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Accommodation
Deciding where to live is important for all students coming
to Newcastle.
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What is the immigration health
charge?
From 6 April 2015, students applying for a visa to
come to the UK for more than six months will be
required to pay a health charge of £150 for each
year of their intended study at the time of their
immigration application.
The charge is based on the grant of leave
appropriate to a student’s stay, so students may
also be subject to partial charges for any additional
months on their visas.
The charge will also apply to the dependents
of Tier 4 applicants. See page 38 for more
information.
How can I apply for a visa to travel
in Europe?
You may wish to use your vacation period to travel
in Europe.
You should first check the immigration
requirements of the country you wish to visit to find
out if you need a visa. Most students will require
a Schengen visa. Details of how to apply for a
Further support
The Visa Team at Newcastle University provides
advice and assistance on a range of student
immigration issues. They are happy to hear from
you if you have any pre-arrival immigration
queries. For further details, please see
What are the conditions of a Short Term
Study visa?
Students in the UK with a visa for Short Term
Study may not:
• take paid or unpaid employment or be
self-employed
• switch to any other immigration category
whilst in the UK, or extend their stay in the UK
Students who may need to be in the UK for
longer than six months should ensure they can
meet the conditions as a Tier 4 General student.
Important information about
travelling to the UK
Students who are subject to immigration
permission should avoid entering the UK through
the
Republic of Ireland
. There are no immigration
controls between the UK and the Republic of
Ireland. This means that students with entry
clearance will not have their visas activated
on arrival.
Students who have not obtained entry clearance
before travelling to the UK and who arrive with
visitor leave for the Republic of Ireland only will
not be allowed to register at Newcastle University
as they will not have the correct immigration
permission to do so.
Further information to prepare for your arrival
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