Category: UK Immigration

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

New UK Entry Rules: What Irish Passport Holders Need to Know When Crossing Borders

If you’re planning to travel to the UK this year using an Irish passport or residency, take note—new travel rules mean you may need to show extra documentation at the border. The UK has started rolling out its new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system for visitors who don’t need a visa for short stays of…
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UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for Europeans Mandatory from April 2

Starting April 2, European nationals travelling to the UK will be required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before their trip.  This new measure aims to strengthen border security and streamline entry procedures for visa-exempt visitors. The ETA is a digital travel permit that allows visitors to enter the UK for short stays of…
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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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UK Visas: Trinidad and Tobago Nationals Now Need a Visa to Enter the UK

The UK government has announced that, effective immediately, nationals of Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) must obtain a visa to enter the UK, even for short visits.  Announced on March 12, the decision follows a sharp increase in T&T nationals entering the UK as visitors and later seeking asylum. Over the past year, asylum applications from…
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Impact of International Student Numbers on UK Migration and Economy

Official data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals that 728,000 people migrated to the UK in the year ending June 2024 which is a 20% decline compared to the revised figure of 906,000 for the previous year. This drop was sharper than initially expected, reflecting recent policy changes impacting migration patterns. Among those…
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