New students

Overview

If you are travelling to the UK to be a student, you may need to apply for a visa to enter the UK.

Students from outside EEA or EU, coming for a full degree course lasting six or more months, may need a Tier 4 General visa.

Everything you need to know about the application process.

What does being a ‘sponsored migrant’ involve?

The visa process is an application - and sometimes applications can be refused.

Student visitor visa/entry-clearance is issued for a maximum of six months.

After arriving in Edinburgh, some international students may need to register with the police.

Applicants from certain countries/regions need to show they are free from TB.

This article was published on Feb 28, 2012