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From 4 August 2022, students and any dependants who are 16 and over, from certain countries or territories, who are studying in the UK for more than six months are not required to register with the police. Visit the government website to find out more about the change of requirement in relation to police registration.

Coming to the UK
Before you book your travel, make sure you have obtained the correct immigration permission and it is valid on the date you will be arriving the UK. Find out more about travelling to and arriving in the UK.
New international students
Read our welcome pages to prepare for your life at Essex including how to travel to our campuses and what to expect when you arrive.
During your studies
If you have a visa to study with us, find out about our right to study checks, your responsibilities during your course and what to do if anything changes.
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