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New UK Immigration Statistics

New Immigration Statistics for Year Ending December 2024

UK Net migration for the year ending December 2024 was approximately 728,000, marking a 20% drop from the previous year. But what really contributed to this drop, and where do we go from here? UK Immigration Statistics: What the Latest Data Tells Us The UK’s immigration landscape is shifting. With visa approvals dropping, asylum applications…
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Update on UK Skilled Worker Salary Requirement: What Employers and Workers Need to Know

The UK government announced key updates to the Skilled Worker visa salary requirements and changes to the sponsorship process for care workers and senior care workers on 12 March 2025. These changes will take effect on 9 April 2025 and will directly impact both employers and migrant workers. The minimum salary threshold for Skilled Worker visa applicants will…
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Vietnam Extends Visa Waiver for Schengen Nationals Until 2028

Vietnam has extended its visa-free entry policy for passport holders from eight Schengen countries, allowing them to visit without a visa until March 14, 2028. This extension applies to nationals of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland, who can stay in Vietnam for up to 45…
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EU Postpones ETIAS Requirement Until 2027

Foreign nationals enjoying visa-free entry to the EU will not need to obtain travel authorisation through the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) until at least April 2027. The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs has stated that ETIAS is expected to be rolled out by the last quarter of 2026. However,…
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How to Apply for a Luxembourg Schengen Visa from the UK

Luxembourg is one of the smallest countries in the world and spans an area of just 1,650 square kilometres. With a population of 500,000 residents, it is more like a large town than a country, but its size actually makes it a great place to visit as many of the main attractions are concentrated in…
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