Visa advice for Birmingham International Summer School

Below you will find useful information to help you apply for a visa to attend the Birmingham International Summer School.

Applying for a visa to study

International students need a visa (entry clearance/permission) to study in the UK. Even students classed as ‘non-visa nationals’ will need to apply for the correct permission to study in the UK.

If you are a visa national you must have a prior entry clearance visa or entry stamp that permits study.

  • If you are a visa national you must apply for your visa before you come to the UK. The University will provide you with a letter to use for your visa application. Check if you are a visa national on the UKVI website

If you are a 'non-visa national', this includes nationals from the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland, without Pre-settled Status or Settled Status under the EU settlement, you can:

  • Apply for a visa before you come to the UK; or
  • You can ask for entry as a student at the airport when you arrive. The University will provide you with a letter which you can use either to apply for prior entry clearance or to give to the Immigration Control Officer at the airport when they are checking your passport. You should request a Standard Visitor Visa.

I am a visa national - what type of visa should I apply for?

 You should apply for a Standard Visitor Visa before you travel to the UK.

Right to Study Check (RTS)

As the University has a Student Sponsor licence, before you start your course you will need to undertake a Right to Study Check (RTS).

You will receive more information about how to complete this before the Birmingham International Summer School. If you need more assistance, visit our support pages where you can find out how to submit an online query and receive further guidance on your application.