Category: UK

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

UK Visa Financial Requirements for 2025: What You Need to Know

The UK government has announced updated financial requirements for individuals applying for student, tourist, work, or family visas in 2025.  These changes aim to reflect the rising cost of living and inflation, ensuring that applicants can meet the financial demands of living in or visiting the UK. Whether you’re planning to study, work, or spend…
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Switzerland Retains Skilled Worker Numbers For 2025

Switzerland has announced it will maintain its foreign skilled worker quota at 8,500 for 2025, matching the 2024 allocation. The Federal Council confirmed that 4,500 of these permits will be B residence permits, while 4,000 will be L short-term permits. This quota ensures Swiss companies can address labor shortages while keeping immigration controlled. The Council…
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EU to Gradually Implement Biometric Border Checks

The European Commission has proposed a gradual rollout of the EU’s long-delayed biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) starting in 2025. Initially set to launch on November 10, 2024, the system was postponed after France, Germany, and the Netherlands cited technological readiness issues. Under the new plan, EES operations will begin progressively over six months, with member…
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UK Travel Advice: Is It Safe to Visit South Korea?

As South Korea grapples with political unrest following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived declaration of martial law on December 3, travellers are weighing safety concerns against their plans. President Yoon’s controversial move came amid clashes with the opposition Democratic Party, which holds a parliamentary majority. The president accused the opposition of being sympathetic to North…
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UK Extends Transition to eVisa System Until March 2025

The UK government has announced a grace period until March 2025 to help visa holders transition from physical immigration documents to the fully digital eVisa system.  According to The Guardian, UK nationals residing overseas have difficulty accessing the system required to download the new eVisas, and as a result, they may have been barred from…
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