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Hello,

I discussed this issue with our Advice Centre staff before Christmas and have an update. 

The University is a Highly Trusted Sponsor for Tier 4 visas, which means it has to ensure any visa advice is provided by fully trained staff. A few years ago, the Union and the University agreed that all visa advice would be provided by the University alone. Our Advice Centre have spoken to the Visa Guidance team who explained that they could not give detailed advice about Schengen visas as the requirements change from country to country; the Visa Guidance team would always advise students to contact the relevant Embassy for detailed advice about applying for a Schengen visa. However, they do run a visa drop-in on Monday (9.00 – 10.30), Wednesday (1.00 – 2.30) and Thursday (9.00 – 10.30) and can give students general advice about applying for Schengen visas at these drop-ins.

I hope that help clarifies our position.

Happy New Year!

Flora Noble

Vice-President Student Communities

Friday 6th Jan 2017 1:30pm

Hello,

Originally this idea was forwarded to David (VP Welfare), however, as it relates more specifically to international students, I have decided to take this forward and discuss this with our Advice Centre staff. I'll arrange to discuss this next week and ensure an update is provided below this message.

Best wishes,

Flora Noble - VP Student Communities

Friday 25th Nov 2016 1:36pm

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• Forwarded to Vice President Welfare
  Friday 28th Oct 2016 1:33pm