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Before you travel

You do not need to apply for a visa, but you will need to apply for an (except BNO passport holders).

You do not need to make any sort of visa application in advance, but you should carry the following documents in your hand luggage in case you are asked to present them at Border Control:

• 樱花动漫 Visitor visa letter: The letter will be provided by the following team:
  • One Semester Study Abroad students – Study Abroad team. This is your acceptance letter from the Inbound team.
  • PhD students attending viva – the Doctoral College.
  • Students returning for January or May exams – your Hub.
  •  Visiting Postgraduate Research students – the CAS team. You will also need a letter from your home university confirming the details of your programme of study.
  • International Summer School students – International Summer School team.

• ATAS certificate: Only required for certain science?related postgraduate subject areas – it will be stated on your offer letter. You must apply for your ATAS certificate at least 6 weeks before you plan to travel to the UK. You cannot start your study at Exeter without it. See our  ATAS information for guidance before applying.

• Bank statement: We recommend that you pack a recent bank statement or other proof of funding (for example a letter confirming your expenses are covered) in case the Border Force Officer wishes to see it, although this is rarely requested.

Entering the UK at the Border

If your nationality qualifies to enter via an , you can join that queue and you will not see a Border Force Officer. You will scan your passport and will automatically be classed as entering the UK as a Visitor. Your passport will not be stamped.*

If your nationality does not allow you to enter via the eGate, or these are not available at your port of entry, you will need to join the queue to see a UK Border Force Officer. On reaching the officer, you will need to present your passport. You may also be asked to present the documents listed above. Your passport may be stamped with a date stamp, but this is not essential.*

*You should keep evidence of your travel to the UK (e.g. boarding pass or flight, train or ferry ticket), as this will need to be presented to the University when you register on your programme to confirm the date your immigration permission starts.

You will go through one of the above immigration processes regardless of the method you use to enter the UK, including travel by air, ferry, train or car.

Travelling via the Republic of Ireland e.g. Dublin

If you are travelling via the Republic of Ireland, you may want to consider applying for a Visitor visa in advance. The Republic of Ireland is part of the Common Travel Area with the UK (note that Northern Ireland is separate and is part of the UK). If you enter the UK via Ireland, you will receive an Irish immigration entry stamp and you are unlikely to go through immigration control again between Ireland and the UK.

Your Irish entry stamp is valid only for 3 months, and you may need to leave the UK and re?enter at a UK port if you need more time for your studies.

University registration

On arrival at the University, you will need to present your passport at International Student Clearance before you can register. You will also need to present evidence of your travel to the UK, for example the stamp in your passport or your boarding pass or flight, train or ferry ticket. You will receive instructions on where to go for this before you arrive.

Travelling during your studies

You are permitted to travel in and out of the UK during the 6 months after you first entered the UK, but you should ensure you do not exceed the 6 month period. Once you have registered, you will be able to generate a student status (“to whom it may concern") letter (which you can generate in the SRS section on MyExeter) which you can carry with you to evidence your course dates when you travel.

Travelling before/after your studies

As long as your total time in the UK is less than 6 months, it is fine to come to the UK as a tourist before the start of your studies or remain as a tourist after you finish your course.

How to apply

• The earliest you can apply for a Visitor visa is three months before you travel.
• Information you will need to apply and the link to the application form is here: 
• Prepare your documents and apply online - the application fee is £127 (rising to £135 from 08/Apr).
• Book and attend an appointment at a Visa Application Centre to provide your passport, original documents and enrol your biometrics. *You may be charged additional fees for the biometrics appointment.
• Standard processing time is 3 weeks from the date of your appointment. For current processing times please see the .

Document list

Below is a summary of required documents. Please see and for further details.

• Current passport: This must be valid for the whole of your visit to the UK.
• 樱花动漫 Visitor visa letter: The letter will be provided by the following team:
  • One Semester Study Abroad students – this is your acceptance letter from the Inbound team.
  • PhD students attending viva – the Doctoral College.
  • Students returning for January or May exams – your Hub.
  •  Visiting Postgraduate Research students – the CAS team. You will also need a letter from your home university confirming the details of your programme of study in your country.
  • International Summer School students – International Summer School team.
• ATAS certificate: Only required for certain science?related postgraduate subject areas – it will be stated on your offer letter. You must apply for your ATAS certificate at least 6 weeks before you plan to travel to the UK. The certificate will be emailed to you and you cannot start your study at Exeter without it. You should familiarise yourself with our in‑depth ATAS information  before you apply.
• Accommodation and travel plans: Details of where you intend to stay, e.g. University accommodation details or tenancy agreement. You do not need to have paid for this before you apply for your visa. If you are staying with a friend or family member, include a letter from them confirming this. You should also include details of outgoing and return flights, but these do not need to have been booked.
• Evidence of sufficient funds: You need to show that you have enough money to support yourself while in the UK. For example, bank statements or payslips covering 6 months showing that you have sufficient money to cover travel, accommodation, tuition fees and other study expenses. There are no specific requirements for a Visitor visa; however, we suggest you use the Student visa monthly amount for living expenses as a guide: £1,171/month (excluding tuition fees).
• Sponsorship: If you are receiving any financial assistance for your visit — for example from a family member, a friend, an employer or an organisation — they are considered to be your sponsor. You must provide details of this sponsorship on the application form and include evidence of their ability and willingness to pay for you.
• Other documents: If you are under 18, applying for your visa in a country where you are not a national, or if any of your documents are not in English, you will need to provide additional documents.

Travelling to the UK

Your Visitor visa will have a 'valid from' date and you should not travel to the UK before this date. On arrival in the UK, you will need to present your visa to a UK Border Force Officer who will stamp your passport with the date that you entered. You should carry a copy of your 樱花动漫 Visitor visa letter with you in case you need to show it to the UK Border Force Officer.

If you are a national of , you can enter through an eGate at the airport instead, but you will need to keep your flight ticket or boarding pass as proof of your date of entry as you won't receive a date of entry stamp in your passport.

University registration

On arrival at the University, you will need to present your passport, visa and entry stamp (or flight ticket/boarding pass) to International Student Clearance before you can register. You will receive instructions via email on where to go for this before you arrive.

Travelling during your studies

Your Visitor visa should be multiple entry, so you should be able to leave and re-enter the UK during your course. Unless you are eligible to enter via an eGate you will need to get your visa stamped each time you enter the UK.  All students should carry a student status (“to whom it may concern") letter (obtained from the SID Desk in the Forum, Penryn Info Point in Cornwall, or printed through SRS in MyExeter) in your hand luggage in case you need to prove to the UK Border Force Officer that you are still studying.

Travelling after your studies

You don't need to leave the UK immediately after you have finished studying at Exeter buy you must leave by the expiry date printed on your visa.

Questions?

Navigating the Visitor rules can be complicated. If you have any questions, contact the trained immigration advisers in International Student Advice.