Support services

International Student Advisers

Police Registration

Certain nationalities have to register with the Police within seven days of arrival in the UK. This will be indicated on your visa.
You would normally have to register if you are intending to stay in the UK for more than six months and are from one of these countries:

  • Afghanistan, Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan
  • Bahrain, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil
  • China, Colombia, Cuba
  • Egypt
  • Georgia
  • Hong Kong (SAR)
  • Iran, Iraq, Israel
  • Jordan
  • Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan
  • Lebanon, Libya
  • Moldova, Morocco
  • North Korea
  • Oman
  • Palestine, Peru
  • Qatar
  • Russia
  • Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria
  • Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan
  • United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
  • Yemen

Hampshire Police visits the University of Portsmouth during the first semester and appointments can be made by contacting the International Student Advisers. This service is for enrolled students and dependants only.

Pre-sessional English students (School of Languages & Area Studies): Hampshire Police will also visit the University during the summer. Appointments can be made by making a payment online before arrival. Full details will be in your Pre-sessional offer letter.

Documents needed to register with the Police:

  • your passport
  • your CAS visa letter
  • £34 cash

Please note that once you have registered it is your responsibility to keep your Certificate up to date. If you change your address or extend your visa you must go to the local police station to have your Certificate changed.