Visa guidance for overseas students wishing to travel to the UK to study can be obtained from the following:

Please note that we are not responsible for information given by these organisation. The below information is for guidance purpose only.

CONTACT:

UKCOSA
UKCOSA: The Council for International Education provides advice and information to international students studying or planning to study in the UK, their family, teachers and other advisers:

UKCOSA: The Council for International Education
9-17 St Albans Place
London
N1 0NX

Website: www.ukcosa.org.uk


BRITISH COUNCIL
The British Council provides information to help international students prepare for study in the UK:

British Council Quality Development Unit
Education UK Marketing Division
The British Council
Bridgewater House
58 Whitworth Street
Manchester M1 6BB
UK

Website: www.britcoun.org/education/qdu/index.htm


UKvisas
You can get further advice and guidance about visas from:

UKvisas
LONDON SW1A 2AH

General enquiries: (+44) (0)20 7008 8438
Application forms: (+44) (0)20 7008 8308
E-mail: www.ukvisas.gov.uk/enquiries


IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY DIRECTORATE (IND)
You can get further advice and guidance about extending your stay once in the United Kingdom from:

Immigration and Nationality Directorate
Croydon Public Caller Unit
Lunar House
40 Wellesley Road
CROYDON CR9 2BY

General enquiries: (+44) (0)870 606 7766
Application forms: (+44) (0)870 241 0645
E-mail: public.enquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
Website: www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk


IMMIGRATION ADVISORY SERVICE
The IAS is an independent charity that gives free and confidential advice, assistance and representation to persons who are applying for an entry clearance for the United Kingdom. Their address is:

Immigration Advisory Service
2nd Floor
County House
190 Great Dover Street
LONDON SE1 4YB

Telephone: (+44) (0)20 7967 1200
Duty Office (24 hrs): (+44) (0)20 8814 1559
Fax: (+44) (0)20 7378 0665
E-mail: advice@iasuk.org


DRUGS WARNING
The United Kingdom has severe penalties against drug smuggling. Drug traffickers may try to bribe travellers. If you are travelling to the United Kingdom avoid any involvement with drugs.


CUSTOMS AND EXCISE
Advice on importing personal effects and goods into the United Kingdom may be obtained from:

HM Customs and Excise Dorset House
Stamford Street
LONDON SE1 9PY

Telephone: (+44) (0)845 010 9000
Website: www.ukcosa.org.uk


HEALTH INSURANCE
Before you travel, please check that you have adequate health insurance cover. Medical treatment in the UK can be expensive and students are not covered by the UK's national health insurance scheme (unless they are covered by a reciprocal health care agreement or they are enrolled on a course that is of six months duration or longer).