International and EU students

International Student Advisers

Visa advice

 

How can I extend my Tier 4 Student Visa in the UK?


The International Office works with the UKBA for Tier 4 General Student visa applications. Under the 'Print & Send' service, your application will be sent online and the supporting documents can be sent for you by the International Student Advisers for a small fee.
Visa applications are dealt with on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1000 to 1500 only.

You will need to bring the following documents: you can apply up to 3 months before your visa expires, we recommend you apply as early as possible

  • Completed application form downloaded and printed from the UKBA website
  • CAS letter (Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies) from Academic Registry, University House
  • Your passport(s) and current visa
  • 2 new photographs (passport sized) taken in the last month
  • Police Registration Certificate (if you have one)
  • ATAS Certificate (if stated on your CAS that you need one)
  • Most recent 1 month bank statement* showing £1600 + any remaining tuition fees (if you have been a student for 6 months or more) or £7200 + any remaining tuition fees (if you have been a student for less than 6 months or are changing visa types) PLEASE NOTE: This money will have to be in your account for a full 28 days
  • Official Financial sponsorship letter (if you are sponsored by your Government or an official recognised company)
  • If you are using your parents' funds you need: - original 1 month bank statement showing the required funds (statement must be in English or officially translated but funds can be in your country's currency) - your original Birth Certificate showing yours and your parents' names - letter from your parents signed and dated confirming they are sponsoring you
  • If you have Dependants you need: 1 completed application form per dependant downloaded and printed from the UKBA website and £900 per Dependant

 *Please note the list of acceptable financial institutions as described by the UKBA

 Please note: the UKBA rules change frequently. It is your responsibility to check the requirements. 

 

How can I obtain a Tourist Visa or Schengen visa?


We can produce a supporting letter if you are travelling to other countries, however you will have to make an appointment with the relevant Embassy to secure a visa yourself. 
It can take a long time to obtain an entry visa or a Schengen visa so applications must be submitted well in advance of the departure date. During vacation periods, e.g. Easter and Christmas, embassies and consulates receive many applications so it is advisable to begin planning your holiday at least 6 to 8 weeks in advance.
Visit the relevant country's Embassy website for information on what documents you need.

Travel Advice- before you travel abroad we highly recommend that you do the following:

  • take a photocopy of your passport and visa page and keep them separate from the originals. Store them on a memory stick or on an online storage site (for example on hotmail or yahoo) so you have access to them abroad. If you lose your passport, you won't be able to travel back to the UK
  • get travel insurance (even if it's a short trip!)
  • make sure you know the address, telephone number of your Embassy in the country you are going to
  • give your travel details and an emergency contact telephone number to your family and friends
  • make sure you have extra money in case of emergencies 

 

How do I invite my family or friends to visit me?


You will need to invite your guests yourself. The University cannot support any visa application for relatives or friends.

  • Download this information sheet for what to do next. 
  • Visitor visa application forms and guidance for your family and friends on the UKBA website.