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 new student at Durham City Campus you must register with Durham Police. To register, download and complete the Foreign National Registration Form avaiable on the Durham Police website and follow the instructions on the page.

You will need to:

• Save the form, open file and complete it (using Microsoft Word). The 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 Foreign National Registration Form (see above)

Updating your Police Registration Certificate

If you have changed address, your programme or your visa then you must update your certificate by following the instructions on the Durham Police website. 

Please note: 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. Follow the instructions on the Durham Police website.

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.

• Queens Campus Police Registration Information (last modified: 18 May 2011)

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).

Further information

Full list of countries whose students are required to register with the Police.