UK Visa

Work Rights Centre warns longer settlement wait could raise exploitation risks and deepen uncertainty for Indian and other migrants

Healthcare and IT professionals see the biggest fall as higher salary thresholds and tighter rules reshape UK work migration

UK net migration fell sharply in the year to June 2025, with Indians forming the largest group leaving. Ministers welcomed the drop, but rights groups warned of worsening skill gaps

From February 25, 2026, travellers from 85 visa-exempt countries must secure an Electronic Travel Authorisation before flying to the UK, as part of a full digital shift

The UK plans faster settlement for high earners and some skilled workers, while most others face longer waits under a proposed overhaul of permanent residence rules

UK Fast Track Visa Fee: UK raises expedited immigration service fees by up to 75%, affecting corporate sponsors and universities from October 21

During his trade visit to Mumbai, the UK Prime Minister said the new free trade agreement does not include any expansion of visa access for Indian professionals

Trump administration has raised the application fee for H-1B visas to $100,000 in a move that's sparked chaos among some global firms that rely on the programme to bring skilled workers to the US

Britain is considering waiving fees for its Global Talent visa while the US introduces a steep $100,000 charge for new H-1B applications

UK revoked nearly 2,000 employer licences in a year for exploiting migrant workers, double the figure from the previous year

UK study visa applications drop: UK universities miss out on expected boost as visa rules and policy changes deter international students

The UK Home Office is sending direct messages to foreign students, cautioning against overstays and asylum misuse as record claims pressure the system

UK Home Office data shows an 18% rise in UK study visas in early 2025, led by Indian and Chinese students, though dependant numbers have dropped sharply

UK student visas for Indians dropped 11% to 98,014 in June 2025, while work visas plunged 48%, pushing overall visa numbers down 32%

UK visa Updates: Indian Skilled Worker and student visa applications to the UK have plunged, with Health and Care Worker visas dropping over 90% since 2023

UK's "Deport Now, Appeal Later" scheme allows foreign criminals to be removed before appeals, with hearings held remotely from their home country

UK universities may lose rights to recruit foreign students if they fail new visa compliance rules targeting asylum misuse, starting next month

From July 15, international students and skilled workers heading to the UK will no longer get visa stickers in their passports, as the country shifts to eVisas

India-UK FTA allows chefs, yoga experts, musicians and other professionals to work in Britain, with 1,800 visas offered annually for niche roles

UK opens final Young Professionals Scheme visa ballot for Indians aged 18-30 from July 22-24. Selected applicants can work, study or travel for 2 years