International Students

International student clearance

  • All non-UK students will need to present their passport and immigration status (visa) to the University in person.
  • You will need to book an appointment to attend International Student Clearance. 
  • You will not be able to complete your University registration until you have completed this step.   

Book an appointment

What to bring with you to the appointment

We recommend that all students bring or have access to: 

  • A mobile phone or laptop
  • The internet (you can connect to the University’s WiFi in advance of your appointment)

In addition to the above list, select one option below that fits your situation for details of what to bring with you on the day:

Your passport and share code. If you have a Student visa, you will also need proof of the date you entered the UK (for example a stamp in your passport, boarding pass or flight, train or ferry ticket) unless you have applied for your visa from inside the UK.

To generate a share code, log into your account on this page: View and Prove your immigration status, select the 'something else' option when prompted to ensure the correct type of share code is generated for the University to view.

Some students will need to create an online account to access their eVisa before they can generate a share code. To create an account, follow the instructions on this page: Get access to your eVisa. 

Your passport and proof of the date you entered the UK (for example a stamp in your passport, boarding pass or flight, train or ferry ticket).  

If your visa was granted in advance of travelling, you will also need to generate a share code for your eVisa (please see eVisa section above). 

Your passport and evidence of an in-time visa application. You will normally need to show your previous visa and your UKVI Document Checklist which you can download from your UKVI account. You can show this on your phone or laptop.  

If you have difficulty finding this, please bring any other evidence you have to your International Student Clearance appointment and we will assist you. 

After registration

If you’ve already attended International Student Clearance and have registered for your programme, but you still have some outstanding tasks, select the option below that fits your situation.

Received new visa as an eVisa

If your visa application was outstanding when you attended International Student Clearance and you have now received your visa as an eVisa, you must provide this to the University by emailing your name, student number and a share code to the Immigration Compliance team. 

To generate a share code, log into your account on this page: View and Prove your immigration status, select the 'something else' option when prompted to ensure the correct type of share code is generated for the University to view. 

You do not need to attend International Student Clearance again. 

UniCard Collection

You can collect your Unicard when you arrive in Exeter. Please allow 24 hours after receiving confirmation your photo has been approved before coming to collect your card.

Courses starting on 21st September 2026: special collection arrangements will be in place during September Welcome Week. You can collect your card at The Sanctuary (by the Great Hall) on Streatham campus during the following times:

  • Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th September 11:00 – 16:00
  • Monday 14 – Thursday 17th September: 11: 00 – 16:00
  • Friday 18th September: 11:00 – 14:00

At all other times of the year, you can collect your card from the Student Information Desk in the Forum or info @ St Luke's if you're a St Luke's based student. View Student Information Desk opening times.

For more information see UniCard | SID | University of Exeter

Questions?

If you have questions about any of the above, please contact the Immigration Compliance team at immigrationcompliance@exeter.ac.uk.