Travelling to the UK

Your visa options will depend on where you come from and how long you are studying for. If your full-time programme (on-campus) will be longer than 6 months, you will need to get a Student visa.

Travelling to the UK with a visa

This guidance is aimed at all international students (non-UK/Irish) who require a visa. If you are coming to study a full-time programme 6+ months or longer, you will need to obtain a Student visa. You will need a CAS to apply for a Student visa. If you are studying a short programme of up to 6 months, you can apply for a Standard Visitor visa. 

Non-visa Visitors (up to 6 months) need an ETA to travel

This guidance is aimed at non-visa nationals who will be studying a short programme of up to 6 months. Non-visa nationals need to get an ETA (pre-travel clearance) before requesting entry as a Visitor on arrival. 

Are you a new student moving to Edinburgh?

Have you received a Student visa and registered for online eVisa access?

You must complete your international check-in after arrival

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