The unprecedented series of events currently traversing across our globe has overcome our vulnerabilities in this testing COVID-19 era. The mass loss of life, escalating daily has devastated individuals, notably university students whose educational progress and routine has been thrown amuck in these unparalleled proceedings.
Whether you’re a fresher, returning student or postgraduate getting ready to return to the U.K or any other nations, it is undeniable that you will have an array of inquiries on how COVID-19 will affect your academic life. It will of course, be a great benefit if you are informed of the approaches, well-being measures and general changes that have come about before deciding to make a trip away from home to pursue your educational desires.
What to do if you're travelling to the U.K. during Covid-19?
Significantly concerned with the spread of the Coronavirus, the U.K has altered the movement and travel approaches. It is vital you adhere to these approaches appropriately to ensure your entrance to the nation is not hampered. Before arriving to the U.K you must complete a passenger locator form, covering all the essential insights concerning you and your location to date. As responsible citizens exploring the U.K you will have to look into the precautions and safeguards you must make to ensure you protect your location and self. You will also have to keep close your identity documents which will permit your entry to the UK.
What is the visa process to enter the U.K. during Covid-19?
Currently, you will have to keep proof identity on you to ensure you can travel to the UK and of course obtain a student visa if you have not already done so. If you have not applied for a Visa at this point, allow me t take you through the process:
Choose your visa- People travel to various nations for various purposes, say for an excursion, work, or a family occasion or study. If you need to head out to the U.K. for your academic career, you should get yourself a student visa.
Select your Student Visa- It is dependent upon your course length and type. A short term student visa will allow you to study for up to half a year. A general student visa will entitle you to read courses longer than half a year. A child study Visa is suitable for 4 to 17-year-olds looking to learn at an independent school. For those 16 and above you can also complete some work on this visa.
Apply for your student visa- After you have chosen your visa type, you need to apply for a visa on the web or offline, whichever you prefer, alongside the necessary records.
Sit back and wait- After you've finished your application, you'll be required to attend a visa interview to assess your suitability. When you are over with your visa interview, sit back and hang tight for your visa approval.
N.B.- You should note these instructions are relevant for the visa process for travel and trip unique to that of a student visa.
What are the safety measures to be taken care of at the airport?
After you have completed your documentation presentation (Visa and Identity), the