Visa and Immigration Student Advice Service

Important advice for students studying in the UK on a visa

Please see here for specific information about Covid-19 (Coronavirus) for students studying here on a visa.

Right to Study check information for EU, EEA and Swiss students continuing a course of study at the University.

The University has a dedicated team of staff to provide information and advice about visas and immigration for students and their dependants.

The University of Southampton's VISAS Team:

• Offer advice and guidance on matters relating to the UK Student visa type.
• Support international students, their dependants and recent graduates with immigration issues relating to study in the UK.
• Manage the application process and help to submit applications on behalf of current students extending their visas under the Student visa route.
• Liaise with UKVI on compliance matters.

The University is an Alternative Collection Location (ACL) for Student visas. We recommend that you use the University as the ACL if you are applying for a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) card for your Student  visa. The ACL code is: 2HE382.

The information contained in this website is believed to be correct at the time of publication. For further information please ensure that you refer to the relevant guidance from the UKVI at the time of applying. The University of Southampton is not responsible for the content of external webpages or information published by Government bodies.

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