Immigration Rules: Appendix Student

This route is for a person aged 16 or over who wants to study with a sponsor on a course of further or higher education, a pre-sessional English course, a recognised foundation programme or to take an elected post as a Student Union Sabbatical Officer. A person who is aged 16 or 17 and wants to study with a sponsor that is an Independent...Read More

UK opens pre-travel requirement to non-Europeans

The UK government is introducing electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for millions of visitors who pass through the UK border every year, including 6 million from the USA, Canada, and Australia. From today all eligible non-European visitors can apply for an ETA and will need one to travel to the UK from 8 January 2025.Next year, we will open ETA to eligible Europeans, who will be able to apply from 5 March...Read More

UK Implements Transition Grace Period for eVisa System Until March 2025

The UK has announced a grace period until March 2025 to accommodate visa holders transitioning to a fully digital eVisa system. During this period, expired physical immigration documents will be accepted for international travel, providing additional time for travelers to make the switch. The move, part of the Home Office's ongoing digital... Read More

UK hikes international student maintenance requirements

The UK has hiked the financial savings required of international students for the first time since 2020. As per government policy, international students coming to the UK must provide evidence that they have sufficient savings to support themselves “for each month of their course (up to nine months),” according to the Home Office...Read More

NRI Rishi Sunak Stands Firm: UK Won't Accept Asylum Seekers from Ireland

In a recent development, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, affirmed the UK's stance of not accepting the return of asylum seekers from Ireland, reiterating that there exists no legal obligation to do so. This statement comes in response to mounting pressure from the Irish government, which has raised concerns over an increase in asylum seekers arriving in Ireland from Northern Ireland...Read More

Indian Student Group Launches 'Fair Visa, Fair Chance' Campaign in the UK

UK's leading Indian student representative organization has launched the 'Fair Visa, Fair Chance' campaign in support of the popular post-study Graduate Route visa. This visa, which allows international graduates to gain work experience for two years after their degree, has garnered significant support from Indian students since its inception approximately three years ago....Read More