Preparing to leave the UK

Source: https://www.york.ac.uk/students/support/international/after-studies/leaving-uk/ Parent: https://www.york.ac.uk/students/support/international/after-studies/

You'll find that getting ready to leave is a busy and emotional time. As well as saying goodbye to your friends, there are lots of practical arrangements that you need to make too.

UKCISA provide advice on preparing to return home which covers:

Making travel arrangements
Tax refunds
People you should tell that you are leaving the UK (including a useful checklist)
Providing a forwarding address
Obtaining references while you are still in the UK
Reverse 'culture shock'

Closing a UK bank account

Banks often require notice of at least one week to close a UK account, as payments made by card need to be paid out of the account before the bank can calculate your closing balance.

Sending or storing luggage

If you need to freight or store your belongings, local companies can help, and some will offer special deals for students. Note that we don't specifically recommend these companies, and you should check yourself that they meet your needs:

You can also find companies who offer these services via the British Association of Removers or the British International Freight Association.

International Student Support Self-Referral Form\ Use this form to contact us with any queries - we aim to respond within three working days.

Find other contact details on our Contact us page.

IT Services information for student leavers
Ending your private tenancy and moving out
Moving out of campus accommodation
As the end of your course approaches, keep an eye out for advice in the weekly Things to Know newsletter