Visas
eVisas
All Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) cards expire on 31 December 2024. Create your eVisa account now.
International students usually require a visa to live and study in the UK. The type of visa you'll need depends on your nationality and the length of your course. Some students do not need a visa.
The University's Student Immigration Service provides specialist support to international students who require a visa to study at the University of ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳. The service has two teams:
- International Advice, to give you advice and guidance on your student visa. To get visa advice, email advint@st-andrews.ac.uk.
- Compliance, to help protect your immigration status while you're studying. To get help to understand your visa responsibilities, call +44 (0)1334 46 2352 or email visas@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Read more about the University's responsibilities for giving visa advice.
If you are enrolled or employed at another educational institution and you have an arrangement with the University of ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ to visit as a researcher, scholar, or visiting academic, your School should email hr.immigration@st-andrews.ac.uk to ask for advice on visas.
Lost or stolen documents
Email advint@st-andrews.ac.uk to get advice on how to apply for a replacement if you have lost your visa or passport. If your BRP is lost or stolen, you may have to pay a fine and have to leave the UK if you don't . Replacement BRPs are no longer issued by UKVI and you'll need to create a UKVI account to to prove your immigration status.
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