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
Exeter campuses: Book International Student Clearance appointment
Cornwall campuses: Book International Student Clearance appointment
What to bring with you?
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.
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. 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).
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 with your entry visa sticker.
Most students will also need a share code (see above eVisa section for details).
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 present your entry visa sticker.
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.
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
Your UniCard is a vital part of your university life. You will need your UniCard to do things like access buildings and take out physical books from the library. See applying for your UniCard if you haven't yet applied.
Please bring photo ID when collecting your UniCard.
Streatham campus
Student Information Desk, The Forum
St Luke's campus
Student Information Desk at St Luke's Info Point
Cornwall campuses
Info Point in the Peter Lanyon Building (Penryn)
For further details about all campuses, please see this page.
Questions?
If you have questions about any of the above, please contact the Immigration Compliance team on immigrationcompliance@exeter.ac.uk