You will usually require a visa to study or work in your host country for your placement. It is your responsibility to ensure you obtain the correct immigration permission for your placement in good time to start. It is a legal process and we are not qualified to provide immigration advice but your host university should be able to provide you with advice and guidance (similar to how Warwick has an Immigration Team who are qualified to provide advice to international students coming to Warwick).

So you should seek guidance from your host university or employer, who will be able to issue any documentation you require and guide you through the process of obtaining appropriate visa documentation for your purpose of travel. The Country or University SpecificLink opens in a new window section may also be helpful.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provide guidance on the requirements to enter a country (please click hereLink opens in a new window) and you can use also use the list of foreign embassies in the UK to find the website for the UK-based embassy of the country where you will be studying. The embassy's website will tell you whether people of your nationality need to apply for a visa in order to study there. The UK Government publishes a list of all foreign Embassies and High Commissions in the UKLink opens in a new window. The London Diplomatic List contains the addresses and contact details of all Embassies and High Commissions in London. They also have a list of Consular Offices outside London in cities such as Edinburgh, Cardiff, Manchester and Birmingham.

Organising accommodation is your responsibility and you may need to find your own private accommodation. Information on accommodation will be available on the host university's website and they may also provide you with details during the application process. Depending upon the host university, some might offer accommodation on campus whilst for others, students live off campus. The level of support for accommodation can vary considerably and you are advised to work closely with your host university and be wary of scams, do not sign anything until you are sure of what you are paying for.

• Ensure that the details of where you are going are accurately reflected on eVision. If your plans have changed, this is particularly important. If this information is not correct, contact the Student Mobility Team immediately so that this can be updated.
• Upload your completed risk assessment before you travel (this can be found in the 'Do I need insurance for my year abroad' on the following pageLink opens in a new window).
• Whilst you are overseas, make sure your address details and contact details are up to date. Our team may need to contact you if there is an emergency so your updated details are essential.
• If you leave your placement for more than 5 days, update your Evision record with where you are staying.
• After three attempts to contact you by email or phone in the case of an emergency, our team will contact your named next of kin/named contact. Our only reason for doing this is to ensure you are OK – it is much better if you contact us directly.