BUNAC staff have a great deal of experience in helping people in these areas and will be happy to answer any queries or provide the guidance you may need.

BUNAC USA will process applications from students of any nationality studying within the US and from US nationals studying elsewhere. (Not a US citizen and not studying in the US? Click here.)

The first step is to submit your complete Intern in Britain application to BUNAC. When that is approved you can then move on to the second step – applying for your UK visa.

Step 1. Program application

You will start your Intern in Britain application online here. Once you have completed this and paid the application fee you will need to send the following to BUNAC:

• Employer Application & Agreement - Your employer can complete the pdf online and save the data but must print off the form and mail it to BUNAC. The completed form can be sent directly to the BUNAC office in London and a scanned copy can be mailed to BUNAC CT with your application or you can include the original with your application. A copy of your internship training plan should also be included.
• Proof of current or recent student status, ie. your original official transcript
• Copy of your passport information page
• A copy of your most recent bank statement showing proof of sufficient funds - $1500 minimum
• If you are not purchasing BUNAC's insurance policy then please send a summary of your policy benefits
• A copy of your relevant visa if applying outside of your country of citizenship.
• Program reference from a previous employer or a professor who has known you for at least 6 months.

You can download the Employer Application and Agreement here. If you have any queries about the program, please call BUNAC in Connecticut on: 1-800-462-8622, or send an email to: wib@bunacusa.org.

BUNAC will assess your application. Once approved, we will issue you with a unique Certificate of Sponsorship reference number which will enable you to apply for your UK visa. We recommend that you do not book any non-refundable flights to the UK until your visa has been issued.

Step 2. Applying for your UK Visa

Once you have been accepted on Intern in Britain, your next step is to apply online for your visa. The cost is currently £190. BUNAC will send you full instructions on how to do this.

Please note that you cannot apply for your visa more than 3 months before your planned entry to the UK. The whole visa application process including having your fingerprints taken will take a minimum of 6 weeks. You will be without your passport for approximately 15 business days during this process. Visas are issued at the discretion of the British Government. BUNAC is not responsible for any delayed applications or visa refusals.