Travelling to and entering the UK

We recommend that you print a copy of your CAS and keep this with you in your hand luggage when you arrive in the UK. You should also carry your conditions letter for BRP collection and the original qualifications as stated on your CAS. Your original qualifications stated on your CAS may be required for visa checks by the university during the year.

If you have obtained your visa in your home country, you must ensure your visa is stamped upon entry to the UK to activate your visa and as proof of your entry date which may be required in the future.

eGates and proof of entry: Please note you must not use the eGates if you are entering the UK as a student. You must see a Border Force officer on arrival to stamp and activate your visa. If your visa is not stamped on entry, you must present yourself to an immigration official at the airport in the UK and explain that you have not had your visa stamped. You must do this in the first airport in which you enter the UK as you will not be able to see an official or have your visa stamped at another UK airport if you have a connecting domestic UK flight. It is also advisable to keep copies of your flight booking, tickets and boarding passes for your personal record to confirm your date of entry to the UK in addition to the stamp on your passport.

The university may request proof of entry during Registration and Attendance/Visa Checkpoints This is required by UKVI as part of our student sponsor duties.

Police Registration: If you are from a country that requires you to register with the police once in the UK, you must do this with OVRO within seven days of arrival.