U.S. citizens or citizens of certain countries (European Union, as well as nationals of Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, and Lichtenstein) are not required to apply for a visa unless interning, working, or studying in the UK for more than 6 months.
Prior to departure, you will receive an immigration letter from your program advisor that you will present upon arrival at customs.
Students who are required to apply for a visa:
Student Visa
- You are required to apply for a UK Student Visa if you fall into one of the below categories. You are:
- Applying for a work-study position at the Syracuse London Center (Syracuse University students only)
- Participating in an internship. Syracuse London is required, by law, to report any student participating in internships either arranged independently or by the school. Students interning without this visa may be subject to deportation.
- Planning to study for a full academic year at the Syracuse London Center. If you have not already notified your program advisor, please email Joelle Orecki at syrlondon@syr.edu. Students studying in the UK for more than six months are required to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) and will be prompted to do this as part of the online visa application process.
Non-U.S. and non-EU Citizens
You are required to apply for a Standard Visitor Visa. If you are unsure if you need to apply for this visa, please complete this questionnaire.
If you plan to intern, work, or study for a full academic year at the Syracuse London Center you will apply for a Student Visa instead of a Standard Visitor Visa (see above).
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your program advisor at syrlondon@syr.edu.