International students must complete the mandatory international check-in process after arrival to the UK. Please make sure you read all information relevant to your immigration permission and follow the instructions below before you book an appointment for International Check-in. Further information for your permission type: New Student visa arrivals You will need to upload a copy of your passport and attend an in-person appointment for International Check-in after you enter the UK. If you have eVisa access, you should send your share code to us now. Pre-sessional English language students Now that you have successfully completed your Pre-sessional programme, you do not need to attend another International Check-in appointment. Follow the steps below to find out what you need to do next. If you are entering the UK as a standard visitor (ETA or Standard Visitor visa) All students coming to the UK with Standard Visitor visa permission must complete the required International Check-in. Standard Visitor permission can only be used where study will be completed within 6 months (or for one-off resit exams or repeats within 6 months). Re-Engagement International Check-in following interruption If you are a current student and you requested an Authorised Interruption of Study, this may have impacted your Student visa and you may have to complete a re-engagement international check-in before resuming your studies. Student visa extensions This page is for Student visa holders who are extending their visa from inside the UK to continue studies or start a new programme. If you are making a Student visa extension in the UK, you will need to attend two in-person appointments for International Check-in. Study implications if you have a Graduate or High Potential Individual (HPI) visa Important information and instructions for Graduate or High Potential Individual (HPI) visa holders. This guidance doesn't apply to dependant visas. If you have EU Settlement Scheme pre-settled or settled status If you hold EU Settlement pre-settled or settled status, you will still need to complete International Check-in, but you don’t need to book or attend an in-person appointment. Your international check-in can be completed online. If you have any other type of immigration permission Find out what to do if you have another type of permission for the UK, for example BN(O), Ukraine Scheme, an asylum claim, refugee status, Skilled Worker and Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). This article was published on Monday 29 July 2024