & eVisas
The University is required to keep a copy of your passport and current immigration permission, which will usually be in the form of an eVisa. We will not share this information with anyone else (other than UK Visas & Immigration) unless you give us your permission to do so.
If you obtain a new passport or visa during your studies, you must update your student record by emailing a clear photo of your new passport or new to immigrationcompliance@exeter.ac.uk.
Visa validity
It is extremely important that you ensure your visa remains valid throughout your period of study.
At the start of your course, you should be given a Student visa which covers the duration of your studies plus some wrapping-up time (contact us if this is not the case). If you require extra time to finish your programme, you will need to apply for a new Student visa before your current visa expires. We will send you a reminder approximately 2 months before your visa is due to expire if you are still studying with us.
If you do need to extend your visa, our office will advise you on eligibility, issue you with a new CAS number, and can also check your application and supporting documents.
Contact details
A Student visa requirement is that you make sure the University always has a record of your current address and other contact details. You will be required to provide these when you register, but please ensure you inform us of any changes. You can do this by logging into the via MyExeter .
Keeping UK Visas & Immigration up to date
Most students will have an eVisa and therefore a UKVI account which is quick and easy to update. To avoid delays to travel or to future visa applications, notify UKVI if any of the following changes:
- passport or travel document
- name
- mobile phone number
- email address
- home address
- postal address
In your UKVI account, you can also:
- correct your date of birth
- add or change a nationality
- add another passport or travel document
- change your photo
Sign in to your and Contact us if you need any help or advice on your situation.
The BRP card system ended in December 2024 as UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) from 01 January 2025. Since 01 January 2025, students have been able to prove their immigration status online with an eVisa.
NOTE: Your actual visa expiry date is also listed on your decision email. You should check the date listed there carefully and follow instructions on this page if you think there's an error.