Immigration News
New Online Immigration Status - eVisa:
- UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are developing a new digital immigration system, that will be in full operation from 2025 onwards. Physical visa documents are gradually being replaced with an online record of immigration status. This digital status will be known as an 'eVisa'. Please see our guidance page for further details.
- In the future, an 'eVisa' will be used to travel to the UK and act as evidence of visa permission. Your current passport must be registered and kept up to date in your UKVI online account (linked to eVisa status).
Visa holders with a valid biometric residence permit (BRP) expiring on 31 December 2024:
- Until 31 December 2024 you must continue to carry your valid BRP, if you have one as this is your physical visa document for travel. Please check your initial UKVI visa grant email/letter for your actual visa expiry date. UKVI will let you know about registering for a UKVI online account and how to access the 'eVisa', before the 31 December 2024 expiry date of your BRP.
Find out which visa type is the right one for your studies at the University of Edinburgh and learn about the application process.
Get a CAS number to apply for a visa. The process varies based on student type.
Certain students are allowed to bring their partner/spouse and any children under 18 to the UK with them. Find out more.
When you arrive in the UK, you must attend International Check-in before you start your studies.
Guidance on visa options for those who wish to work in the UK during or after their studies.
Information on the EU Settlement Scheme for students from the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.
Advice and guidance for University of Edinburgh staff working with non-UK students.
News and support for conflict/humanitarian disasters
If you are affected, please contact our team for specialist advice.
Palestine/Israel conflict:
There are no changes to Student visa conditions as a result of the ongoing situation in Palestine and Israel. You can also read about other support available in the University’s Statement on Palestine:
- Statement on Palestine and Israel
- Israel and Palestine | A University of Sanctuary (ed.ac.uk)
- Support for those affected by global conflict
Ukraine/Russia conflict:
There are no changes to Student visa conditions as a result of the ongoing situation in Ukraine and Russia. You can also read about other support available in the University’s Statement on Ukraine:
News Update: Ukraine Scheme visa holders may be able to apply for an additional 18 months visa permission to stay in the UK under the new Ukraine Permission Extension scheme which opens from early 2025.
Afghanistan conflict:
There are no changes to Student visa conditions as a result of the situation in Afghanistan.
You can read about the support available in the University’s Statement on Afghanistan: