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Policy & Law12 Jan 2026·7 min read

Updates on the move to eVisas

The Home Office transitions to a 'digital by default' system, phasing out physical biometric permits.

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Policy & Law•24 Nov 2025·5 min

No Permission, No Travel: UK Set to Enforce ETA Scheme

Strict enforcement of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme begins, affecting all visitors.

Fees & Salaries•21 Oct 2025·6 min

UK Visa Fees: Comprehensive Transparency Update

New transparency data outlines the latest costs for applications, reflecting recent inflation adjustments.

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Compliance•11 Sept 2025·4 min

Record Numbers of Visa Sponsor Licences Revoked

Home Office actions against non-compliant sponsors have more than doubled year-on-year.

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Sponsorship•12 Mar 2025·4 min

New Rules to Prioritise Recruiting Care Workers in England

Care providers must distinctively prove domestic recruitment efforts before sponsoring overseas workers.

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Policy & Law•5 Mar 2025·4 min

UK to Extend Electronic Travel to European Visitors

ETA scheme rollout expands to EU citizens, requiring digital permission for short visits.

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Compliance•23 May 2024·3 min

New Measures to Tackle Student Visa Abuse

Stricter oversight on universities and agents following the Graduate Route review.

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Fees & Salaries•14 Mar 2024·4 min

Implementation of Immigration Salary List & Threshold Changes

Skilled Worker salary threshold rises to £41,700, replacing the Shortage Occupation List.

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Compliance•13 Feb 2024·3 min

Tripling of Civil Penalties for Illegal Working

Fines for employing illegal workers increase to £45,000 per first breach.

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Policy & Law•2 Jan 2024·3 min

Tough Government Action on Student Dependents

Ban on international student dependents comes into force to curb net migration.

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Key Figures 2026

Verified from gov.uk

£41,700

Skilled Worker Threshold

General minimum salary

£1,035

Health Surcharge (IHS)

Per year (standard)

£33,400

New Entrant Minimum

Under 26 / recent grads

£25,000

Health & Care Minimum

NHS & social care roles

Full salary breakdown

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Key Dates

1 Feb 2026

ETA mandatory enforcement begins

Apr 2026

Expected IHS annual review

6 Apr 2026

New tax year - salary recalculations

Processing Times

Typical decision timeframes

Visa Type	Standard	Priority
Skilled Worker	3 weeks	5 days
Health & Care	3 weeks	5 days
Student	3 weeks	5 days
ETA	3 days	—

Times are estimates. Priority/Super Priority services available for additional fees (£500/£1,000).