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Summary of key Visa updates following the Statement of Changes on 05 March 2026

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:45:00 GMT

The government’s Statement of Changes, published on 5 March 2026, introduced a wide range of updates to the immigration system. Click above, for a clear date ordered overview to help you understand what’s changing and when.

Important Update: UK Government Introduces 'Visa Brake' for specific nationalities

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:03:00 GMT

From 26 March 2026, the UK Government will refuse new Student Visa applications submitted outside the UK by nationals of:

Afghanistan
Cameroon
Myanmar
Sudan

Click above to find out more.

Advice regarding the current situation in the Middle East

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:28:00 GMT

If you are planning overseas travel we advise you consult the UK Government website and local authorities for the latest information and advice relating to the area you wish to visit. You should also be aware of the potential for travel disruption on both outbound and return journeys. Conditions may change quickly, and you are advised to take this into account when making decisions about whether or not to travel.

Highly Potential Individual Visas – HPI

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:09:18 GMT

The Home Office expanded the list of eligible institutions for the HPI Visa.

Visit Visa vignettes end for visitors to the UK

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:53:00 GMT

Visit Visa applications submitted from 25/02/2026 will no longer receive physical vignettes in the passport. You will only receive a digital eVisa and must create a UKVI account to access the eVisa.

Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) - digital permission to travel for visitors

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:24:00 GMT

From 26 February 2026 the ETA transitional period will be ending and the scheme will be fully enforced. Read on to find out more.

Student Visa Advice Service – Weekly Live Q&A Webinars for Current Students

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:06:23 GMT

The Student Visa Advice Service hosts weekly online Q&A sessions for current students. Topics include the Student visa, Graduate Route and Masters Visa Extension.

Home Office are sending reminders about visa expiry date

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:09:00 GMT

The Home Office is running a new pilot scheme by sending out visa expiry reminders to students and their dependents. These messages are simply for your awareness and there’s no need to be concerned.

Changes to Immigration Rules - October 2025

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:25:00 GMT

There are some recent changes to the immigration rules announced by the government on 14th October 2025. The following are the main changes affecting our students:

Student Route - Increase to maintenance requirements from 11 November 2025

Graduate Route Visa - The length of permission will be reduced for applications submitted on or after January 2027

Global Talent Visa - List of eligible prizes expanded

Changes to the immigration Rule - July 2025

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 08:25:00 GMT

The government has announced several changes to the immigration rules mainly surrounding Skilled Worker Visa. Please read on to find out more.