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ARRIVALS

ARRIVING AT THE AIRPORT

When you arrive in the UK, the UK Border Force officers at the airport will ask you to show your passport. All Student visas are now stored electronically and you may be asked to provide the officer with a Share Code. This is so that you can evidence that you understand how to access your visa information.

PASSING THROUGH BORDER CONTROL

A Border Force officer will check your passport and may ask to see your tickets/ boarding card. So make sure you have everything you need in your hand luggage (refer to the list on page 13). They may ask you some questions, such as why you are coming to the UK to study or what your future plans are. Make sure you have hard copies of all your important documents and do not rely on digital versions. Once you have cleared immigration, you can collect your baggage.

CUSTOMS AND BAGGAGE CHECKS

After collecting your baggage, you must walk through the customs area to leave the airport. • If you have nothing to declare, you can pass through the green channel. • If you have goods to declare, you must pass through the red channel. Customs officers can ask to inspect your baggage. If they make this request,

you must co-operate. You can read more on UK customs at www.gov.uk/government/publications/travelling-to-the-uk

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