All long-term visa applicants who wish to enter the UK and who are normally residents in certain countries will need to be screened for tuberculosis (TB). As part of the UK visa application, a negative TB test result is required from a Home Office-approved clinic. In...
On 13 March 2022, the UKVI will prioritize applications submitted under the Ukrainian Family Scheme in order to assist those fleeing the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. As a result, applications for study, work and family visas made outside the UK may take longer to...
The English language requirement for applicants joining their partners in the UK was introduced on 29 November 2010. Under the Immigration Rules Appendix FM, this requirement applies to anyone applying for entry clearance from outside the UK or leave to remain...
European nationals who are or were present in the UK as either students or self-sufficient persons under the Immigration (EEA Regulations) 2006 (as amended in 2016) are required to have Comprehensive Sickness Insurance (CSI). The aforementioned Regulations have...
A biometric residence permit (also known as a BRP card) is a physical card, similar in size to a credit card or a UK driving license which is used as the holder’s proof of visa status. It will mention details such as identity, proof of right to study or work in the UK...
