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Immigration Advisory Service

Here to help you apply for a visa and all visa-related enquiries.

Applying for a Student Visa

Student visa

Graduate Route Visa

A way for international students to remain in the UK for two to three years after they have completed their studies.

Graduate Visa Route

e-Visa Information

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are replacing physical documents (BRP cards) with an online record of your immigration status. This is known as an eVisa.

eVisa

Request your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)

If you have received an unconditional offer from Goldsmiths but are yet or unable to complete the CAS request form, please contact immigration (@gold.ac.uk).

Contact us

You can also book an appointment to speak with us by phone or Microsoft Teams.

Before you arrive

Who needs a visa

How to find out if you need a visa to study in the UK.

Student visa

Student visa eligibility, how and when to apply.

Standard Visitor visa and Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

For those who will be at Goldsmiths for up to six months.

Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS)

How to request a CAS, which you'll need when applying for the Student visa.

Advance payment of tuition fees

Who needs to pay tuition fees in advance, how to pay and what to do if you would like a refund.

During your studies

Travel during your stay

Information on travelling outside the UK during your studies.

Working while studying

Whether or not you can work in the UK will depend upon the type of visa that you have.

Visits from family and friends

Inviting visitors from your home country to come to the UK.

Extending your visa

Requesting a CAS to continue your studies on a Student visa.

Taking a break from study

How to take a break and the possible visa implications.

Change of circumstances or course

As your visa sponsor it is important you tell us of any changes to your circumstances.

Replacing a lost visa

What to do if you lose your visa inside or outside the UK.

Correcting mistakes on your visa

We can normally help you to update your visa.

Student visa responsibilities

Information on the requirements and conditions relating to your Student Visa, to ensure that you maintain your visa rights in the UK.

After your studies

Visas and attending graduation

What you can do if your graduation is after your visa expires.

Other visa options

Skilled Worker, Graduate Route, Global Talent and Youth Mobility visa schemes.