The next steps you take after getting your visa approved, or what to do if your visa has been refused. What happens when your visa is approved You will receive your visa decision via email. If you applied for a visa before 15 July 2025, you receive a 90-day vignette in your passport which you will need to use to travel to the UK. You must only travel to the UK on or after the “valid from” date on the vignette.If you have applied for a Student visa after 15 July 2025, you will not receive a vignette. The decision letter will provide instructions on how to create your UKVI account so that you can view your eVisa. You must set up your eVisa account before you travel to the UK. You must only travel to the UK on or after the “valid from” date that appears on your eVisa. Read our guidance about eVisa accounts eVisa guidance Travel to and arrive in the UK You must have received your Student visa before you travel to the UK. Guidance on travelling to the UKAttend International Check-in When you get to the UK, we need to check your passport and immigration permission for your right to study. Make sure to book an international Check-in appointment for after your arrival to the UK. You should set up your online eVisa account and send us your share code in advance your appointment. You'll need to bring your passport and visa documents when attending your international check-in appointment in-person. Book an international check-in appointmentCheck our eVisa guidanceWhat to do if your visa has been refusedContact us immediately if your visa application has been refused. Email us at studentimmigration@ed.ac.ukIn your email, provide the following: your nameyour date of birthyour nationalityyour student numberwhere you made your applicationan attachment with your refusal notice (include all pages) We prioritise visa refusals, so you can get advice as quickly as possible. This article was published on 2024-07-29
