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UNITED KINGDOM – New immigration controls unveiled
December 7, 2023
Stricter immigration controls will be introduced in Spring 2024 that will significantly impact a number of UK employment visa categories.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – Conversion to eVisas for BRP Holders
November 1, 2023
As part of the ongoing digitalisation process for immigration statuses, several types of physical documents will be replaced with electronic versions by the UKVI, including biometric residence permits and residence cards.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Immigration Health Surcharge to Rise in 2024
October 30, 2023
The UK government announced in the immigration health surcharge would be increased, the fee increase will now occur no earlier than 16 January 2024.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – ETA System Launches
October 24, 2023
Applications for the Electronic Travel Authorization system open on 25 October for citizens of Qatar, with other countries to be added later. the ETA is a pre-screening system for citizens of visa-exempt countries who are visiting the UK.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – Uruguayan Nationals to be Added to Youth Mobility Scheme
September 22, 2023
Uruguay is being added to the UK Youth Mobility Scheme, meaning young people from each country can live and work in the other for a period of time.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – Visa Fee Increases from 04 October
September 22, 2023
The UK government unveiled a forthcoming adjustment in immigration fees to take effect from October 4, 2023 to support critical services.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – Review of Recent Rule Changes
September 13, 2023
Adjustments to UK Immigration Rules were recently released and have brought about some key changes. The main bulk of the amendments simply address minor technical issues and provide clarity and consistency. They go into effect on 28 September.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – Transit Visa Requirement for Russians, Georgians
September 11, 2023
On 8 September, an amendment to the Immigration (Passenger Transit Visa) Order 2014 went into effect, adding Georgia and Russia to the list of countries or territories whose nationals need transit visas in order to pass through the United Kingdom without entering while transiting to another country.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – Late EU Settlement Scheme applications to face further scrutiny from UKVI
August 14, 2023
The UK is implementing a number of changes to the EU Settlement Scheme for EU citizens in the UK, effective from 09 August 2023.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: UKVI Tripling Fines for Illegal Workers
August 10, 2023
The UKVI is increasing fines for businesses using illegal laborers and is performing more checks on businesses in the UK.
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