TRAVEL, PASSPORTS, AND VISAS

Participants must make their own international travel arrangements as well as those for any subsequent travel within Europe. Many airlines and travel agencies offer attractive round-trip airfares.

Passports are required for travel to London and are the responsibility of each student. Passport processing times can be very long. Plan ahead and get your passport early! Please note that you are not able to use an EU, EEA or Swiss national ID card to enter the UK.

Most students will require an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to come to the UK for up to 6 months for short-term study at CTLS.  You should check if you can apply for an ETA on the UK Visas and Immigration website.

If you are a national of a country that the UK Home Office defines as a visa national country, you may require a Standard Visitor visa to enter the UK for up to 6 months for short-term study at CTLS. You should check if you need a UK visa and consult the UK Visas and Immigration website for further information. Students in need of prior entry clearance are responsible for applying for their own visas.

Students must present their enrollment confirmation letter from CTLS (which will be uploaded to your Studio Abroad profile) and be able to provide proof of a round trip ticket to customs officials upon arrival in the UK. Some advice also suggests that students carry proof of financial support, such as a current bank statement as well as bank statements for the previous 2 months. For Georgetown Law students, we also suggest that you print off your bill from GU Experience indicating that your tuition, fees, and housing charges (if applicable) have been paid. Those of you receiving financial aid will most likely have your funds dispersed before the start of the program. Assuming that you have requested that the funds be transferred in to your bank account, your bank balance should reflect your financial aid award. In addition, if you travel during the program, you will want to keep your confirmation letter and your proof of a round trip ticket (and your passport, of course) with you at all times.

Please note that under UK immigration rules, CTLS students who come into the UK as visitors are not permitted to stay in the UK more than six months and are not eligible to work at paid or unpaid employment, including internships. This also applies to students who secure prior entry clearance.