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Travelling and your UK visa

Guidance you may need when travelling in other countries including the Schengen area.

The International Student Advisory team cannot assist with visa applications for other countries including the Schengen Area, but we hope that the information listed below will provide all the guidance you need..

SCHENGEN VISA

Students who are on a UK visa may also need to apply for a visa to travel for tourism or business in the European Union. The Schengen area comprises 26 EU countries and it may be necessary to apply for a Schengen visa depending on your nationality.

Applying for a Schengen visa

TRAVEL TO THE USA

As a starting point, we recommend that you visit the US Embassy in London, which is the best source for up-to-date and useful information about different visas for the USA.

TRAVEL TO OTHER COUNTRIES

As a starting point, we recommend that you look at the website of the Embassy for the country you wish to visit, view a list of foreign embassies in the UK.

Useful information to be aware of if you are travelling outside the UK:
  • Travelling Abroad and taking care of your Tier 4/Student visa 
  • Travelling after your course finishes on a Tier 4/Student visa
LOOK AFTER YOUR VISA

We recommend that you buy a belt or neck pouch to conceal your documents and money under your clothes because replacing a lost visa whilst travelling outside the UK can cost up to £1045 and will disrupt to your studies. Here is a breakdown of the approximate cost:

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Lose BRP and/or Passport (outside the UK)

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Costs (approximates)

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New passport

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£100

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Replacement BRP visa

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£169

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New BRP on return to UK

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£56

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14 additional nights’ accommodation in Europe

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£500 or more

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Changing your flight

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£200

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Enrolling your biometrics again

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£19.20

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TOTAL SPEND

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£1,045

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Loss of study time

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PRICELESS

Lose BRP and/or Passport (outside the UK)

Costs (approximates)

New passport

£100

Replacement BRP visa

£154

New BRP on return to UK

£56

14 additional nights’ accommodation in Europe

£500 or more

Changing your flight

£200

TOTAL SPEND

£1,045

Loss of study time

PRICELESS

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Lost or stolen BRP card?

Read our article on what to do - including the costs and process, and whether you are applying from within the UK or from outside.

Visa and immigration

- Apply for a visa outside the UK
- Apply for a visa within the UK
- Make a visa advice appointment
- Health and EEA nationals
- Student immigration: the basics
- Travelling and your UK visa
- Protecting your visa
- Biometric Residence Permit
- Your visa and working in the UK
- Immigration and visa updates

Contact the International Student Advisory team

Find us: International Student Advisory Team, Carrington Building, Whiteknights Campus, Reading, RG6 6UA
Email (all queries): int.adv@reading.ac.uk
Email (immigration and visa queries): immigration@reading.ac.uk
Telephone: +44(0)118 378 8038

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