This information has been written to guide you through the procedure of applying for Entry Clearance when you are in your home Country i.e. - outside the UK, to come to study at Swansea Metropolitan University.

Swansea Metropolitan University endeavours to ensure the accuracy of the information and advice given, but the requirements relating to visas are complex and subject to frequent change. It is your responsibility to check the requirements which might apply to you on the UK Border Agency website. SMU cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracy or error in the information or advice which you receive.

Please note that applications for Entry Clearance must not be made earlier than 3 months before the start date of your course. If your application is made earlier than 3 months, it will be refused.

The information given in this guidance does not include advice for students wishing to bring family members with them to the UK. If you wish to bring any dependants with you, you must read the guidance given by UK Border Agency and UK Visas on how to apply for dependants to come with you.

Please visit the following websites:

UK Border Agency

UK Visas

You are also advised to read the UKCISA Guidance Note ‘Your Family's immigration'