Student visa wait

The CAS and visa process can take several months. Some countries offer a fast track visa service. Your local visa office or embassies will be able to advise you.

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When your visa is approved

If your visa application is approved, you will be issued with the following items:

Temporary entrance vignette (sticker) in your passport. This will be valid for 30 days from the date that you entered on your visa application.
Visa approval confirmation

You must collect your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) within 10 days of your arrival in the UK. You must bring all of your original documents with you to enrol.

1) Collecting from University of Sunderland in London

You will need to collect your BRP from the post office. Your decision letter will confirm which post office you have to collect your BRP from.

Important visa information

Once you have your visa, there are still some important things you have to remember:

If your main course of study is six months or more (but less than 12 months) the length of leave on your BRP will be the duration of the course plus two months after the end of your course.
If your main course of study is 12 months or more the length of leave on your BRP will be the duration of the course plus four months after the end of your course.
If you are studying a course at degree level or above (or a short-term study abroad programme) you are permitted to work 20 hours during term-time and full-time during vacation periods.
If you are studying a course below degree level or a pre-sessional English course you are permitted to work 10 hours during term-time and full-time during vacation periods.
You are not entitled to claim public funds.
You may be required to register with the police within seven days of arrival (this will be stated on your entry clearance vignette).

We aim to support Student visa applicants with the information required to successfully apply for a visa. Please read our visa guide and guidance for international applicants. We strongly recommend that you read the Home Office Guidance before you start your application.

We hope that by following our advice and the guidelines you are fully prepared to make a successful visa application.

Student visa wait