Do I Need a Visa?

ARRIVAL IN THE UK BEFORE 1ST JANUARY 2021  

If you arrived in the UK by 11 pm on 31st December 2020 you and your family members will need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme.  Please visit our EU Settlement Scheme section for more information on the application process. The deadline for applying is 30th June 2021.

We would recommend that you check the UK government and the UKCISA websites for the latest developments and information on the rights of the EU/EEA/Swiss nationals in the UK.

ARRIVAL IN THE UK ON 1ST JANUARY 2021 AND BEYOND  

If you arrive in the UK after the transition period ended on 31st December 2020, you will need an immigration permission (visa) to study the UK.

CHECK IF YOU NEED A VISA   

Use the Home Office Check if you need a visa function to find out about your options.

WHAT TYPE OF STUDENT VISA DO I NEED?  

If you do not already have a permission to remain in the UK, you must apply for a student visa or a visitor visa to study at University of Chichester.

The length of the course may affect the type of visa you need. To help you understand what type of visa you require, please refer to our"Which Visa?" Flowchart.  

The above flowchart covers three types of visas:

• Student Route (Student Visa)
• Visitor Route; and
• Short-Term Student Visa (English Language courses only).

Please visit our Student Route  and Visitor Route sections for more information.

OTHER IMMIGRATION CATEGORIES   

For details on all immigration categories please visit the Home Office website.

Please visit our Student Visa and Visitor Visa sections for more information.

Students from all other countries need an immigration permission to study in the UK. If you have a permission to remain in the UK for some reason other than being a student, then you may not need a student visa.

CHECK IF YOU NEED A VISA   

Use the Home Office Check if you need a visa function to find out about your options.

WHAT TYPE OF STUDENT VISA DO I NEED?  

If you do not already have an immigration permission to remain in the UK, you must apply for a student visa or a visitor visa to study at University of Chichester.

The length of the course may affect the type of visa you need. To help you understand what type of visa you require, please refer to our "Which Visa?" Flowchart.

The above flowchart covers three types of visas:

• Student Visa (Student Route);
• Visitor Route; and
• Short-Term Student Visa (English Language courses only).

If you require individual advice please contact the International Student Advisory Service directly: international@chi.ac.uk or +44 (0) 1243 812146. We would be happy to provide immigration advice to our applicants and students.