This article contains a list of important things to consider as you prepare to travel to the UK.
Visa support & advice
For further guidance on applying for a visa outside the UK, please refer to the government guidance below:
If you need further support with obtaining a visa at this time, contact the Visa & International Student Advice team. See the section ‘What visa/immigration support can I access while at King’s?’ for more information.
Do I need to request a new CAS?
A CAS is usually valid for 6 months, so you will need to check if it is still valid. If it has expired, UKVI may still allow you to use it depending on when it was issued.
Contacting your faculty/department
If you are having difficulties returning to the UK, you should inform your faculty/department, in addition to contacting the Visa & International Student Advice team.
Travelling safely once you've arrived
Useful links about public transport in the UK & London:
Completing enrolment and obtaining your ID card
Please refer to the following heading below for further guidance:
If you are a new student
- I'm a new student, how do I complete enrolment?
- It's my first time on campus, how will I collect my Student ID card?
If you're on a Student/Tier 4 visa
If you're on a Student/Tier 4 Visa arriving in the UK for the first time, you’ll also need to:
- Check if you need to complete the Right to Study Check
- Obtain your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)
- Keep up-to-date with the latest guidance on Police Registration
If you are a returning student
What visa/immigration support can I access while at King’s?
Our article International student advice and support summarises the various support options accessible to our international student community throughout the 2023-24 academic year.