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Visa Applications

If you are offered a place on a full-time course the team will provide you with the correct documentation to apply for your student visa. With effect from February 2010 (under the Tier 4 Points Based Immigration system) the visa letter will be replaced by a Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies. This is referred to as a CAS.

Be aware that the earliest you can obtain a visa is 3 months before you intend to travel.

For any further information on applying for a student visa please visit the following sites

Under the new Tier 4 immigration rules Peterborough Regional College has a duty to keep records of internation students' passports, visas and ID/biometric cards, as well as their contact details, so you must keep your contact details up to date.

The College also has a duty to report to the UK Border Agency (Home Office) any of the following:

  • any students who do not enrol on their course
  • any unauthorised absences from the course
  • any students who discontinue their studies
  • any significant changes in a student's circumstances, such as a reduction in the length of the course

Police Registration

International students (non EEC and non Commonwealth) are usually required to register with the Police within 7 days of arrival in the UK.

The current cost for this is £34.

Work Regulations

You may wish to work part-time whilst in the UK. This is a good way of mixing with English people in order to improve your language skills as well as earning extra pocket money.

You may be allowed take a part-time job (maximum 20 hours per week) although the type of work is limited.

International students no longer require a work permit to take part-time and vacation work.