Skilled Worker Visa
Overview of the Skilled Worker Visa and sponsorship requirements.
Staff Immigration
Information for current and prospective staff and visitors on immigration matters, including the available support.
Working in the UK
Information for current and prospective international staff and recruiting managers on the points-based immigration system and UK work visas
Applying for a Global Talent visa
Overview of the Global Talent visa endorsement routes and application process.
Temporary Work Visas
An overview of the most commonly used Temporary Work Visas and the sponsorship requirements.
Settlement / Indefinite Leave to Remain
Overview of the eligibility requirements, application process and how the Staff Immigration Team can help.
Information for Student or Tier 4 Visa workers
Understand the restrictions of your Student / Tier 4 Visa so you can work in accordance with the terms of your visa.
Right to Work
Information about eligibility to work checks in the UK
Conducting right to work checks
How to carry out the necessary checks to ensure workers are eligible to work in the UK.
Completing right to work in the UK checks for External Examiners of undergraduate studies
All External Examiners for undergraduate (UG) studies will need to complete a right to work in the UK check. This guide explains what you'll need to provide.
Visiting the UK
Information for staff about visiting the UK
Inviting visitors to the University
Understand what you need to do before inviting a visitor to the University and what types of activity they can do while they are here.
Support for International Staff
Information about how we can support international staff working at the University
Relocation procedure
Find out if you're eligible and how to claim relocation expenses.
Visa Reimbursement Scheme
Find out if you're eligible and how to claim immigration expenses.
Interest-free loan scheme for Home Office application fees and related legal costs
Apply for an interest-free loan to cover Home Office visa application fees and legal advice, to secure a legal right to live and work in the UK.
Brexit
Information and advice for current and prospective staff about Brexit
The EU Settlement Scheme
Information for staff on the EU Settlement Scheme and how to apply.
News Items
Staff immigration news updates
Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) for Academics/Researchers
Overview of the ATAS requirements and application process for international academics and research-only staff.
Contact Us
If you have any staff immigration or visa queries, please contact the Staff Immigration Team.