Foreign national registration

For further advice on immigration or Visa matters, contact the UK Border Agency.

Who has to register and why?

Some foreign nationals who have conditions on their immigration leave and who are subject to immigration control must report to the local police to register their details. It is a legal requirement to register under the Immigration Regulation Act 1972 (Registration with the police). Failure to register with the police when required to do so risks a fine of £5,000 and/or six months' imprisonment.

You only have to register with the police if you have an endorsement stamp in your passport or biometric identity card which says "Register / Report to the Police".

If you are required to register you should report to York Police Station, Harrogate Police Station or Scarborough Police Station within seven days of arriving in the United Kingdom or within seven days of any changes in your circumstances.

What do I need to bring with me to register?

You must report to register with the police in person and the following documentation is required:

  • Passport
  • Visa / Identity Card
  • £34.00 cash
  • Two passport-sized photographs
  • Confirmation of your University / College placement or Work Permit
  • Confirmation of address (eg. rental agreement)

To speed up the registration process the registration form can be completed in advance and also brought with you when reporting to the police station. See below for downloads.

What do I do if I have already registered with the police elsewhere in the UK and have moved to the North Yorkshire Police area?

You must report to report to York Police Station, Harrogate Police Station or Scarborough Police Station in person with the following documentation:

  • Passport
  • Visa / Identity Card
  • Police Registration Certificate
  • Confirmation of your University / College placement or Work Permit
  • Confirmation of address (eg. rental agreement)

Reporting changes in circumstances

If you are already registered with North Yorkshire Police and any changes to the following occur you should report within seven days to York Police Station, Harrogate Police Station or Scarborough Police Station with your passport, Visa / Identity Card and Police Registration Certificate:

  • Change of address (proof such as a rental agreement is required)
  • Change of University / College (confirmation letter from establishment is required)
  • Change in landing conditions or granting of further leave to remain
  • New passport
  • Change of marital status (marriage certificate is required)

If you are leaving the UK and not returning you should hand in your Police Registration Certificate with details of the date and location of your departure.

Registration form downloads

The foreign nationals registration particulars form is available to download in zip icon English [121kb] or zip icon Chinese [207kb].