If you are not a
national from the
European Economic
Area (EEA), you need
to ascertain whether
or not you are a
"Visa National".
Visit the Foreign
and Commonwealth
Office Website for details. Use the
enquiry form, if you
are not sure
alternatively, get
advice from your
nearest British
Diplomatic Post -
LISTED HERE.
If you are a visa
national student,
you must obtain
entry clearance in
your home country,
before you travel,
in the form of a
visa.
Non visa nationals
who come to the UK
to study are not
required to obtain a
visa before they
travel to the UK.
You can however
apply for entry
clearance in the
form of an "entry
certificate" The
advantages of
obtaining prior
entry clearance are
as follows:
• If for any reason
an Immigration
Officer does not
want to admit you on
arrival, you will be
able to remain in
the UK while you
appeal against the
decision.
• If you are coming
to study for less
than 6 months you
can ask the entry
clearance officer in
your country for
conditions allowing
you to take part
time/vacation work,
a sandwich course
placement or an
internship when you
arrive.
If you wish to apply
for entry clearance
you need to complete
the form IM2A, and
any
related forms as
applicable.
They are
available at the
nearest British
Embassy/High
Commission and at
the website as
previously
mentioned. You must
allow plenty of time
for this form to be
processed.
You may be asked to
attend an interview
after submitting
your application.
Applications should
be accompanied by:
• A valid Passport
• Two recent
passport sized
photographs.
• Non refundable
entry clearance fee
(paid in local
currency)
• Relevant diplomas
or educational
certificates.
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you want to visit
the UK to compare
different places of
study and courses
you will have to
explain this clearly
to the Immigration
Officer at the port
of entry.
You will
be expected to
provide evidence
that you have made
contact with
Language Schools,
Colleges and
Universities in the
UK (i.e. with
letters inviting you
to an interview).
