Visa & International Student Advice
Who are we and what do we do?
The Visa & International Student Advice Team offers advice and guidance to all King’s international students. Whether you're thinking of coming to King’s, already have an offer to study with us, or are a current student, we are here for you throughout your student journey.
Before you begin on your course, we provide advice, information, and outreach sessions related to Student and other visa types. We can also help you navigate any changes to your personal circumstances throughout your time at King’s where they may impact on your visa status. Whether that be changing a visa, extending your studies, interrupting or withdrawal. We also offer advice about visa options after you have completed your studies.
We are also here to support and advocate on your behalf when required, and if we are the most appropriate team to do so. If the expertise you need sits with another team or agency, we will help you to get you appropriate support.
Useful information
Student Visas
Can I bring a dependant to the UK
Do I need a new Student visa to start my studies at King's?
Can I apply for another Student visa if I'm resitting, repeating or deferring my studies?
What to do if you recieve a visa refusal
Student Services Online - For further guidance on Immigration and Visa support at King’s please visit the Immigration & Advice:
How to Contact our Team
Online: Most queries will be able to be answered by using Student Services Online, please use this in the first instance
E-mail: Please email us at advice@kcl.ac.uk. emails are prioritised by urgency and we aim to respond within 5 working days
By phone: Please call the Student Visa & International Advice Line on 020 7848 7001:
Please note these calls are usually for a maximum of 15 minutes if your query is complex then it may require an appointment or follow up by e-mail.
Face to face: You can make a request to have an appointment with an adviser in person or over Microsoft Teams.
Drop-in: Enrolled students can also come to a Campus Drop-in from 13.00-15.00 on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday at Student Services (Level 4, Bush House South East, Strand Campus)
Please note that these are quick sessions. If we're unable to fully address your query on the day, a follow-up appointment will be booked, or an email with advice will be sent to you after your meeting
Workshops and events
Offer Holder Visa & International Presentations
At these sessions we provide full guidance on what to prepare and how to submit your Student Visa application. There is also an opportunity for you to ask questions whilst listening to the presentation.
Tuesday July 16th Offer Holder Visa & International 12:00 Join live event
Online Question & Answer (Q&A) Sessions
These are open Question and Answer sessions run by our advisers. You can join to ask a question or stay for the whole meeting. Since these are open sessions, only ask questions you don't mind others seeing. Don't share sensitive information or documents about your situation. For help with specific details, please contact us by email or through our adviceline listed above.
July Q&A Sessions
Tuesday July 2nd Visa Application Q&A 10:00 AM Join the meeting now
Tuesday July 9th Visa Application Q&A 10:00 AM Join the meeting now
Thursday July 11th Graduate Visa Q&A 10:30 AM Join the meeting now
Tuesday July 16th Visa Application Q&A 10:00 AM Join the meeting now
Tuesday July 23rd Visa Application Q&A Join the meeting now
Thursday July 25th Graduate Visa Q&A 10:30 AM Join the meeting now
Tuesday July 30th Visa Application Q&A 10:00 AM Join the meeting now
August Q&A Sessions
Tuesday August 6th Visa Application Q&A 10:00 AM Join the meeting now
Tuesday August 13th Visa Application Q&A 10:00 AM Join the meeting now
Tuesday August 20th Visa Application Q&A 10:00 AM Join the meeting now
Tuesday August 27th Visa Application Q&A 10:00 AM Join the meeting now