Visa Guidance

What special arrangements have been put in place due to the pandemic?

Check here for the latest information.

Arrangements are updated regularly but usually involve taking a COVID-19 test either before and/or on arrival, completing a passenger locator form, quarantine arrangements, including particular quarantine arrangements for those from certain countries.

For temporary Arrangements regarding visa applications see here.
 

What special arrangements has the College put in place?

See here for the latest information.

From 1 January 2021 several changes were made to the UK visa system. The most notable changes which affect those wishing to study in the UK are:

     - Changes to the rules governing European students
     - Passports now need to be valid for the whole of your intended stay.
     - Temporary changes due to COVID see above.
     - Changes to the names and purpose of the various visas covering study in the UK:
               

i) The Short-Term Student Visa will now only apply for those taking an English Language course and cannot therefore be used for those wishing to study at ANCC.

ii) The Standard Visitor Visa will now be required by those taking a course lasting less than 6 months unless you are from a country which exempts you from this visa. However, even those who do not require a visa must follow visitor immigration rules. See here

iii) The former Tier 4 visa has been replaced by the Student Visa for those wishing to study on a programme lasting more than 6 months e.g. our Certificate, Diploma and Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree programmes.

From 1st January 2021 the rules changed concerning who needs a visa to study in the UK. If you need a visa, there are different types depending on how long your programme of study lasts (more or less than 6 months).

To find out if you need a visa to study in the UK, this link is helpful.

See here for full details on the EU settlement scheme. In brief, with settled or pre-settled status you will be able to:

     - work in the UK
     - use the NHS for free, if you had that right when you applied for settlement
     - enrol in education or study in the UK
     - access public funds such as benefits and pensions, if you are eligible for them
     - travel in and out of the UK

This does not apply to those who applied for settlement after 31st December 2020

You may need a Standard Visitor Visa if you are studying for less than 6 months for example, on:

     - One of our residential En Route courses (En Route and Express). 
     - One of our other short courses e.g. Engaging with Islam, Arts for a Better Future etc
     - One of our Advanced Short Courses.
     - On an intensive residential module which is part of one of our degree programmes (only possible if you are a distance learner).
 

You may need a Student Visa if you are studying for 6 months or more, for example, on one of our undergraduate or postgraduate Open University validated programmes, for example:

     - Cert HE.
     - Dip HE.
     - BA Hons).
     - Any of our Postgraduate awards.
 

Please note: It is not possible to get a Student Visa if you are studying on any of the College’s own awards (ANCC Certificate and ANCC Diploma).

If you are planning to study at All Nations for less than 6 months, please click here.

If you are planning to study at All Nations for 6 months or more, please click here.