Visas and Immigration
European Economic Area Nationals (EEA)
Nationals of the EEA will not require a visa to study in the
UK.
The countries of the EEA are: Austria, Belgium, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein,
Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Republic of Ireland,
Spain, Sweden and the UK.
Although you do not need a visa it would be advisable to carry
your acceptance letter with you when you are entering the UK.
Non EEA nationals
To find out if you need a student visa, you
will need to contact the British Mission (Embassy, Consulate or
High Commission) in your home country.
Details of all British representations abroad can be found at
http://www.fco.gov.uk/
For further information about immigration and visas, the
following sites are useful:
Remember that it is your own responsibility to check whether you
need a visa and if so to ensure that you have the correct type.
Rules and regulations in this area have become increasingly
strict over the past few years and it is in your own interests to
have everything in order.
Page last updated 9/27/2007