Immigration

Police Registration

If the stamp or sticker in your passport instructs you to 'Register with the Police', you must register or at least contact the Police within 7 days of arriving in the UK. To register, you must follow the instructions below:

Durham City Students

If you are a student at Durham City Campus you must register with Durham Police. In order to register, download and complete the following form.

You will need to:

  • Save the form, open file and complete it using Microsoft Word (form MUST be typed NOT hand written)
  • Email the completed form as an attachment to Durham Police Headquarters.

On receipt of your completed registration form an appointment will be allocated to you.

If you have difficulties with any part of the form, you can contact the Foreign National Registration office on: 0191 3752054 or via email: FNRO-NEW@durham.pnn.police.uk

What should I take with me?

To register, you must provide:

  • Your passport
  • Your visa or Biometric Residence Permit
  • 2 passport style photographs
  • Your University Offer Letter / CAS
  • Proof of your address in Durham (Tenancy Agreement / Univeristy confirmation letter including room number)
  • £34 (in cash only) registration fee
  • Completed Durham Constabulary registration form

If you change your address or extend your visa, you must inform the Police as soon as possible.

Queen's Campus Students

If you are a Queen's Campus student please email ForeignNationalRegistrationUnit@cleveland.pnn.police.uk  to make an appointment with the Foreign Nationals Department of Cleveland Police. Your appointment will be held at Middlesbrough Police Station.

Updating your Police Registration Certificate

If you have changed address or changed your course then you must update your certificate by booking an appointment with the Police (as detailed above).

If you are applying for an extension to your current visa and your certificate is not up-to-date, then you must update it before you send it with your visa application by booking an appointment with the Police (as detailed avove).

Student Immigration & Financial Support Office

The Student Immigration and Financial Support Office (SIFSO) is based at the Palatine Centre, Durham City Campus and has dedicated teams providing students and staff with support in both areas of responsibility.