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Advocating for change: supporting the international student experience

The long-awaited refresh of the International Education Strategy (IES) is here - find out how UKCISA's work in supporting the international student experience will support its delivery, plus the lates...
09 Feb 2021
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Driving

07 Feb 2020
Studying & living in the UK

Driving and immigration permission

Anyone who applies for a UK driving licence must prove their identity, see the gov.uk info on Identity documents needed for a driving licence application. If you cease to be lawfully resident in the ...
26 Jun 2023

My EU settlement application

European Union nationals and their family members who want to stay in the UK after (or if)  the UK leaves the European Union will have to apply for immigration permission under the EU settlement ...
16 Nov 2018
Blog

Considerations regarding the Immigration Rules

In this section, we discuss some of the considerations you should have for the Immigration Rules you had to satisfy when you applied for your Student immigration permission, and how certain changes co...
21 Mar 2024

Good practice

In this section we explain the importance of preparing for a new Student application, we tell you the things you should keep in your own files, and we explain one of the key responsibilities you have ...
19 Aug 2022

Insurance

UK law requires all motorists to have valid insurance that provides them, or anyone they permit to use the vehicle, with insurance cover for the vehicle that they are driving. It is an offence to driv...
21 Mar 2017

Learning to drive

If you wish to drive a car in the UK but do not currently hold a valid licence to do so, you will need to apply for a provisional licence and then take a theory test and a practical driving test in or...
14 Feb 2018

Mopeds and Motorcycles

Even if you have a licence for driving a car, you might still need to complete a Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) course before riding a moped or a motorcycle in the UK. On successful completion of the...
03 Sep 2015

On the road

In addition to having current valid road tax, insurance and a driving licence, you must: drive on the left-hand side of the road and overtake on the right-hand side; wear a crash-helmet if you are...
26 Jun 2023

Rent and other costs

When considering housing, there are many associated costs, not just the rent. Here are some issues to think about. Can you afford it? Look out for hidden costs and things which are not included. T...
02 Jun 2023

Road tax

You must ensure that road tax for your car is paid before you drive it. You can obtain a tax disc by applying online or collecting an application form from any Post Office. You will need your V5C reg...
03 Sep 2015

Opening a bank account

30 Aug 2023
Studying & living in the UK

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