Category: UK Visas

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

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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Home Office Extends eVisa ‘Grace Period’ to 1 June 2025

The Home Office has announced a three-month extension to the ‘grace period’ for individuals transitioning from physical immigration documents to the new eVisa system. Originally set to end on 31 March 2025, the grace period will now run until 1 June 2025, giving affected migrants more time to adjust to digital status. The extension applies…
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UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for EU Travellers

From 2 April 2025, EU nationals traveling to the UK for tourism or transit must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before departure. This requirement, previously only for non-EU nationals,​ will now apply to EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens including ​those simply passing through the UK. You don’t need an ETA if you are a British…
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Stricter Rules for British Citizenship Applicants From 2025

Starting 10 February 2025, new changes to the “good character” requirement will make it significantly harder for individuals who entered the United Kingdom (UK) illegally to become British citizens. Under the updated rules, any applicant who entered the UK unlawfully will typically be refused citizenship, regardless of how much time has passed since their illegal…
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UK-India Young Professionals Visa: 2025 Ballot Dates Announced

The UK-India Young Professionals Scheme (YPS) 2025 ballot is set to open on 18 February 2025, giving young Indian nationals the chance to live, work, study, and travel in the UK for up to two years. With 3,000 places available under the scheme in 2025, most will be allocated in the February ballot, while the…
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