Applying for your first Tier 4 Visa
FAQs surrounding applying for your first Tier 4 (General) student visa.
Please look carefully at our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). You may find that your question has already been answered.
Our FAQs are divided into different topics. Please read all of the relevant topics to find an answer to your question. The topics are listed in alphabetical order from A to Z.
If you cannot find the answer you are looking for or if you still feel uncertain, please contact us through our online enquiry form.
Tier 4 pilot scheme
FAQs about the Tier 4 pilot scheme.
Attendance and absence
FAQs surrounding attendance, authorised absence and Tier 4 compliance.
Biometric Residence Permits & police registration
FAQs for Tier 4 students surrounding Biometric Residence Permits (BRP) cards and police registration.
Change of immigration status
FAQs for Tier 4 students changing their immigration status to a different category.
Change of personal details
FAQs for Tier 4 students who have changed, or are planning to change, their personal details.
Change of programme
FAQs for Tier 4 students currently studying at the University of Southampton about changing their programme of study.
Completing your programme of study early
FAQs for Tier 4 students about the implications of completing programmes of study early.
Enrolment
FAQs for students, both new and current, about enrolling at the University of Southampton.
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FAQs for pre-sessional students who need to book a document checking appointment with the VISAS Team.
Family and dependants
FAQs for Tier 4 students regarding bringing family and dependants to live the UK while you study.
Leaving the United Kingdom
FAQs surrounding leaving and returning to the UK with a Tier 4 visa.
Lost visas and passports
FAQs for lost or stolen passports and visas (including BRP cards) including step-by-step instructions for what you need to do next.
Maternity leave
FAQs for Tier 4 students about taking maternity leave.
New student registration
FAQs for Tier 4 students starting a new course of study or arriving at University for the first time.
Placements
FAQs for Tier 4 students wanting to undertake a placement during their studies at the University of Southampton.
Registering a new visa or passport
FAQs for current Tier 4 students about registering their new visa or passport with the University of Southampton.
Suspending and repeating studies
FAQs for Tier students surrounding suspending or repeating their studies.
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Transferring institution
FAQs surrounding either transferring from or to the University of Southampton.
Working restrictions and Tier 4
FAQs surrounding the working restrictions for Tier 4 students.
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Frequently asked questions
If you are uncertain about anything or you have a query, then our comprehensive frequently asked questions (FAQs) page may have the answer.
Visa drop-in and appointments
You can talk to one of our visa advisers by coming to a visa drop-in session, or you can book an appointment for an in-depth discussion.
Enquiry form
You can contact us through our online enquiry form. We strongly encourage people to contact us through the online enquiry form rather than to directly email us.