The UK Standard Visitor visa is one of the most commonly used immigration routes, allowing overseas nationals to visit the UK for tourism, business meetings, short courses or to see family. Despite its popularity, misunderstandings remain about how long visitors can stay and whether a “180 days in 12 months” limit applies. This article clarifies the rules, explains how Border Force officers assess visitors, and outlines what frequent travellers need to know to avoid issues at

The government's latest proposals propose a drastic change to the way settlement currently works. Find out how these changes could affect you.

The UK has now implemented one of the most significant rewrites of its immigration system in over a decade. Following the Government’s publication of the Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 1333 on 14 October 2025, the majority of reforms took effect on 11 November 2025. These changes impact almost every major immigration category, including work, study, family, visit and humanitarian routes, and signal a shift towards a more unified, rules-based and enforcement

Learn if the IHS is applicable to you, how much you have to pay, and what the refund process involves.

Earlier this month, the UK Government confirmed that the Immigration Skills Charge (ISC), a key element of the UK’s sponsorship system, will rise by 32% from 16 December 2025. This change, introduced through the Government’s latest Immigration White Paper, forms part of a broader strategy to reduce net migration and encourage employers to invest in developing the domestic workforce through upskilling and training initiatives. What is the Immigration Skills Charge (ISC)? The I

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Learn about the implications of withdrawing your visa application, when to do it, and how to get a refund.

Learn how to request a refund of your UK visa application

Today, the government published a new statement of changes to the Immigration Rules ( HC 1333 ) which will implement major reforms previously announced in the White Paper " Restoring Control over the Immigration System" on 12 May 2025. These changes are expected to come into force from 8 January 2026. English Language Increase from B1 to B2 The English language requirement for the Skilled Worker , High Potential Individual , and Scale-up visa routes will increase from B1 Leve

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The 10-year long residence route offers a path to settlement in the UK for those who have built their lives here over a decade. It is open to applicants who can demonstrate 10 years of continuous and lawful residence, regardless of the visa categories they held during that period. This makes it an important option for individuals whose visas might not normally lead to settlement, such as students or those switching between routes. Sources of the Rules Unlike some other immig

For many EU citizens living in the UK, obtaining settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme has already provided stability and the reassurance of long-term residence rights. While this status is an important milestone, it does not grant the full range of rights and protections available to British citizens. Applying for British citizenship through naturalisation offers an additional layer of security and unlocks a wider set of opportunities, from stronger legal safeguards

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Learn about the difference between visa vignettes, BRPs, and eVisas.

Learn why your visitor visa was refused and what steps you can take next.

Learn what's involved with bringing your partner to the UK as a dependent on your Skilled Worker visa

Irish citizens who have lived in the UK for five years can now apply for British citizenship through a new simplified registration route

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The following changes will significantly alter the current Skilled Worker visa requirements, and will take effect from 22 July 2025.