Student Immigration Service

We provide specialist support to international students who require a visa to study at the University of St Andrews. Comprised of the International Student Advice team and the Compliance team, each team has different responsibilities towards our students and institution.

International Advice team (advint@st-andrews.ac.uk) - Provides guidance and advice to students on a range of UK student-related immigration matters including: how, when and where to apply | dependants | lost passports and BRP's | visas for short-courses or residential sessions | staying, living, and working in the UK | Graduate visa.

Immigration Compliance team (visas@st-andrews.ac.uk) - Ensures the University meets its student sponsor obligations. Provides information and guidance on all matters relating to Student visa compliance including: Matriculation | ID and Confirmation checks | Visa expiry notifications.

Explore the support available for international students, from helping you apply for visas to advice on travelling and moving to the UK.

Visas

Find out if you need a visa to study in the UK, which type of visa you need, and how to successfully apply for your visa.

Moving to the UK

The University offers advice on visas, living and working in Scotland and a range of other information to make moving to the UK as smooth a process as possible for international students.

Travelling to the UK

Find out about entering the UK, including immigration checks, travelling around the UK and abroad, and getting travel insurance.

Bringing your family

Find out about studying in the UK with dependants, having your family come to visit you, or the status of babies born in the UK.

Lost or stolen documents

What to do if your passport, visa or other travel documents are lost or stolen.

Electronic Travel Authorisation - ETA

An Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is a new requirement for people who do not need a visa to come to the UK.