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.
Aside from life at City, there are numerous ways to make the most of life in London and the UK
Find out more information about the EU Settlement Scheme to allow EEA nationals and their family members to apply for the right to remain in the UK long-term after the UK exits the European Union
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.
From 27th of August until 4th of October 2019 only we will run drop in sessions every day from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
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 20 minutes without needing to make an appointment.
Monday to Friday: 2:00 to 4:00 PM
Appointments are intended for students who need specific support with visa applications. 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 applying for their visa in the UK should book an individual appointment to have their visa application and documents checked by an International Student Adviser.
From 27th of August until 4th of October 2019 only 45-minute appointments are available daily.
Appointment times are Monday to Friday* from 9:30 AM and the last timeslot is 11:30 AM
*Please note that on Thursdays the first appointment is at 10:30 AM.
Book your appointment by emailing us with the following information:
