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A UK visa is the authorizing document that gives worldwide citizens the right to enter, stay temporarily, or live forever in the territory of the UK. It is often either a document provided by a UK consulate or embassy in your country of residency or a stamp you receive in your passport. The earliest one can apply for a UK visa is three months before the date of the intended trip. Although the processing of visa applications may take up to three weeks. An advance application can give a person enough time to the consulate for the processing of a

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From students to IT engineers, how stricter UK visa rules spell trouble for Indians' immigration plans

A white paper titled ‘Restoring Control over the Immigration System’ encapsulates the Labour government's plan to crack down on rising migration. Now, students will have only 18 months to look for sponsorship instead of 24.

2 min read13 May 2025
Industry

Steel Magnate Lakshmi Mittal upset with UK tax restriction, my move out: Report

Mittal, who moved to the UK in 1995 and built his steel empire from the ground up, has informed associates of his potential departure, FT reported.

1 min read28 Mar 2025
News

UK bars citizenship for those who enter via Dunki route. What is the new rule for immigrants? An explainer

The new rule, which came into force from Feb 10 2025 bars any illegal entrant to the UK from being granted a citizenship. While in the US, it is common for the immigrants to enter via Mexican border, refugees often enter Britain in small boats.

2 min read22 Feb 2025
Money

eVisa for UK: How this sudden shift to digital cards sent scores of Indian immigrants into a tizzy?

UK visa: Physical copies of residency cards known as Biometric Residency Permits (BRPs) are being phased out with effect from Dec 31, 2024. Despite this, nearly one million immigrants are yet to receive their eVisas.

2 min read23 Dec 2024
Opinion

Seamless border crossings are crucial to a well-integrated world economy

We need a global arrangement that balances national security imperatives with data privacy but also makes travel information available easily so that border checks can be eased and digital clearances work

3 min read6 Dec 2024
News

Serbia stopped visa-free travel for Indians in 2023, but you can still travel without a visa if…

The Serbian government ended visa-free entry for Indian citizens on January 1, 2023, making visas mandatory for travel. However, Indian nationals can still enter visa-free for up to 90 days with valid Schengen, UK or US visas. This change follows a surge in refugee arrivals in Serbia.

1 min read29 Nov 2024
News

Focus on visas for Indians as race to replace Rishi Sunak as Conservative Party leader heats up

The two frontrunners in the race to replace Rishi Sunak as Conservative Party leader and take his place in the House of Commons as Leader of the Opposition have thrown the spotlight on cutting immigration into the UK, with visas for Indians being singled out in heated debates, reported PTI.

2 min read29 Sep 2024
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India announces visa-on-arrival for travellers from THESE 3 countries. Facility available at 6 airports. Check details

The visa-on-arrival scheme announced by Indian government for THESE three countries. Read to know more.

1 min read7 Aug 2024
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UK visa: With pro-migrant govt in power, international students from India can study, work on these visas

Indian students who wish to go to the UK to study or work have a number of visa options. We list them here.

2 min read18 Jul 2024
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UK Polls: With Rishi Sunak on his way out, England-bound international students from India may have a reason to cheer

The Rishi Sunak-government had set up a migration advisory committee (MAC) to re-assess the continuation of graduate route work visa, also known as post-study work visa that grants work rights for two years to the graduates of British universities.

2 min read5 Jul 2024

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