Applying for your visa

You can find out more about how to apply for your visa, and the steps involved in the visa application process, in our guides.

Student visa extension service

If you're a student on a full-time or pre-sessional course, you can apply to extend your visa through our Student visa extension service.

Student visas

Find out which type of student visa you need to apply for.

How to apply for a Student visa

Find out about the documents you need before applying for a Student visa, and which application process to use.

Your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies

You'll need a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number from the University before you can apply for your Student visa.

Financial evidence for your visa

Read about the financial documents that you need to provide in support of your visa application.

Advice and guidance

Read our advice about preparing for your visa and the common questions applicants have about them. You can also find out how to get more guidance from our Student Immigration team.

Student Immigration appointments and drop-in sessions

Find out how to book appointments and attend drop-in sessions for visa advice with our Student Immigration Service.

Coronavirus - information for Student and Tier 4 visa holders

Keep up to date with any relevant immigration advice during the coronavirus outbreak. Updated 11/01/2020

What to do if you have lost your passport or biometric residence permit (BRP)

You must take different actions depending on which immigration document you have lost, or has been stolen, and whether this happens in the UK or abroad.

Academic engagement monitoring for Student and Tier 4 visa holders

Find out more about the current academic engagement monitoring policy and process for Student and Tier 4 visa holders

Bringing your family to visit or live with you in the UK

If you're on a full-time Student visa, your family or friends may be able to apply to join you in the UK, but must follow a different process from you.

Travelling abroad

Find out how to get the right visa to travel abroad.

Working in the UK

Students at the University are often able to work while studying. However, there are several rules and regulations that you must know about and follow if you wish to do this.

Important information for full-time Student or Tier 4 visa holders working at the University

If you are on a full-time Student or Tier 4 visa, you must only work as much as your visa allows. You could face serious penalties for any error.

Using the Student and Tier 4 visa worker booking system as a full-time student

You can use the Student and Tier 4 visa worker booking system to make sure you don't exceed the number of hours you're entitled to work.

Work you are allowed to do on your full-time Student or Tier 4 Visa

Find out what work you can and can't do as a full-time Student or Tier 4 visa holder.

Placements as a full-time Student or Tier 4 visa holder

Find out how your visa status affects the placement, or placements, you may do as part of your course.

The Doctorate Extension Scheme

Find out how to apply for the Doctorate Extension Scheme visa so that you can start work in the UK after you have finished your doctoral studies.

Working after your studies

Find out what work visas are available for international students after you graduate.

Guidance on UK’s exit from EU

Find out how Britain's exit from the European Union could affect you.

Guidance videos on UK’s exit from EU

UKCISA, UUK, the NUS and the British Council have created some films to answer your questions about studying in the UK as an EU national post 31 January 2020.

Immigration information for prospective and current students about the UK leaving the EU

How prospective and current UK and EU students might be affected by Britain's exit from the EU.

Guidance and advice on EU Settlement Scheme

Find out how to apply and how the Student Immigration Service can support your EU Settlement Scheme application.

Important information

You should make sure that you have read and understood our information about the University's responsibilities to you and the UK government, and your own responsibilities while studying in the UK on your visa.

Student Immigration Service important information

As a Student visa holder, there are conditions attached to your visa as well as terms and conditions of studying at the University of Bath.

Student Immigration Basics - a training course for students

An online and fully interactive training course for all Student and Tier 4 visa holders at the University.

Information for staff

Find the information you need to help students and make sure the University remains UKVI compliant.

General information for staff about Student visas

This guide will help you to understand various different categories of immigration depending on the reason why a migrant wishes to come to the UK.

Guidance for staff on Standard Visitor and Short-term study visas

This guide will help you to understand more about visas available to students coming on programmes or visits of up to 6 months

Eligibility to work in the UK as University staff

The University is obliged to make sure all workers are eligible to work in the UK. Appropriate checks should be completed prior to any work being undertaken.

When staff should contact the Student Immigration Service

Details of the circumstances in which University staff should look for help from the Student Immigration Service.

Student Immigration Basics - a training course for staff

An online and fully interactive training course for all staff working with international students and applicants at the University.

Visas

Find out which visa type you need, how to apply and how our Student Immigration Service can help you with your visa questions.