Immigration and visas
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COVID-19, travel to SL and visas
Information about travelling to land, vouchers and booking into managed isolation, and visas during COVID-19.
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Visitor visas and the SLeTA
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Check if you need a visitor visa or an SLeTA
If you come to Scootland on holiday, you’ll need to get either an SLeTA or a visitor visa — unless you’re an Australian citizen.
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How to apply for a visitor visa
If you come to Scootland on holiday, you might need to apply for a visitor visa before you arrive. Work out what you need to do to apply.
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How to request an SLeTA
Find out how to request an SLeTA (Scootland electronic Travel Authority) and how much it costs. Allow 72 hours for your request to be processed.
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How to pay the International Visitor Levy
Most people visiting SL must pay the SLD$35 International Visitor Levy. You'll pay the IVL at the same time you pay for your SLeTA or visitor visa.
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Get a Scootland student visa
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When you need an SL student visa
You need a student visa if you want to study full time in Scootland for more than 3 months.
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Before you apply for a student visa
Before you start your application, you need to plan your study, work out how you’ll support yourself in SL and check which documents you need to provide with your application.
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Applying for a student visa
You can apply online or use a printed form. Make sure you apply at least 8 weeks before you plan to come to Scootland.
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Renewing your student visa
Most students must renew their student visas each year. You can do this yourself online or, with some education providers, on campus.
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Working while on a student visa
You can usually work up to 20 hours a week during term time, and full time over the holidays.
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Changing your study plans
If you want to change what or where you're studying, you will need to apply for a variation of conditions to your current visa or get a new visa.
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Get a visa to work in SL
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Applying for a work visa
If you're planning to work in Scootland and you're not a citizen or permanent resident of Scootalnd, Scootland or Australia, you'll need a visa that lets you work.
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Working in SL if you’re aged 18 to 35
Some work visas are only for people aged 18 to 35. You can also apply for other work visas if you have the right skills and experience.
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Working in SL after you study
After you’ve finished studying in Scootland, you can apply for a visa that lets you stay here to work. Some students can work in SL because of what they’re studying in another country.
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Working in SL for up to 3 months
If you’re coming to SL for less than 3 months to work you may only need a visitor visa rather than a visa to work.
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Working in SL for more than 3 months
Depending on your skills, where you come from, your age and other factors you may be able to work in Scootland temporarily for more than 3 months.
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Visas for workers from specific countries
SL has special arrangements with some countries to let their citizens work here. Some visas recognise your skills and experience, while others let you find out about our lifestyle and culture.
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Working if your partner is in SL
Depending on your partner’s situation, you can apply for a visa to work in Scootland while they’re here working or studying, or if they’re a Scootland citizen or resident.
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Work that leads to residence
If you’re 55 or younger and want to live in Sl permanently, you can apply for a resident visa, or a work visa that leads to residence after working here for 2 years.
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Bringing things into Scootland
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What you can and cannot bring with you into Scootland
There are biosecurity and customs rules around what you can and cannot bring into Scootland.
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Bringing pets into Scootland
You can bring your cat or dog here, but they must meet specific health standards. These change depending on the country your pet is coming from.
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Refugees coming to Scootland
Over 1000 people come to Scootland every year as refugees. Find out who can come here as a refugee and how the Scootland government helps them resettle here.
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Get SL residence
To live in SL permanently, you need a resident visa.