Visas
eVisas
All Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) cards expire on 31 December 2024. Create your eVisa account now.
International students usually require a visa to live and study in the UK. The type of visa you'll need depends on your nationality and the length of your course. Some students do not need a visa.
The University's Student Immigration Service provides specialist support to international students who require a visa to study at the University of St Andrews. The service has two teams:
- International Advice, to give you advice and guidance on your student visa. To get visa advice, email [email protected].
- Compliance, to help protect your immigration status while you're studying. To get help to understand your visa responsibilities, call +44 (0)1334 46 2352 or email [email protected].
Read more about the University's responsibilities for giving visa advice.
If you are enrolled or employed at another educational institution and you have an arrangement with the University of St Andrews to visit as a researcher, scholar, or visiting academic, your School should email [email protected] to ask for advice on visas.
Lost or stolen documents
Email [email protected] to get advice on how to apply for a replacement if you have lost your visa or passport. If your BRP is lost or stolen, you may have to pay a fine and have to leave the UK if you don't report it to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Replacement BRPs are no longer issued by UKVI and you'll need to create a UKVI account to access your eVisa to prove your immigration status.
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