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Travel

Make your journey to the UK as smooth as possible

To ensure your journey to Norwich runs smoothly, we advise you make your travel arrangements well in advance.

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Planning ahead

You will need to buy your airline tickets well in advance and make sure you have travel insurance. As many international flights arrive in London - about three hours from Norwich - you will also need to plan your train or coach journey in advance.

 

Arriving at the INTO Centre

All students should plan to arrive two days prior to their programme start date. Please ensure you arrive on time. We strongly recommend that you arrive over the weekend before your orientation programme begins. This will allow us to give you the warmest of welcomes, and give you time to move into your accommodation.

It is important to fill out an Arrivals Details Form so that we know when you will arrive. Please check your welcome information on arrival which gives details on where to go on the first day of your course.

 

Travelling to your Homestay

It is important that you contact your hosts to introduce yourself and to let them know when you will arrive at INTO University of East Anglia.

 

Arriving at University Accommodation

You must arrive on either the Saturday or Sunday before your course starts. If you arrive earlier, you will need to make your own accommodation arrangements.

 

Arrival at the airport

Which airport should I choose? 

We recommend that, wherever possible, you arrive at Norwich airport. This may mean changing planes in Europe.

You can see some sample student prices for UK and international travel at the STA Travel and Just the Flight websites.

To understand what services UK airports have, their opening times and travel connections, visit these websites:

Heathrow Airport
Gatwick Airport
Stansted Airport
Norwich International Airport

Meeting immigration staff 

When you arrive at a UK airport, you should be prepared to answer some questions about yourself, including where you will be staying and what you intend to do during your time in the UK.

You will need to have with you all relevant original documentation or certified copies including your:

  • INTO University of East Anglia offer letter
  • INTO University of East Anglia CAS statement - if required
  • IELTS certificate or original English Language test result
  • any other original documents/transcripts listed in your INTO University of East Anglia visa letter, for example your high school certificate or home university certificates. You will need these to fully register and enroll on your course, and to make a visa extension in the UK
  • passport
  • bank statements (for the last three months and stamped by the bank) as evidence of sufficient funds to show the Immigration Officer on arrival at the airport in the UK

Medical test 

Some arriving students may be asked to undergo a brief, routine health check by the airport doctor, which might include an x-ray. The health check will take place in a separate room. Afterwards, you will need to return to Immigration Control.

Travelling to your new accommodation 

INTO University of East Anglia can arrange for a taxi to meet you upon arrival at the airport and take you directly to your accommodation. When you arrive at the airport, your taxi driver should be waiting for you with a sign with your name and INTO on it.

Payment for the transfer must be made at least seven working days in advance of arrival. The costs are as follows:

  • London Heathrow Airport £190
  • London Gatwick Airport £190
  • London Stansted Airport £130
  • Norwich International Airport £20

If you would like us to meet you at the airport remember to complete an airport transfer booking form and credit card form and return it to admissions.finance@into.uk.com.