Tier 1 Investor Visa Closure
The Tier 1 Investor visa was once one of the UK’s most prominent immigration routes for high-net-worth individuals, offering accelerated settlement in exchange for significant investment into the UK economy. However, the route is now closed to new applicants following government concerns over its security and economic benefits. While the door is firmly shut for […]
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa
The Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa was once a dedicated UK immigration route designed to attract international graduates with credible, innovative business ideas. It allowed eligible applicants to remain in the UK to establish their businesses after graduation. While it served as a gateway for entrepreneurial talent, the route has now closed, and no new […]
Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme
The Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme (UPE) opened on 4 February 2025, allowing eligible Ukrainian nationals and their family members to extend their permission to remain in the UK for an additional 18 months. The scheme preserves the key entitlements granted under the original Ukraine visa routes, including the right to work, access to public funds, […]
Permitted Paid Engagement Visa UK Guide
This article explains the UK’s Permitted Paid Engagement (PPE) Visitor Visa route in full legal and practical detail. It covers who can apply, what types of paid engagements are allowed, the application process, and what employers need to know when inviting a visitor under this visa. Whether you’re an individual planning a short-term professional activity […]
The UK Standard Visitor Visa: Requirements
Not all visitors to the UK need a visa. Depending on your nationality or immigration status, you may need to apply for a Standard Visitor visa, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), or you may not need any prior permission to travel to the UK. The UK Standard Visitor visa is for individuals who are required […]
Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme
The UK’s Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme was launched in March 2022 in response to the humanitarian crisis caused by the conflict in Ukraine. It sits within the UK’s wider commitment to provide refuge and support to people displaced by the war. The scheme enables eligible Ukrainian nationals and their immediate family members to come […]
Start Up Visa UK Closure Guide
The UK Start-up visa was once an entry route for overseas entrepreneurs seeking to establish an innovative business in Britain without the need for initial investment funds. Designed to attract ambitious first-time business founders with high-potential ideas, the visa offered a two-year stay, during which holders could both work on their venture and take other […]
Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa
The Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa was once a key UK immigration route for individuals seeking to establish or take over a business in the UK. It allowed qualifying applicants to invest in and actively manage a UK enterprise, provided they met strict requirements for investment funds, business viability, and job creation. However, the route has […]
Domestic Worker Visa UK Guide
The UK Domestic Worker visa allows overseas nationals employed in private households to travel to the UK with their employer and work for them for a short period. It is designed for individuals who provide personal services in the home, such as nannies, carers, chauffeurs, cooks, housekeepers, and other household staff. The visa ensures that […]
Service Providers from Switzerland Visa
The Service Providers from Switzerland visa is a temporary UK immigration route that allows eligible Swiss nationals and Swiss-based businesses to deliver specific services in the UK under the terms of the UK–Switzerland Services Mobility Agreement. It is only available for pre-existing contractual service arrangements — meaning the service contract must have been signed, and […]