Student Arrivals

Border Force has produced a helpful list of top tips for first time students arriving this autumn to commence their studies in the UK.

The tips are designed to ensure students are not unduly delayed as they enter the UK by being more prepared for what they may need to present at border control.

As a Border Force partner, we would be grateful for any assistance you may be able to give in raising awareness amongst students by forwarding this email to the most appropriate person in your organisation who might be able to help.

Helping to raise awareness may include using your website, facebook or twitter channels to include a message to students.

Also to consider is whether a brief message or article could be inserted into any public facing newsletters or magazines.

First Time Student Arrivals 10 Top Tips
As part of your preparations for your studying in the UK this year, Border Force want to make sure you have everything you need to get through the UK border as efficiently as possible. Follow these top tips for a smooth journey through the UK border:

1. Have your passport ready.
2. Ensure you complete a landing card (if a non EEA National).
3. Have your university Certificate of Acceptance Studies (CAS) number ready. If you don’t have a CAS number please brings details of your course of study.
4. Keep any medical documentation, recent bank statement and details of where you are staying in your hand luggage, we may ask to see this information.
5. Do not bring in any meat or dairy products from outside the EU.
6. There are also restrictions on other food products such as fish, eggs and honey, as well as some fruit, vegetables and plants (e.g. bulbs, seeds, cut flowers and tree bark).
7. There are also restrictions on the amount of tobacco, alcohol and gifts you can bring in the UK. If you exceed your duty-free allowance and do not declare them, all of your items could be taken away from you.
8. Never bring in counterfeit goods, illegal drugs, offensive weapons or indecent or obscene material. Some items are restricted and will require a licence or permit.
9. You must declare any sums of cash of £10,000 or more (or the equivalent in another currency) if you are travelling from a country outside the European Union.
10. Never give false or misleading information (including forged or counterfeit documents).

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