tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) 2026-05-14T16:49:39+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-children-eligible-for-egates-in-boost-for-families-this-summer 2026-05-14T16:49:39+01:00 More children eligible for eGates in boost for families this summer Access to UK eGates expanding to children aged 8 and 9 years. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-enforces-digital-permission-to-travel 2026-02-24T22:00:03+00:00 UK enforces digital permission to travel From today (25 February), non-visa nationals will be barred from entering the UK without an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) . tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/no-permission-no-travel-uk-set-to-enforce-eta-scheme 2025-11-24T00:00:00+00:00 No permission, no travel: UK set to enforce ETA scheme From February 2026, visitors will not be able to travel to the UK without advance permission. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/record-numbers-of-visa-sponsor-licences-revoked-for-rule-breaking 2025-09-11T00:00:00+01:00 Record numbers of visa sponsor licences revoked for rule breaking More than twice the number of licences were revoked in the first year of this government than the year before, showing delivery of real action to secure our border. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-rules-to-prioritise-recruiting-care-workers-in-england 2025-03-12T00:00:00+00:00 New rules to prioritise recruiting care workers in England Employers will be required to prioritise recruiting international care workers already in England before recruiting from overseas. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-to-extend-electronic-travel-to-european-visitors 2025-03-05T00:00:00+00:00 UK to extend electronic travel to European visitors Europeans can now apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK and will need one from 2 April 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/millions-have-now-taken-action-to-access-their-evisa 2025-02-27T17:01:05+00:00 Millions have now taken action to access their eVisa Published statistics show millions have accessed their eVisa, as an extension to the period expired immigration documents can be used for travel is confirmed. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/visa-holders-should-switch-to-an-evisa-now 2024-12-04T16:36:49+00:00 Visa holders should switch to an eVisa now Home Office statistics published today show that over 3 million people have now made the switch from using physical immigration documents to an eVisa. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-opens-pre-travel-requirement-to-non-europeans 2024-11-27T00:00:00+00:00 UK opens pre-travel requirement to non-Europeans Non-Europeans can now apply in advance for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) and will need one to travel to the UK from January 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-to-expand-digital-travel-to-more-visitors 2024-11-01T01:55:30+00:00 UK to expand digital travel to more visitors By April 2025, all visitors who do not need a visa will need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/separated-afghan-families-to-be-reunited 2024-07-30T00:00:00+01:00 Separated Afghan families to be reunited Afghans resettled in the UK under Pathway 1 of the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme will be reunited with their families. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-measures-to-tackle-student-visa-abuse 2024-05-23T00:00:00+01:00 New measures to tackle student visa abuse New proposals will further crackdown on student visas, ensuring only genuine students can come to the UK; route will be kept under review. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/tough-government-action-on-student-visas-comes-into-effect 2024-01-02T00:00:00+00:00 Tough government action on student visas comes into effect From 1 January 2024, tough government action means most international students can now no longer bring family members to the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-opens-electronic-travel-authorisation-scheme 2023-11-15T00:00:00+00:00 UK opens electronic travel authorisation scheme The UK’s electronic travel authorisation (ETA) scheme has opened for Qatari nationals, who can now benefit from cheaper and smoother travel. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-rwanda-strengthen-agreement-to-deal-with-global-migration-issues 2023-03-18T22:30:00+00:00 UK and Rwanda strengthen agreement to deal with global migration issues The Home Secretary hailed the strengthening of the partnership with Rwanda as both countries vow to step up efforts in dealing with global migration challenges. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/scale-up-visa-will-propel-high-growth-businesses 2022-08-22T11:02:49+01:00 Scale-up visa will propel high-growth businesses High-growth companies able to attract exceptional talent to the UK with new Scale-up visa. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/borders-act-to-overhaul-asylum-system-becomes-law 2022-04-28T15:36:16+01:00 Borders Act to overhaul asylum system becomes law The Nationality and Borders Act passed today (Thursday 28 April 2022) will deliver the biggest overhaul of our asylum system in decades. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/support-for-vulnerable-applicants-to-the-eu-settlement-scheme 2022-04-04T16:44:41+01:00 Support for vulnerable applicants to the EU Settlement Scheme The Home Office announced further funding to help vulnerable EU, EEA and Swiss citizens and their family members applying to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/home-secretary-meeting-with-belgium-interior-minister 2022-03-23T20:01:12+00:00 Home Secretary meeting with Belgium Interior Minister Priti Patel met with minister Annelies Verlinden in London, to discuss a number of high-priority issues including the conflict in Ukraine. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/home-secretary-update-on-support-for-ukrainians 2022-03-10T12:22:00+00:00 Home Secretary update on support for Ukrainians The Home Secretary has updated Parliament on the government's support for people fleeing Ukraine.