Post Arrival Support

Post Arrival Support for UK support

UK Bank Account

Bank account is one of the necessities of life for everyone in the UK. And in this regard MRC international students are no exception. Students will need a UK bank account to manage their personal finance and also in most cases to pay for their day-to-day needs, travelling and entertainment. International students are advised to open a bank account with one of the national or UK-based international banks before they start their course at the college.

To open a new account in the UK, the banks require the following documents.

Proof of ID that shows date of birth – usually a valid passport is sufficient for this purpose.
College letter confirming that the applicant is a student – stating the course name and duration.
Proof of address in the UK.
It is advisable to carry original passbook of saving account of home country.

For international students their physical presence in the UK is also necessary before they can apply to open a bank account. Once the student has enrolled with MRC, the college will issue the bank letter.

National Insurance Number

International students intending to work in the UK must obtain National Insurance Number. To apply for NI number, contact the Jobcentre plus on 0845 600 0643 to arrange an Evidence of Identity interview or to request a postal application pack. Jobcentre plus advisor will specify the type of identity documents required. During the interview or postal application process, their staff will verify the student’s identity and decide whether the student is eligible to work in the UK.