Requirements on arrival at airport

[SteveW]

Hi, I have a question about a friend who has already has received a visa, but never entered the UK yet.

I can't find information about the requirements to enter the country? I know she needs all her documents that she used for her visa application. Does she need any health checks or proof of vaccinations?

Also, when she was interviewed she mentioned that the college will arrange her accommodation for her. She does not yet have an address, but will go straight to the college on arrival - will they want to know an exact address for her? Or will she be fine to to tell just this?

Many thanks

[SteveW]

My friend's going to just head down to the embassy and ask about any health check requirements.

We're still not sure about accommodation though, anybody have any ideas?

[wabuthu]

hey there...just as you say it's best for her to go to the embassy to know if she requires any vaccinations.

Some country's require a TB test but she shall be given this info from the embassy.

in regards to what she should have at the point of entry, just as you said carrying her relevant documents in her hand luggage such as uni acceptance letter and other uni and financial documents...if she has a letter saying that she will be accommodated at the uni then that will also help.

i'd suggest that she make sure to have contact numbers for either friends/relatives and someone at the college as well...so that in case she is delayed at heathrow she can call to let them know she has arrived.

all the best to your friend.

[SteveW]

Hi Wabuthu,

Thanks a lot for your insight, it's really appreciated. We managed to get an official signed and stamped letter from the school over the course of the day to confirm that they will make arrangements on her behalf, so this is going to make things less doubtful.