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.
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) increase:
- The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) has increased since 6 February 2024. We understand that the IHS applicable to Student/Student Dependant visa applications is now £776 per year charge of visa duration. For Graduate route applicants (work visa), the IHS is now £1,035 per year charge of visa duration.
Find out which visa is the right one for you to study at Edinburgh and learn how to apply for it.
You need a CAS number to apply for a visa. The process to get a CAS number is different depending on what type of student you are. Find out what you need to do to get your CAS number.
Certain students are allowed to bring their partner and any children under 18 to the UK with them.
Application Guides
You can access our application guides below. Before you make a visa or ATAS application, you should ensure you have read our guidance in full.
Things to know while you are in the UK, such as:
When you arrive in the UK, you must attend International Check-in. Find out what you need to do to attend.
Guidance on visa options for those who wish to work in the UK during or after their studies.
Information on travelling to the UK and 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: