Most students with long-term immigration permission (this does not include visitors) should now have an record of their immigration permission, including those who were issued a biometric residence permit (BRP) due to expire 31 December 2024. UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) provide a
Before travel, it is important to and that the passport you will use is linked to your digital account.
- Check your immigration status is displaying correctly by using the service.
- If your status appears incorrect, .
- Use the service to check:
- the passport you will use for travel is linked to your account
- your personal details are correct.
Given concerns about how the transition to eVisa travel may work, the . This assumes that your immigration permission is still in place at the time of travel. The has said it will keep this arrangement under review and advise:
- passengers whose immigration permission is still valid but whose BRP expires on or after 31 December should continue to carry their expired BRP with them when they travel in the early part of 2025;
- passengers may also wish to create a in advance of travel, which is valid for 90 days.
The Student Advice and Support Service provides more information on eVisas and can be contacted at advice@lboro.ac.uk.
While you hold a Student visa you do not require permission from the University to travel, there is no UK requirement for a letter of consent or ‘no objection letter’. If you wish to travel with confirmation of your student status, you can obtain a Certificate of Registration from Student Self-Service or if necessary, contact Student Records & Operations, London Student Services or the Doctoral College Office as appropriate. If you are travelling outside of vacation time please ensure you continue to satisfy any attendance requirements.