Visa information for students from Mexico
All Mexican nationals who wish to study in the UK will need to apply for a study visa before they are eligible to enter the UK and begin their programme of study.
You can receive visa counselling from the official representative of the University of Sheffield in Mexico, Intercambio or from the British Council in Mexico City. The counsellors will advise on all the necessary paperwork and documentation you will need in order to apply for your visa.
Immigration requirements
The British Embassy, Mexico City website has a full list of the immigration requirements to be met by Mexican nationals who wish to study in the UK.
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View the full list of immigration requirements on the British Embassy, Mexico website
Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number
Once you have accepted and met the conditions of your offer of a study place, we will contact you to issue you a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number. This replaces the previous system using Visa Letters. You will need to use this CAS number in your application for a study visa to come to Sheffield.
Advice on Immigration
Our Student Services department offers advice on immigration including:
- Details of relevant immigration regulations and the documentation required to obtain a visa
- Guidance on what will happen upon entering the UK
- What to do if you have problems with immigration
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