Visa guidance during your studies

Learn about your visa obligations, visa requirements for working, travelling or family visits, how to extend your visa, and the implications of changing your student status.

The University's Student Immigration Service can help you understand your visa requirements during your studies at the University of St Andrews.

Student visa holders

If you have a student visa, you must read and understand your visa responsibilities.

Guides on visas

  1. Apply for a new student visa to continue studying in the UK

    Understand who can extend their stay in the UK with a new student visa and what to do if you cannot apply from the UK.

  2. Changes to your studies may affect your visa

    Learn what changes in your studies can impact your current visa, and who to contact before making any changes.

  3. Check your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) and visa for mistakes

    Understand what details you should check on your BRP and visa, and how to report mistakes.

  4. Family or friends from overseas visiting or staying with you

    Learn if your family can join you while you are studying and how friends can visit.

  5. Get an eVisa

    Learn how to create a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account and get access to your eVisa.

  6. Living in the UK as an international student

    Learn more about aspects of life in the UK like the cost of living, bank accounts, transport, phones, internet, and getting access to healthcare.

  7. Travelling during your studies

    Learn how you can travel as an international student without breaking visa or University rules.

  8. Updating personal details when you have a student visa

    Learn what to do if your personal details change.

  9. Working in the UK during and after your studies

    Find out if you can work in the UK and what restrictions apply.

  10. Your responsibilities as a student visa holder

    Understand your student visa responsibilities to avoid problems with your immigration status.