Entry Clearance Guidance - General Instructions

Chapter 12 Annex 8 - [Updated]

Sample of ATAS Certificate

ATAS CERTIFICATE

Full name:

Date of Birth:

Nationality:

ATAS reference number:

University:

University reference number:

You applied for ATAS clearance on dd/mm/yy to study “course subject (JACS code)” at “x”.

You stated that your thesis, or area of research, or the title of your taught Masters course would be:

“insert text from application form”

I am pleased to inform you that your ATAS application was successful.

You should now apply to your nearest visa issuing post for a Visa / Entry Clearance / to undertake these studies, or, if you need to extend your existing stay in the United Kingdom you should apply to the UK Border Agency.

Please remember to print off and present this certificate, along with your University offer letter to the Entry Clearance Officer. You will also need to present all of the supporting documentation needed for a student Visa / Entry Clearance / Extension of stay application. A full list of requirements for a student visa/entry clearance can be found at www.ukvisas.gov.uk , or, for an extension of stay, at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk

This ATAS certificate is only valid for the University/Higher Education Institution and course stated above. If you wish to study at another University/Higher Education Institution and / or do a different course / area of research you will need to apply for another ATAS certificate. You can do this via the ATAS website www.fco.gov.uk/atas .

The ATAS team

Foreign & Commonwealth Office

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