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  • New immigration and nationality fees for 2016 to 2017

    New visa, immigration and nationality application and service fees announced.…

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Immigration Rules changes

    UK Visas and Immigration is making changes to the Immigration Rules affecting various categories.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • PM announces significant changes to visitor visas for Chinese tourists for the benefit of the British economy

    From 2016, new visitor visas for tourists from China will be valid in the UK for 2 years, bringing significant benefits to the UK economy.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Changes to user pays visa application centres on 1 September 2015

    UK Visas and Immigration is converting a number of visa application centres to user pays centres.…

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Customers going to the UK for longer than 6 months

    New requirement for visa customers wishing to stay in the UK for more than 6 months, to get a biometric residence permit (BRP) on arrival.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Tier 4 visas: Immigration Rules changes

    UK Visas and Immigration is making changes to student visas.…

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • User Pays Visa Application Centre fee frozen and changes to the network

    Visas and Immigration announces that it will hold fee at £59 for User Pays Visa Application Centres.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changes to biometric collection categories

    New rules for how fingerprints, facial images and biometric information are managed will come into effect from 6 April 2015.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Migrant 'health surcharge' to raise £200 million a year

    The government is set to recoup up to £1.7 billion over the next ten years to help pay for the cost of NHS treatment given to temporary migrants.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Transit visa requirements are changing

    From 1 December important changes are being made to Airside and landside transit visa requirements.…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Equality Authorisation 2014

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by James Brokenshire MP and in the House of Lords by Lord Bates of Langbaurgh.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Historic UK-Ireland Visa Deal Signed

    The Home Secretary today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Republic of Ireland to strengthen the Common Travel Area.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Amendments to fees for immigration and nationality services

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by James Brokenshire.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changes to the immigration rules will clamp down on visa abuse

    The Home Office places new restrictions on the entrepreneur visa route in response to scams from individuals and organised criminal groups.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Immigration Bill becomes law

    The Immigration Bill received Royal Assent today (14 May).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Immigration fees: 2014 to 2015

    New visa, immigration and nationality application and service fees come into effect from 6 April 2014.…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New international enquiry service for visa applications

    From 1 April 2014 UK visa customers will be able to use the new international enquiry service to find information about the visa application process.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Immigration: Businesses will benefit from help to recruit internationally

    Businesses looking to recruit top international talent can take advantage of changes which will support the UK digital technology sector and improve links with China.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Visa regulations: revised table

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by James Brokenshire and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Holbeach.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Renewal of immigration concession for Syrian nationals

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by James Brokenshire MP and in the House of Lords by Lord Taylor of Holbeach.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government