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From 28 to 30 May 2024, you can submit your UK visa application at the British Embassy in Conakry, Guinea.

• Updated: 23 May 2024

New proposals will further crackdown on student visas, ensuring only genuine students can come to the UK; route will be kept under review.

• Updated: 23 May 2024

Millions are being invited to switch from physical immigration documents to an eVisa – a key step in creating a modernised and digital border.

• Updated: 17 April 2024

Income required to bring family to the UK increased as final measure of package to reduce legal migration comes into force.

• Updated: 11 April 2024

Those applying for a UK visa in Jakarta, Indonesia, will have the option of paying to get a faster decision on their application.

• Updated: 2 April 2024

Letter from the Home Secretary commissioning the MAC to carry out a review of the Graduate route, and response letter from the MAC chair.

• Updated: 12 March 2024

The expansion takes effect on separate dates this year, with an increased annual quota for both nationalities, and the removal of the ballot process for Japanese nationals.

• Updated: 1 February 2024

The expansion takes effect later this month, with increased annual quota, increased age range and the removal of the ballot process.

• Updated: 23 January 2024

Letter from the Home Secretary commissioning the MAC to carry out a rapid review of the planned immigration salary list, and response letter from the MAC chair.

• Updated: 19 January 2024

The UK government is encouraging businesses to use the Displaced Talent Mobility pilot to help at-risk people from around the world to help fill skills gaps.

• Updated: 17 November 2023

Increases to immigration and nationality fees to pay for vital services are set come into effect on 4 October.

• Updated: 15 September 2023

The football authorities in England have been invited by the government to meet on an annual basis to agree on appropriate access to the best global players.

• Updated: 17 August 2023

James Cleverly is on a 3-day visit to Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan, which will emphasise the UK's growing partnership with the region.

• Updated: 25 July 2023

The UK Government announced on 19 July 2023 that, with immediate effect, all Namibian nationals will need a visa before travelling to the UK, including to visit.

• Updated: 21 July 2023

The UK government announced on Wednesday 19 July that with immediate effect, all ni-Vanuatu will require a visa before travelling to the UK, including to visit.

• Updated: 20 July 2023

The UK Government has announced today (Wednesday 19 July) that, with immediate effect, all Hondurans will need a visa before travelling to the UK, including to visit.

• Updated: 19 July 2023

The governments of Canada and the United Kingdom are committed to providing Canadian and British youth with work opportunities that will empower them to achieve their full potential.

• Updated: 14 July 2023

The second ballot for this year’s Youth Mobility Scheme will open in July.

• Updated: 6 July 2023

The second ballot for this year’s YMS will open in July

• Updated: 3 July 2023

The expansion of the UK-New Zealand Youth Mobility and Working Holiday visa schemes takes effect this week, with the age limit rising from 30 to 35.

• Updated: 29 June 2023