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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

UK Religious Worker Visa Rules Change on October 29: Key Updates Explained

The UK Religious Worker visa rules are changing on 29 October 2026, bringing updated requirements for people coming to the UK to undertake religious work. The changes affect how roles qualify for sponsorship and what sponsoring organisations must confirm when supporting an applicant. Published by the Home Office in its Statement of Changes to the…
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EU Opens Schengen Visa-Waiver Process for Five Gulf Countries: What Travellers Need to Know

The European Union has taken a new step towards a potential visa-waiver arrangement with five Gulf countries. On 19 October 2026, the Council of the European Union adopted conclusions concerning the launch of a visa-waiver process with Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The development could be significant for travellers from the Gulf who…
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Denmark and Sweden’s Schengen Border Checks Approach November Deadlines

Travelling to Denmark or Sweden this autumn? Temporary Schengen border checks in both countries are approaching their 11 November 2026 deadlines, raising questions about what happens next and how travellers could be affected. Although the Schengen Area generally allows travel between participating countries without routine internal border checks, Denmark and Sweden have maintained temporary controls…
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UK Changes Visa Rules Ahead of Erasmus+ Return in 2027

The UK is preparing its immigration system for the return of Erasmus+ in 2027, with new rules designed to make it possible for students, trainees, young people and other eligible participants to take part in the programme. The Home Office published the changes on 3 September 2026. The Erasmus+-related amendments are due to take effect…
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UK Home Office Expands Digital ‘View and Prove’ Immigration Services

The UK Home Office continues to expand its digital immigration services as part of the wider transition to eVisas and online immigration status management. The latest developments reinforce the government’s move away from physical immigration documents and towards a fully digital system where migrants can access, manage, and prove their immigration status online through their…
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