Replacing a lost or stolen BRP

If you are planning to travel outside the UK over the summer and your BRP is lost or stolen you can apply to replace it in the UK, if you have enough time.

You do not need a BRP to leave the UK, but you must have a BRP or a Replacement BRP visa to return.

If you return to the UK without a BRP or Replacement BRP visa, you will be refused entry.

Information about replacing a BRP and what to do if you are travelling

(23 May 2019)

Using eGates when arriving in UK

UK Border Force announced the expansion of eGates will be from Monday 20th May 2019, which saw millions of eligible nationals from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and the United States of America benefiting from faster access to the UK.

As part of the eGate expansion they also confirmed the withdrawal of landing cards for all non-EEA passengers, across all routes, from the same date.

The University advises that where you enter through an eGate or do not receive an immigration stamp in your passport, you should keep the boarding card or flight itinerary of your flight into the UK. This will be required at your Permission to Study check.

(23 May 2019)

New streamlined Tier 4 application service in UK from 5th November

UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) has introduced a new streamlined process for those applying to extend their stay in the UK, including students applying under Tier 4.

From 5th November 2018 applicants will be able to choose to use the new service or the old service. From 30th November, only the new service will be available

Full details of the new application service available from 05.11.18

Full details of the old service available until 29.11.18

(6 Nov 2018)

Tier 4 pilot scheme for 2019/20 Master's applicants

Durham University will continue to participate in a Tier 4 Pilot scheme gives applicants for one-year Master's programmes in 2019/2020 the following benefits:

• a streamlined visa application process
• an additional six month's leave after study in order to look for work in the UK

Further information on eligibility and requirements

(31 Jan 2018)

International students targetted by telephone scam

We have been made aware of a number of different scams targetting Tier 4 students.

The scams involve telephoning students, pretending to be from organisations like the Police or the UK Home Office with the aim of getting students to pay money to them.

Details of recent scams and what to do if you think you have been targetted

(6 Jun 2018)