when can I enter UK before course start date?

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  1. phoenix-'s Avatar
    1 22-06-2012  20:06
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    when can I enter UK before course start date?
    Hello,

    How many days I can enter UK before my course start.. I received my CAS number with the course start date. and want to know when I can enter after issuing the visa.

    Thanks in advance
  2. PeterOkenla11's Avatar
    2 22-06-2012  20:08
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    Re: when can I enter UK before course start date?
    It should say on your visa.
  3. lindie's Avatar
    3 22-06-2012  20:20
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    Re: when can I enter UK before course start date?
    If your course is more than 6 months, you can arrive up to a month before the start date.
    If your course is less than 6 months, you can arrive up to seven days before the start date.

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    4 24-06-2012  18:34
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    Re: when can I enter UK before course start date?
    (Original post by lindie)
    If your course is more than 6 months, you can arrive up to a month before the start date.
    If your course is less than 6 months, you can arrive up to seven days before the start date.

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    http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/vi...s/conditions/#
    Thank you very much, that helped a lot
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