Immigration control
When you arrive in the UK, you should follow the 'Arrivals'
signs to Passport Control. You will notice that there are separate
queues for UK, EEA and Swiss passport holders, and all other
passport holders.
At Passport Control, you should be prepared to answer questions
about yourself and your intended stay in the UK. All students are
required to show the immigration officer a valid passport or travel
document. Students from outside the EEA and Switzerland will also
be required to show:
- an 'entry clearance' sticker (if appropriate)
- your BPP student status letter
- evidence of sufficient funds to cover tuition fees, living
costs and accommodation for yourself and any dependants
- you may also be asked to provide details of your accommodation
in London and evidence of your qualifications
At Immigration Control, some students may be asked to show
recent evidence of a medical examination/chest x-ray, or may be
asked to have a routine medical check.
If you have not applied for entry clearance before arriving in
the UK, the Immigration Officer will need to verify that you meet
the entry requirements to study in the UK. Once the Immigration
Officer is satisfied that you meet these requirements, they will
stamp your passport stating how long you can stay in the UK, and
any other restrictions placed on you. Immigration Officers at
airports/ports can only give you permission to stay in the UK for a
maximum of six months.
Problems at Immigration Control
If you are refused entry into the UK and you do not have entry
clearance, you can be sent back immediately. However, if you have
entry clearance, you will be able to appeal against the refusal
from within the UK. If you experience any problems at Immigration
Control, you may contact the Student Support Office.
You should also contact the Immigration Advisory Service (IAS).
The IAS is an independent charity which gives confidential advice
and representation to individuals on immigration matters.
Registering with the Police
In some instances, students who will be staying in the country
for longer than six months may be required to register with the
police within seven days of their arrival. The stamp in your
passport will tell you if you need to do this.