Category: Immigration updates

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Isle of Man to Require Digital Travel Permit by Late 2025

Visitors to the Isle of Man from outside the Common Travel Area (CTA) will soon need a digital travel permit, as the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system is set to launch by late 2025. The ETA will apply to non-British and non-Irish citizens who do not require a visa to enter the island, mirroring…
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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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National Strike to Ground All Flights at Brussels Airport

Travellers heading through Belgium this week should brace for major disruptions, as a national strike is set to bring Brussels Airport to a standstill.  Due to the national strike, Skeyes, Belgium’s air navigation service provider, has notified Brussels Airport that no air traffic will be permitted for 24 hours, from 10:00 PM on February 12…
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EU Blue Card Salary Requirements Increase Across Europe in 2025

As labour shortages continue to impact various sectors across Europe, several EU countries have decided to increase the salary requirements for foreign professionals seeking an EU Blue Card in 2025. Despite the ongoing demand for skilled workers, Austria, Germany, and Hungary have implemented higher income thresholds, making it more challenging for non-EU professionals to qualify.…
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the Conservatives' UK immigration plan

The Conservative’s New UK Immigration Plan – What You Need to Know

The Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, has proposed Changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain, British Citizenship, and Family Sponsorship that will significantly change routes to settlement in the UK. Political Uncertainty and UK Immigration Policy With the Conservative Party currently out of power, and having an eye on the next General Election, as well as…
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