Country Reference
United Kingdom
Visa news and reference for the United Kingdom.
Last verified: May 1, 2026
Key facts
- Primary agency
- UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) — Home Office
Visa types covered
- Visitor visa
- Skilled Worker visa
- Student Route
- Family visa
- High-Potential Individual visa
Recent news
UKVI tightens student sponsor compliance thresholds from June 1, 2026
New UK Student Sponsor Guidance cuts the maximum visa refusal rate below 5% and raises enrolment and course-completion floors under a Red-Amber-Green rating system from June 1, 2026.
June 2, 2026
Home Office adds Nicaragua and St Lucia to UK visa-required list under HC 1691
The new visit visa requirement took effect at 15:00 GMT on 5 March 2026. Statement of Changes HC 1691 also revises Skilled Worker, refugee, and deportation provisions.
May 3, 2026