Advice for students arriving in the UK

Advice for students arriving in the UK

All passengers arriving at UK ports of entry are checked through passport control by immigration officers to establish their identity and nationality. If you are arriving in the UK with a student visa, then you may be asked to show some or all of the following documents to prove your identity and to satisfy the immigration officer that you still meet the requirements of a student visa.

1. Your passport or travel document with a valid student visa

2. An offer letter or copy of certificate of acceptance for studies (CAS)

3. Any previous degrees/certificates mentioned in the CAS

4. Copy of English language test (if mentioned in the CAS)

5. Evidence to prove that you have sufficient funds to pay your course fees and maintain yourself (and your dependants if applicable). You can prove this with one or more of the following documents

I Recent bank statements,

II A letter from your bank confirming that you have access to the required funds

III A letter or document to show that you have successfully transferred funds to the UK bank in your own account.

IV A letter or receipt from the institute to show that you have paid all or part of your course fees.