Immigration News New Online Immigration Status - eVisa:UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are developing a new digital immigration system, that will be in full operation from 2025 onwards. Physical visa documents are gradually being replaced with an online record of immigration status. This digital status will be known as an 'eVisa'. Please see our guidance page for further details.In the future, an 'eVisa' will be used to travel to the UK and act as evidence of visa permission. Your current passport must be registered and kept up to date in your UKVI online account (linked to eVisa status).Visa holders with a valid biometric residence permit (BRP) expiring on 31 December 2024:Until 31 December 2024 you must continue to carry your valid BRP, if you have one as this is your physical visa document for travel. Please check your initial UKVI visa grant email/letter for your actual visa expiry date. UKVI will let you know about registering for a UKVI online account and how to access the 'eVisa', before the 31 December 2024 expiry date of your BRP. UKVI eVisa information Student Immigration Service eVisa information UKCISA - eVisa guidance Apply for a visa Find out which visa type is the right one for your studies at the University of Edinburgh and learn about the application process. Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) Get a CAS number to apply for a visa. The process varies based on student type. Bringing your family (dependants) Certain students are allowed to bring their partner/spouse and any children under 18 to the UK with them. Find out more. Travelling to the UK What you can expect and need to consider when you are travelling to the UK. International Check-in When you arrive in the UK, you must attend International Check-in before you start your studies. Working in the UK Guidance on visa options for those who wish to work in the UK during or after their studies.Working during your studiesWorking after your studiesGraduate visaSkilled Worker visa While you are here Guidance on:Lost or stolen passport or BRP/visa: what to doChanges to your studies: how they affect your visaRights and responsibilities as a Student visa holder At the end of your studies Guidance on:Travelling at the end of your studiesRe-entering for work or further studiesOverstayingApplying for a visa to attend graduation EU, EEA and Swiss students Information on the EU Settlement Scheme for students from the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland. Information for staff Advice and guidance for University of Edinburgh staff working with non-UK students. Contact us How to get in touch with the Student Immigration Service News and support for conflict/humanitarian disasters If you are affected, please contact our team for specialist advice.Palestine/Israel conflict:There are no changes to Student visa conditions as a result of the ongoing situation in Palestine and Israel. You can also read about other support available in the University’s Statement on Palestine:Statement on Palestine and IsraelIsrael and Palestine | A University of Sanctuary (ed.ac.uk)Support for those affected by global conflictUkraine/Russia conflict:There are no changes to Student visa conditions as a result of the ongoing situation in Ukraine and Russia. You can also read about other support available in the University’s Statement on Ukraine:Statement on UkraineA University of SanctuarySupport for those affected by global conflictNews Update: Ukraine Scheme visa holders may be able to apply for an additional 18 months visa permission to stay in the UK under the new Ukraine Permission Extension scheme which opens from early 2025. Afghanistan conflict: There are no changes to Student visa conditions as a result of the situation in Afghanistan.You can read about the support available in the University’s Statement on Afghanistan:University of SanctuaryEdinburgh Global University's Statement This article was published on 2024-07-29
