Policy & Law

Official policy changes, immigration rules, and regulatory updates from the Home Office.

4 Articles

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

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

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

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

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

Official gov.uk services

1 Feb 2026

ETA mandatory enforcement begins

Apr 2026

Expected IHS annual review

6 Apr 2026

New tax year - salary recalculations

Typical decision timeframes

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