This information only applies to students studying in the United Kingdom. All other students should visit our pre-departure planning webpage for more information.
Students participating in MSU study abroad programs in the United Kingdom fall into several visa categories. Read the statements below and click on the link describing your circumstances. These links will take you to more information about the type of visa that you will need.
The information provided at this website was accurate as of the date it was produced. While MSU seeks to provide students with updated information, the University is not responsible for changes in immigration requirements, fees, and processes or the approval / rejection of visa applications. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain updated information, correctly fill out application materials, submit all required documents in the appropriate form to the correct authorities, and provide the necessary documents to immigration authorities upon arrival. While parties external to MSU are welcome to use this information, we urge all users to take reasonable steps to verify that the information is up to date. Should you choose to duplicate any materials on this site, please cite that such materials were adapted from Michigan State University’s Office of Study Abroad website. Please request permission to distribute or adapt these materials outside of MSU from osapa@isp.msu.edu.
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