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Obtaining Prior Enter Clearance/Leave to Enter Abroad

1. Read "Information for New International Students 2012-13" section at

www.sheffield.ac.uk/newstudents/international/immigration

2. As soon as possible:

  1. Find out if you need ATAS or not – postgraduates only at:

www.sheffield.ac.uk/newstudents/international/immigration/atas

  1. Download theform from following webpage:

www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/applicationforms/pbs/tier4generalapplication

If you can’t do this, please contact nearest UK Visa Application Centre or UK Embassy/High Commission.

3. Interviews are required for pre-departure entry clearance.

  1. There may be a long waiting list for interview appointments.
  2. Book the appointment even before examination results are known.
  3. Take all documents to the interview.

4. Graduate students must complete this application procedure as soon as possible if they wish to obtain University-owned/-managed accommodation. Entry clearance must be obtained before the housing confirmation card can be completed see:

www.sheffield.ac.uk/accommodation/prospective

5. Your student visa must not start more than 3 months before the course start date.

Immigration regulations and procedures are subject to change. All information in this section should be checked with the British Embassy/High Commission near the time of departure. Up to date information can also be found on the UK visas website:

www.ukvisas.gov.uk