The Staff Immigration Service provides free and impartial specialist advice on UK immigration matters for prospective and current staff, visitors and their accompanying dependants.

Please complete the online form below to contact the Staff Immigration Service:

Working in the UK

Information for current and prospective staff on UK visas which allow you to work in the UK.

Visiting the UK

Information on relevant UK visas for academic staff or guests invited to visit the University of Edinburgh.

Living permanently in the UK

Advice on how to apply for British citizenship.

From 1 January 2025 onwards, the Home Office will switch from physical immigration documents (including BRPs) to an eVisa system.

Switch to an eVisa

Use our online enquiry form to get in touch with the team.