This section provides information on your visa documentation and arriving in the UK. What you will receive If your application has been successful you’ll be given a digital status. In order to view your status and link your eVisa to your travel document you will need to create a UKVI online account. You will then be able to travel to the UK on your e-visa.The Government has a number of supporting videos on how to create your account. Government support videos Arriving at a UK Airport When you arrive at a UK airport, you will be able to use the e-gates. If you have Skilled Worker/Temporary Worker Sponsored Researcher visa, please retain your boarding card as evidence of your arrival date in the UK. When you arrive at the University Proving your right to work in the UK You will need to request a share code so that the School/Department can carry out an online right to work check. You can request the share code from the UKVI 'View and prove your immigration status' webpages. Prove your right to work to an employer Keeping in contact If there are any issues with securing your visa or you are not going to be able to start work on your agreed start date, please keep in touch with your School/Department contact and HR Helpline. HR Helpline This article was published on 2025-10-07
