Category: UK Visa News

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

UK To Increase Visa and Healthcare Fees

The United Kingdom is set to increase the visa and health care fee for applicants from across the world due to public sector wage increases in the country. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed on 13 July that those who intend to visit the country will now have to pay more. The price hike comes…
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Post-Brexit: Spain Ensures Equal University Access for UK Students

Spain and the United Kingdom reached an academic agreement that allows British students to continue their studies at Spanish universities as they did before Brexit. The agreement was signed between Spain and the UK last June 28 means that it will be easier for those educated under the British educational system including in Spain to…
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Travel Chaos 2023: Heathrow Strikes For Summer 2023

Heathrow Airport is expecting major delays and possible flight cancellations this summer due to union strikes.  Around 2,000 security officers will be taking part in the strikes due to a long-running dispute over pay. Heathrow security officers are paid less than workers at other major airports in London and the South East. Staff at London’s…
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Eurostar’s London-Amsterdam Trains Suspended From 2024

Eurostar’s Amsterdam routes face being suspended for nearly a year, due to upcoming station renovations. Dutch infrastructure secretary Vivianne Heijnen has warned that no Eurostar trains will be able to run to or from Amsterdam Centraal from June 2024 until as late as May 2025. During this time, there will be no direct cross-channel rail…
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UK Electronic Travel Authorisation Cost Revealed

As part of the UK government’s continued effort to tighten border control, the UK Government will introduce a new system of pre-travel immigration checks for visitors under Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme. ETA is a digital travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers that will allow individuals to board a plane for travel to the United Kingdom. …
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