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Raised standards for recruiting foreign students come amid continued visa abuse. Student asylum claims already down 30% as government action delivers results.…
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
From today (25 February), non-visa nationals will be barred from entering the UK without an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) .…
From February 2026, visitors will not be able to travel to the UK without advance permission.
More than twice the number of licences were revoked in the first year of this government than the year before, showing delivery of real action to secure our border.
Employers will be required to prioritise recruiting international care workers already in England before recruiting from overseas.
Europeans can now apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK and will need one from 2 April 2025.
Published statistics show millions have accessed their eVisa, as an extension to the period expired immigration documents can be used for travel is confirmed.
Home Office statistics published today show that over 3 million people have now made the switch from using physical immigration documents to an eVisa.
Non-Europeans can now apply in advance for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) and will need one to travel to the UK from January 2025.
By April 2025, all visitors who do not need a visa will need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK.
Afghans resettled in the UK under Pathway 1 of the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme will be reunited with their families.
New proposals will further crackdown on student visas, ensuring only genuine students can come to the UK; route will be kept under review.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
From 1 January 2024, tough government action means most international students can now no longer bring family members to the UK.
The UK’s electronic travel authorisation (ETA) scheme has opened for Qatari nationals, who can now benefit from cheaper and smoother travel.
High-growth companies able to attract exceptional talent to the UK with new Scale-up visa.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Nationality and Borders Act passed today (Thursday 28 April 2022) will deliver the biggest overhaul of our asylum system in decades.
The Home Secretary has updated Parliament on the government's support for people fleeing Ukraine.
One year ago a new immigration system launched, with visa routes attracting skilled workers across construction, hospitality, health, social care, science and research.
Number of temporary poultry workers permitted to travel to and work in the UK will increase in time for Christmas.
Government taking action to tackle the shortage of HGV drivers.
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