Visa & immigration advice
City, University of London has an International Student Advice team who provide confidential advice and guidance to applicants and students on study-related visa and immigration issues
City, University of London has an International Student Advice team who provide confidential advice and guidance to applicants and students on study-related visa and immigration issues
Find out how to apply for a Tier 4 General Student visa if you are a Non-EEA or Switzerland applicant studying a full time course.
Find out how to apply for a short-term study visa if you are coming to the UK to do a short course or a short period of research.
Find out if and how you can work in the UK during or after your studies depending on which visa you have and which permissions you need.
Find out about the Schengen Visa Scheme which allows travel between certain countries within the EEA and Switzerland using only one visa.
Find out how to apply for a visa to attend your own graduation or your family members who may need to apply for visas to visit London.
Ensure you keep up to date with news regarding updates or changes for your UK Visa and your immigration requirements while studying.
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Find information on the requirements for studying in the UK if you're a national of an EEA country.
You will find all information for visa applications on our website. If you have any further questions, please send us a query by email (visaadvice@city.ac.uk), come to our drop-in session or make an appointment to see an International Student Adviser.
The Student Centre opening hours are:-
Due to the complex nature of immigration we do not offer advice by telephone, except by pre-arranged telephone interview where it is not possible for a student to attend in person.
The International Student Advice team run regular 'drop-in' sessions at the Student Centre, Northampton Square, to provide students with face-to-face advice and information on immigration matters. These offer the chance to speak to an adviser for up to 30 minutes without needing to make an appointment.
Tuesday: 14:30 – 16:30
Thursday: 10.30 – 12.30
Appointments are intended for students who need specific support with a visa application, either before it is submitted or once an application has been refused. Students who have general questions about applying for a visa should read the guidance on this website, email us or attend a Drop-in session.
Students who are extending their visa are required to book an individual appointment to have your visa documents checked and submitted by an International Student Adviser. 45-minute appointments are usually available three times a week, but it can be arranged at other times at the discretion of an adviser.
| Mondays 14:00-17:00 | Wednesdays 10:00 - 13:00 | Fridays 14:00 - 17:00 |
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Book your appointment by emailing us with the following information:
