What should I do if I am arriving late?

Once you've arrived in the UK, you'll want to complete the enrolment process as soon as possible so that you can collect your ID card and attend your programme. These are the things that you will need to do when you arrive on campus:

• Read our article It's my first time on campus, how will I collect my ID card? for the latest guidance on obtaining your ID card. Remember if you are an international student you need to complete the Right to Study checks once you arrive in the UK. You will need to do this before being able to collect your ID card
• Obtain your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) if you are an international student once you've arrived.

Standard visa applications submitted outside of the UK take around 3 weeks from the date you submit your biometric information at a Visa Application Centre or via the IDV App.

Important to know: Visa applications can take longer than the advertised processing times, especially if the case worker has requested additional information from you. King’s is not able to speed up your Student visa application, nor can we request information about your application from the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) before the standard visa application processing times have passed.

If you’ve been waiting for the outcome of your Student visa application for longer than the advertised processing times and you’re concerned you won’t be able to arrive by the latest enrolment date, please contact our Visa & International Student Advice team for immigration advice.