Immigration and Visas
Whether you are a current student requiring immigration and visa advice or are a prospective student requiring information on applying for your visa, we have information and resources to help you.
Announcements
Check here for important announcements effecting Immigration and visas including changes to application requirements, law changes, and rules and regulations.
Important Announcements
Visa 'brake' announced on student visas for nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan
The UK has announced a “visa brake” that will block new overseas Student visa applications from nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan starting 26 March 2026. This does not affect people from these countries who are already inside the UK on valid visas.
Changes to Graduate visas from 1 January 2027
From 1 January 2027, most UK Graduate visas will shorten from 2 years to 18 months, but PhD graduates will still receive 3 years. Anyone who applies before 1 January 2027 keeps the current, longer duration.
eVisas - creating a UKVI account to prove your immigration status
eVisas replaced physical immigration documents (such as biometric residence permits) on 1 January 2025. In order for you to access
Scams targeting international students
We occasionally receive reports of scams involving telemarketers claiming to be from HMRC (Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs) stating that the University has not paid tax that you owe. HMRC will never directly call you asking for money and will never ask you to any money on behalf of the University.
Visas and Immigration Information
Whether you are a current student requiring immigration and visa advice or are a prospective student requiring information on applying for your visa, we have information and resources to help you.
Further Resources and Advice
Links to related additional resources that might be useful for international students.
Our askUS Team
Not sure where to go? Our askUS team is here to help.
Our askUS advisers can give you the right advice when you need it most, whether you have a question about finance, wellbeing, faith or visas and immigration or if you need support with your studies, your career or a disability.
Call: +44 (0)161 295 5000
Email: askus@salford.ac.uk
Want to find more specific information? You can speak to someone on our askUS help desks across our campuses, or check our askUS topics section.
askUS opening hours
Term-time opening hours (Trimester 1 and 2)
Virtual queries (telephone, email and live chat):
- Monday to Thursday: 08:00-18:00
- Friday: 08:00-17:00
Face-to-face queries: Monday to Friday
- University House: 08:00-17:00
- MediaCity: 10:00-16:00
Trimester 3 and vacation period opening hours
Virtual queries (telephone, email and live chat):
- Monday to Thursday: 08:00-18:00
- Friday: 08:00-17:00
Face-to-face queries: Monday to Friday
- University House: 08:00-17:00
There are no services at MediaCity during Trimester 3 and Vacation times. However, you can travel on the 50 bus between campuses for free, Monday to Friday, from 05:00-22:30 with your student ID card.