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

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


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Important sites

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

British Council USA
(for foreign students studying in the U.K.)
http://www.britishcouncil-usa.org/learning/

EducationUK
(more info about studying in the U.K.)
http://www.educationuk.org/


Please also visit these sites for more information:

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 the British
embassy for details.

I know there is no requirement for any immunization shots but do new students need a physical exam at any point either in home country or upon start of classes?

Thanks,

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Leroy

"Teaching only takes place when learning does. Learning only takes place when you teach something to yourself"

Anthony de Mello, SJ

Dear Leroy,

When one is accepted into St. Christopher's, they must have an immunization and physical form filled out and kept on record. This is for clinicals and all of that. You do not need immunizations or a physical to get a visa in England

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BTS4202
St. Christopher's COM
4th Year
http://www.mdparadise.com

"If there really is a God, He has a lot of explaining to do"
- Dennis Leary

STUDENTS - Information about studying in the UK (INF 5) (05/04/02)

http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/servlet/Fr...=1018721067373

This guidance explains what you will need to do if you wish to travel to the United Kingdom (UK) to study. It is only a guide but aims to answer frequently asked questions. The full criteria for entry to the UK are contained in the Immigration Rules

If this guidance does not answer your questions please telephone or write to us for further advice.


You must be able to show that you have been accepted on a course of study at:

a publicly funded institution of further or higher education (e.g. a university)
a private-education institution
an independent fee paying school

And that you are going to follow:

a recognised full-time degree course
a weekday full-time course involving at least 15 hours organised daytime study per week
a full-time course of study at an independent fee paying school

You must also:

be able to pay for your course and support an accommodate yourself and any dependants without working or help from public funds
plan to leave the UK when you complete your studies

A visa is an entry clearance certificate that is placed in your passport or travel document by an Entry Clearance Officer at a British mission overseas. The entry clearance certificate confers leave to enter the UK.

If you have a valid UK visa you will not normally be refused entry to the UK unless your circumstances have changed, or you gave false information or you failed to disclose important facts when you applied for your visa.

When you arrive in the UK, an Immigration Officer may question you, so take all relevant documents in your hand luggage.


You will need a visa if you:

are a national of one of the countries listed at the end of this guidance
are stateless
hold a non-national travel document
hold a passport issued by an authority not recognised by the UK
Other nationals do not have to have a visa to study in the UK. However, you will have to satisfy the Immigration Officer on arrival in the UK that you qualify for entry. If you are in any doubt about your eligibility you are advised to apply for a visa before you travel.


You will need to complete visa application forms IM2A and. IM2S. You can also get the forms from your nearest UK Overseas Mission where there is a visa section. You should check with your nearest British mission whether they can deal with your application. If they cannot they will tell you where to apply.

Applications may be made to the Visa Section of a British mission in person or, in some instances, by post *.

*Please contact your nearest British mission to enquire about postal applications.


You will need:

a completed Application form IM2A - All applicants except direct airside transit (PDF, 33K)

a completed Application form IM2S - Students (PDF, 57K)

your valid passport or travel document
two recent passport sized photographs
the visa fee, which is non-refundable, and must normally be paid in the local currency of the country where you are applying
any relevant diplomas or educational certificates which you hold
a letter from the university, college or school confirming your acceptance on a course of study in the UK and a statement of charges for the course
evidence of Government sponsorship (if applicable)
In addition to the documents listed above you may be asked for:

evidence of funds, for example bank statements or payslips, to show that you can pay for your stay and your course of studies in the UK
a letter from your host or sponsor in the UK to say that he or she will support and accommodate you during your course of studies, again with evidence that he or she can do so

The Entry Clearance Officer will check that he or she has all the information that is needed to make a decision. If more information is required you may be asked to return with additional information before your application is accepted.

After looking at your application the Entry Clearance Officer may offer you the opportunity to withdraw your application before you pay the fee. You do not have to accept this advice. If you wish to continue with your application it will be accepted and you will be issued with a receipt for your fee.

Once your application has been accepted you might have to be interviewed.


The Immigration Rules require that people who wish to travel to the UK to study are able to support and accommodate themselves without claiming certain state benefits. Use this link to see a list of them:

Public Funds


If you enter the UK with a student visa and wish to extend your stay for further studies you can apply to do so at the Home Office Immigration and Nationality Directorate (IND)

If you are a visa national, you cannot stay on as a student unless you entered the UK with a student or prospective student visa.


If you are admitted for a course lasting more than 6 months, you may, without a work permit or permission from the local Job Centre, take part-time or holiday-work, but you must not:
work for more than 20 hours per week during term time unless your placement is part of your studies, has the agreement of the education institution and leads to a degree or qualification awarded by a nationally recognised examining body
do business, be self-employed or provide services as a professional sportsperson or entertainer
work full-time in a permanent job
If you are admitted for a course lasting 6 months or less, permission to work is granted at the entry clearance, or immigration officer's discretion.

You may be able to switch if you meet the following requirements:

you have completed a recognised degree course at either a UK publicly funded further or higher education institution or bona fide private education institution which maintains satisfactory records of enrolment and attendance
you hold a valid work permit for employment
If sponsored by your government or international scholarship agency you have their written consent
you do not have an adverse immigration history

Your husband or wife and any of your children under 18 can come to the UK with you during your studies as long as you can support and accommodate them without help from public funds.


Your husband or wife will be allowed to work in the UK if you are given permission to stay in the country for 12 months or more.


You may travel to the UK as a prospective student to arrange your studies for up to six months. You will need to show that:

you plan to enrol on a course of study within six months of arriving in the UK
you can pay for your course and support and accommodate yourself and any dependants without working or help from public funds
you plan to leave the UK when you finish your studies or when your permission to stay ends if you are not able to qualify to stay in the UK as a student
Note: You should not buy a ticket, or pay all or part of the cost of a course of studies, if delay or refusal of your application will result in financial loss. The entry clearance officer may ask you for other documents: production of those listed above does not guarantee that a visa will be issued.



FURTHER ADVICE AND INFORMATION
You can get further advice and guidance about studying in the UK from:

British Council


You can get further advice and guidance about visas from:

UKvisas
LONDON SW1A 2AH

General enquiries: (+44) (0)20 7008 8438
Application forms: (+44) (0)20 7008 8308
E-mail: Visas.ForUK@fco.gov.uk


You can get further advice and guidance about extending your stay once in the United Kingdom from

Immigration and Nationality Directorate

Croydon Public Caller Unit
Lunar House
40 Wellesley Road
CROYDON CR9 2BY

General enquiries: (+44) (0)870 606 7766
Application forms: (+44) (0)870 241 0645
E-mail: public.enquiries@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk


Immigration Advisory Service (IAS)
The IAS is an independent charity that gives free and confidential advice, assistance and representation to persons who are applying for an entry clearance for the United Kingdom. Their address is:

Immigration Advisory Service

County House
190 Great Dover Street
LONDON SE1 4YB

Telephone: (+44) (0)20 7357 6917
Duty Office (24 hrs): (+44) (0)20 8814 1559
Fax: (+44) (0)20 7378 0665
E-mail: advice@iasuk.org


DRUGS WARNING
The United Kingdom has severe penalties against drug smuggling. Drug traffickers may try to bribe travellers. If you are travelling to the United Kingdom avoid any involvement with drugs.


CUSTOMS AND EXCISE
Advice on importing personal effects and goods into the United Kingdom may be obtained from:

HM Customs and Excise

Dorset House
Stamford Street
LONDON SE1 9PY

Telephone: (+44) (0)845 010 9000



LIST OF VISA NATIONALS
If you are a national of one of the countries listed in the link below, or if you are stateless, hold a non-national travel document or passport issued by an authority not recognised by the UK you must hold a valid UK visa on each* occasion that you travel to the UK.

Visa Nationals

If you are a national of a country not listed, you do not need a visa to enter the UK as a visitor or student. You may need to apply for prior entry clearance if you wish to come to the UK in another immigration capacity.

*Visas are not required if you are settled in the UK or if you already have permission to stay in the UK and are returning to the UK before your permission to stay expires.

Up there you say we're not covered by the NHS, but in another thread, you said we are..

http://www.valuemd.com/viewtopic.php?t=4488

Or am I misunderstanding both??

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"Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverence and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained." ~ Marie Curie

Sorry for the confusion snazzy.

Those are words from another source. You'll be entitled to free healthcare. You'll be covered by the NHS system. You just
have to sign up at the Medici clinic when you arrrive.

I will delete the above paragraph now.

thanks, mtt!

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"Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverence and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained." ~ Marie Curie

In some instances, a spouses work may transfer them to England/UK with a work permit previously obtained. In regards to any children that are affected, some companies may or may not pay for the legal ground work required to allow them to attend school in the UK. In this instance, it is easier for the Administration of St. Christophers to apply the child(ren) to your entrance letter. They will do it for free whereas a spouses work may or may not pay for that to happen. In some cases, its $150 per child to do so. It is easier for SC to assist you in getting your children into the country with full rights to attend school and get access to health care when needed.

There's a new immigration policy.

Students staying for more than 6 months after Nov 13, 2003, will have to apply for an Entry Clearance.

Please read the following!

http://www.britishcouncil-usa.org/le...learance.shtml

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