Did you know that if you are an international student who is yet to be vaccinated against COVID-19, you may receive\u00a0the vaccine quicker in the UK than your home country and will be protected when returning home?<\/p>\n
Full guidance released by NHS England<\/a> confirmed that the COVID-19 vaccination is now being offered to everyone aged 18 or over in the UK for free, regardless of their nationality or immigration status.<\/p>\n To help clear up any questions or concerns you may have about studying in the UK, we have compiled a useful list of commonly asked questions and answers about being vaccinated whilst studying here. Learn more below and speak to an SI-UK London consultant<\/a> to begin your UK study journey.<\/p>\n The UK is offering the COVID-19 vaccination for free to anyone aged 18 or above regardless of their nationality or immigration status, meaning all international students will have access to the vaccine.<\/p>\n International students in the UK do not need to pay for the COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccination is completely free of charge and does not count as the kind of care that requires payment under the NHS.<\/p>\n International students can book their COVID-19 vaccination appointments as an unregistered patient through the University Medical Centre or through a local GP practice. However, it is recommended that you also register with a GP beforehand to access the vaccine.<\/p>\n International students in the UK can approach their local GP practice or their University Medical Centre in order to register with the NHS for the purpose of receiving their COVID-19 vaccine.<\/p>\n Dependents of international students in the UK, who are 18 years of age or above and meet the current eligibility criteria are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination.<\/p>\n Once you have an NHS number, you can request a COVID-19 vaccination appointment via the NHS website<\/a>.<\/p>\n If an international student is not registered with a GP, they will not be proactively contacted by a local NHS service for getting the vaccine. They would be required to book their vaccination appointments themselves as an unregistered patient through the University Medical Centre or a local GP practice.<\/p>\n International students who have received a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine abroad that is also available in the UK should receive the same vaccine for the second dose. However, if the vaccine is different, they should contact a GP to ensure they receive an appropriate vaccine for a second dose.<\/p>\n The SI-UK COVID-19 and UK Study<\/a> hub and NHS website<\/a> are both constantly updated with the latest news and information regarding coronavirus, studying in the UK and vaccines.<\/p>\nInternational Student COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ<\/h2>\n
Are international students eligible for vaccination in the UK?<\/h3>\n
Do international students have to pay for the COVID-19 vaccine?<\/h3>\n
Are international students required to register with a GP (doctor) before booking their appointment for vaccination?<\/h3>\n
How do I access an NHS number for vaccination?<\/h3>\n
Is the COVID-19 vaccination available for dependents of international students who have travelled along with them to the UK?<\/h3>\n
What is the process to receive\u00a0the COVID-19 vaccine?<\/h3>\n
If an international student is not registered with a GP, will they still be invited for their vaccination?<\/h3>\n
If an international student has received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in their home country and it is not a vaccine that is being offered in the UK, what should they do?<\/h3>\n
Where can students find more information regarding the COVID-19 vaccine?<\/h3>\n
Study in the UK<\/h2>\n