Pre-departure information

If you are a US passport holder, you do not need a visa if you are studying for a semester in England; however, you will need a valid U.S. passport.

To enter the UK, all travelers need a valid passport. Depending on your nationality, you will also need to obtain either a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before you travel. 

Check if you need a visa or ETA to come to the UK. You must have your visa or ETA before you travel to the UK. 

It is the student’s responsibility to check for updated visa procedures and required documentation. If you have any questions, your best resource will be your host university or the consulate.

Please note that visa requirements can change at any moment and our offices will not be informed. It is the student’s responsibility to check the embassy website for updated procedures and required documentation. If you have any questions, your best resource will be your host university or the consulate. Our office is happy to help as much as we can, but are not experts in immigration. 

Information on student visas and supporting documentation can be found on UK.gov website. 

NOTE: Visa application rules change frequently and the university cannot control visa acceptance. You are responsible for applying for and providing the proper documentation to the consulate or embassy.