UK Visa
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
British PM Keir Starmer to visit India amid London's move to check immigration, foreign student count
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is scheduled to visit India on 8 October to discuss global and regional issues. Ahead of this, the UK government on 30 September announced drastic changes to the UK visa and settlement rules after the 2025 immigration white paper.
2 min read6 Oct 2025Is ‘reverse culture shock’ real? Man feels lost, lonely, depressed after return from UK: ‘Job market feels terrible’
A Redditor expresses anxiety over job prospects in India after returning from the UK. He felt disconnected and depressed as he contemplated opportunities in Europe.
2 min read28 Sep 2025Indian company offers visas for ₹1: Is US visa available? What about UK, Schengen? All your questions, answered
Atlys now offers visas for Re 1 to Indian residents with valid passports, a change from last year's free offer. Check how it works.
1 min read2 Aug 2025UK Visa: 3,000 young professionals from India to get chosen this year; last ballot to open on July 22
The ballot will remain open for 48 hours during which time visa applicants can enter. After the lapse of 48 hours, the ballot will end at 1.30 pm on July 2
2 min read16 Jul 2025From 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 2025Steel 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 2025UK 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 2025eVisa 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 2024Seamless 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 2024Serbia 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.
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