Pre-arrival Information
It is good to start your preparations to study in the UK well in advance. To help you navigate your way through the different stages, we have put together an International Pre-Arrival Guide.
- Order a Prospectus
- Undergraduate
- International
- University of Chichester International Pathways
- Study and Apply
- Your Country Representatives
- Country Specific Entry Requirements
- English Language Requirements
- Fees and Finance – International
- Visa and Immigration
- International Student Support
- Study Abroad and Exchange
- International Short Programme Unit (ISPU)
- Postgraduate
- Degree Apprenticeships
- Open Days and Campus Tours
International pre-arrival information
From 4am on Friday 18 March, you do not need to take any COVID-19 tests or fill in a passenger locator form when travelling to the UK from abroad.
These changes apply whether you are fully vaccinated or not.
Please check the UK government website regularly for the latest information relating to COVID-19 and travel restrictions.
Our new Be Prepared website is designed to help you with all aspects of your pre-arrival journey, so that you are fully prepared for your life and studies in the UK.
Topics covered:
- Pre-arrival guide
- Healthcare and registering with a local doctor
- How to open a UK bank account
- Travel and transport
- Student support and wellbeing
- Student visa information, including BRP collection
- International academic and language support
- Pre-departure webinars (booking links and recordings)
- International Orientation event booking information
- And more...
The vignette (sticker) you are issued in your passport will be valid for 30 days. During the COVID-19 pandemic you may be given a 90-day vignette.
You are required to collect your BRP within 10 days of arrival. The closest collection centre is in Southsea, Portsmouth.
When you collect your BRP, you must bring your passport and VISA DECISION LETTER with you. Please note that your letter does not state the location of your collection centre. You should check your visa application form for information on this.
Please note that if you are an EU/EEA/Swiss national used the UK ID check app when you applied for your Student Route visa, you will not be issued a BRP. Your status is digital, and you can prove it by requesting a share code via the UK government website.
The general requirement under the Immigration Rules for certain foreign nationals to register with the police (the “Police Registration Scheme”) has ceased. Please see our FAQ section for more information.
