Important!  

New requirements for students entering the U.K.

"All US citizens (and those from Canada, South Africa, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Hong Kong ) entering the UK as students or work permit holders and their dependants after November 13, 2003 who wish to stay for six months or longer, need to apply for Entry Clearance." - The British Council USA


The British Council USA

http://www.britishcouncil.org/usa

For Immigration and Visa Issues, please follow these links on the British Council's website.

Education | Prospective Students | Visas,Work, and Internships

http://www.britishcouncil.org/usa-education-students-visas-work-internships.htm

Do I need a visa?

Try these online services. They will tell you whether or not you need one.

Fastrack Application Process

http://www.britainusa.com/visas/visas.asp

UK Visas

http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/

New students, please work on this as soon as possible!

The average processing time for visas is 2 weeks to a couple months.

St Chris enforces a strict attendance policy. Visa and immigration problems are not valid excuses to be exempt from this policy. It is your responsibility to resolve these issues before you begin classes.

Other important sites:

Britain USA - The British Consulate
(visas, passports, entry clearances, working visas, embassy contact)
http://www.britainusa.com

British Council USA
(for foreign students studying in the UK)
http://www.britishcouncil.org/usa

Education UK
(more information about studying in the UK)
http://www.educationuk.org

British High Consulate in Canada
(visas and entry clearances for Canadian students)
http://www.britainincanada.org

American Embassy London
http://www.usembassy.org.uk

American Embassy London
For American Visitors to the United Kingdom
http://www.usembassy.org.uk/uk4us.html

Foreign & Commonwealth Office
http://www.fco.gov.uk

For additional information regarding visas, please contact your nearest British
Consulate for details.