A3.1 Customs Entry¶
UK Border Control (202510)
Tickets and Itinerary
eVisa, printed out
Passport – if it is close to expiry, try to renew it in your home country beforehand
Offer letter
Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
Accommodation address, including full address and contact telephone number
University contact details, such as the university address and telephone number
Passport-sized photographs – bring seaveral with different coloured clothing
Various certificates, e.g. diploma, IELTS results, proof of funds
Temporary medication or doctor’s note
Pounds sterling and Renminbi cash, in notes and coins
Translated driving licence, if planning to drive in the UK short-term with a Chinese licence
Plug adapters and charging cables
etc.
Remember to use the toilet in advance – queuing at the border can sometimes take hours depending on the situation.
Keep up to date with the latest UK entry requirements:
https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control