Visas and immigration
Information about the Staff Immigration team and how we operate.
Our Services
NOTE - These are currently links to pages on the staffimmigration.admin website
About us and what we do
Overview of the services provided by the Staff Immigration Team and the immigration regulations we adhere by.
Compliance
Immigration legislation and Home Office regulations the university of Oxford must adhere to
Confidentiality and Data Protection
Information about GDPR and related UK data protection legislation
Reimbursement Policy
Reimbursing visa and NHS surcharge costs following recruitment
Training
Sign up to a training session for University administrators on Right to Work, Global Talent, Skilled Worker, Tier 5 & visitor visas
Visa loan scheme
Information about the University's loan scheme which covers visa and British citizenship costs
Visa holder briefing session
Information about the mandatory visa holder briefing session for sponsored Skilled Worker and Tier 5 visa holders
Training for Administrators
The team runs regular training courses on Global Talent visa, Skilled Worker visa, Tier 5, Visitors and Right to Work
Contact us
Medical Sciences / Humanities / GLAM / UAS / Continuing Education
Paul Deeble, Email: [email protected]
Angelina Escott, Email: [email protected]
Kara Updale, Email: [email protected]
MPLS / Social Sciences / Colleges
Richard Birt, Email: [email protected]
Lyn Davis, Email: [email protected]
Sufia Nadeem, Email: [email protected]
Forms & Guidance
Download the forms and guidance documents.
Visas and compliance
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The University of Oxford sponsors more visas for international staff than any other UK University and we have a dedicated Staff Immigration Team offering guidance and assistance with applications. The department/college employing you, with support from the Staff Immigration Team, will advise which visa route is appropriate and assist you as much as possible with your application. We offer advice on record keeping while you are here and hold regular briefings to update you on changes to visa regulations and reporting requirements.
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are replacing physical visas with an online, digital record of your immigration status called an eVisa. A UKVI account must be created and the eVisa linked, this allows you to view and prove your rights in the UK, update your personal details and link your travel document(s). For instruction on creating a UKVI account, visit the Staff Immigration Team's Access your eVisa page.
Moving personal belongings to the UK - includes pets and vehicles
For general Government guidance on moving belongings to the UK please read the regulations for moving your personal possessions to the UK. This offers specific guidance for importing: goods, money, food, plants, animals and vehicles plus advice for anyone wishing to sail here.
Transfer of Residence (TOR) relief allows anyone moving their primary residence to the UK to bring household items (eg furniture, bedding), personal effects (eg clothing, accessories), vehicles, pets and portable instruments for personal trade or professional use without incurring customs charges. This relief is specifically designed for those who intend to make the UK their permanent home.
You can obtain a Transfer of Residency reference number by completing a T0R1 relief application form (found at the bottom of the page). Your removal or shipping company will ask you for this reference number so they can arrange for your possessions to clear UK customs.
Right to work checks
The pre-employment screening process includes presentation of your original documents or a sharecode to show your visa details, to establish your right to work in the UK before any work commences. This check applies to anyone taking up a role at the University including British staff.
Support for partners and family members
Finding professional and social opportunities for partners is an important part of ensuring everyone feels settled in Oxford.
The University Newcomers' Club supports partners with a wide-ranging calendar of social activities and events, along with special interest groups holding talks on a variety of topics including volunteering, career development and employment opportunities.
Use the links here to access resources on careers, courses, learning and improving English language skills, volunteering and building a social network.