Documents to bring

Documents to bring

Getting everything in order now saves a lot of stress later on. Check our list to make sure you bring all the documents you need along with you.

  • UK/Irish Passport
  • University or College Payment Advice letter from Student Finance England (if relevant). This may need to be scanned by the Finance team to ensure any maintenance loan payments are paid on time. 
  • Proof of qualifications (if required)
  • Visa documentation (if relevant). This must be a scan or photograph; a clear image and in colour. You may be required to provide a share code for us to verify your digital status.

Non UK/Irish passport holders

1.        Your passport/national ID (EU only)

2.      Proof of immigration permission includes (this is not an exhaustive list): 

  • eVisa sharecode
  • Home Office documents relating to immigration permission 
  • Proof of a pending application *
  • Short term students (less than 6 months) should provide evidence of travel which includes their name and date of entry to the UK

BRPs are no longer valid. Physical documents have been replaced with an online record of your immigration status, as of 31/12/2024. This is known as an eVisa and you must set it up as a matter of urgency.

We will be unable to register you if you cannot provide the required identification to pass the Right to Study check. You will not be issued your KentOne card until this is completed.

*If you are applying for a visa and have submitted your visa application but not yet had a decision, you are required to provide a copy of your ‘Document Checklist’ or ‘Submitted Application’ as proof of pending application which you can download as a PDF document from your visa application portal. 

A passport will be required as official ID when opening a bank account, applying for work or verifying your age. The University therefore encourages all students to obtain a passport. If you do not have a passport, please contact us prior to your arrival.

UK/EU students 

  • University or College Payment Advice letter from your Student Finance provider (if relevant)
  • This may need to be scanned by the Finance team to ensure any maintenance loan payments are paid on time
  • Proof of qualifications – original documents (if required)

    • Non-EU students 

  • Health certificates – tuberculosis (TB) certificate/health insurance certificate (if applicable)
  • Proof of your finances (including scholarship/sponsorship letters)
  • Copy of your Confirmation of Acceptance for Study (CAS) email
  • Proof of qualifications – original documents (if required)


    • Moving in

    Canterbury campus

    If you are moving into campus accommodation in Canterbury you'll need your Unloading Permit to enable you to unload your belongings close to your accommodation.

    You'll need your Accommodation Arrival Pass. You'll need to show this to the receptionist before you can get into your room.