Can I travel Europe with UK student visa?

Students who are on a UK visa may also need to apply for a visa to travel for tourism or business in the European Union. The Schengen area comprises 26 EU countries and it may be necessary to apply for a Schengen visa. This visa allows travel of a maximum of 90 days within a 6 month period.

Does UK student visa allow you to travel?

UKVI have stated that students are able to travel in and out of the UK in the period after they have completed their studies. If you are travelling after you have completed your studies and whilst your visa is still valid, you shouldn't usually face any obstacle with re-entering the UK.

Can I travel to Paris on UK student visa?

International students who live in the UK and plan to travel to France will need a French visa to enter France. The most important requirement is that you have a UK residence permit that is valid for at least three more months after the date you plan to leave France / the Schengen area.

Can I travel to Spain with UK student visa?

Only if you have a British Residence Permit (BRP) or a short-term student visa issued by the UK. If you do not have either of these documents, you must apply for a Schengen Visa to visit Spain via a Spanish Consulate in your home country.

Can international students travel to Europe?

Many countries need valid visas or transit visas for entry. If you are travelling to a country within the European Union, you might also need a Schengen Visa. On the other hand, if you are travelling to the UK, you might need to apply for a UK visa while you are in the US.

Visit Europe on UK Student Visa

Can I travel out of UK as an international student?

If your Student visa is still valid, you can travel into and out of the UK as often as you like while you are on your course, if it does not affect your studies.

Can international students in UK travel to other countries?

You will generally apply for a short stay or travel visa. This is the most common type of Schengen visa. It will allow you to travel for up to three months within a six-month period. A short stay visa will either be single-entry or multiple-entry, depending on your travel plans.

What are the new rules for UK student visa 2023?

The new student visa and dependant visa immigration rules say that an international student coming to the UK on a student visa cannot bring family members with them on dependant visas unless the student is on a postgraduate course that is currently designated as a research programme.

Can I travel to Paris with UK BRP?

Your BRP is proof of your immigration status in the UK; however, your UK visa status on its own does not entitle you to enter the Schengen zone. Should you wish to visit France, for example, and you are a national of a country outside of the European Union, you may need to obtain a relevant permission to do so.

Can I apply for Schengen visa from UK on student visa?

You can only apply for a Schengen visa if you are in the UK on a Tier 4 visa. Students on a student visitor visa cannot apply for a Schengen visa. The application process varies between countries, so check with the embassy or consulate of each country you wish to travel to.

Can an international student in UK go to France?

Student visas

Non-EU students, including those from the UK, will need a visa to enter France.

How many countries I can travel with UK visa?

There are about 36 countries and several territories you can visit as an Indian holding a UK visa.

Can I go to Paris from London without visa?

Visa requirements

You can travel to countries in the Schengen area, which France is part of, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa.

Can I visit Italy with UK visa?

British citizens do not need a visa to enter Italy as it is part of Schengen visa free zone. However, it should be noted that all foreign nationals residing in the United Kingdom should obtain a Schengen visa to enter Italy.

Can I visit Germany with UK visa?

British citizens require a visa and/or residence permit for any stay beyond 90 days within any 180-day period. British citizens may apply to the local immigration office (“Ausländerbehörde”) for their residence permits after arrival in Germany and do not need to have obtained a visa prior to travelling to Germany.

Can you travel to Dubai with UK BRP?

You must carry your BRP card, or the passport which holds your residency sticker. Please note that the UK residency must be in form of a BRP card or Sticker. Holders of a UK "Travel Document" cannot apply for visa and are not eligible for a visa on arrival.

Which countries are visa-free with UK BRP?

Do BRP holders need visa for Paris?

British citizens do not require a visa if spending up to 90 days over a 180 days period in the Schengen area. You may however be asked like any other third country nationals to justify your travel by the Immigration Officer (means of living, address of stay, medical travel insurance…).

Can I use BRP to go to Paris?

Your biometric residence permit card is not a travel document but a proof of immigration status in the UK. It can only be used when re-entering the UK at the border. This is why you must always bring your BRP with you when planning to travel overseas.

How can I stay in UK after my student visa expires?

Visa expiry and 'overstaying'

You must leave the UK by the expiry date of your visa unless you have submitted a visa application to extend your permission in the UK; there is no 'grace period' following the expiry date of your visa.

What are the new UK student visa rules for 2024?

As per the new rules, from January 2024, international students in the UK will no longer be able to bring dependants on their Student visa, unless they are studying a postgraduate research programme.

How can I stay back in UK after student visa?

If you want to stay longer in the UK

You cannot extend your Graduate visa. However, you may be able to switch to a different visa, for example a Skilled Worker visa. Check you can apply for another type of visa to stay in the UK.

Do I need a visa to travel to Europe from UK?

Nationals of the United Kingdom

UK nationals are required to have a valid ETIAS travel authorisation if they travel to any of the European countries requiring ETIAS for a short-term stay (90 days in any 180-day period).

Can I travel with my student visa?

As a student studying in the United States, you may be able to travel during your time of study. If you travel internationally, for annual vacation or during a school break, make sure you take the appropriate steps before you travel to ensure a smooth reentry into the United States.