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A right to work check is the process a UK employer uses to confirm a person can legally do the job before employing them. It involves checking acceptable documents or an online status, and gives the employer a statutory excuse against civil penalties.
11 Jun 2026 · 1 min readSettled and pre-settled status are the two outcomes of the EU Settlement Scheme for eligible EU, EEA and Swiss citizens in the UK. Settled status gives an indefinite right to stay, while pre-settled status is a temporary, time-limited right that can lead to settlement.
11 Jun 2026 · 1 min readThe Skilled Worker visa is a UK work route that lets a person fill an eligible job with a licensed employer. It requires a Certificate of Sponsorship, a job at the required skill level and a salary meeting the relevant threshold for the role.
11 Jun 2026 · 1 min readThe immigration health surcharge is a fee most visa applicants pay so they can use the National Health Service during their stay in the UK. It is charged per person for each year of leave and is paid alongside the visa application.
11 Jun 2026 · 1 min readA Certificate of Sponsorship is an electronic record a licensed UK employer assigns to a worker for a specific job, supporting that worker's visa application. It is not a physical certificate but a reference number confirming the role, salary and sponsorship details.
11 Jun 2026 · 1 min readA sponsor licence is Home Office permission that allows a UK employer to hire workers from outside the resident labour market on certain visa routes. It is held by the organisation, not the worker, and is required before assigning sponsorship to a foreign national.
11 Jun 2026 · 1 min readA BRP and eVisa are two ways of proving UK immigration status. A biometric residence permit is a physical card showing leave to remain, while an eVisa is the digital record of that status held in a UK Visas and Immigration online account.
11 Jun 2026 · 1 min readILR, or indefinite leave to remain, is permanent UK immigration status that lets a person live, work and study in the United Kingdom without a time limit. It removes visa conditions and is usually a step before British citizenship.
11 Jun 2026 · 1 min read
UK visa and immigration statistics for 2026 from the Home Office and ONS: visas granted by category, net migration, work and study routes, asylum figures and visa fees, every number traced to a named primary government source.
16 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
Lithuania Schengen visa from UK: whether UK citizens need a visa, who does, how to apply through the Lithuanian Embassy in London, required documents, fees and processing times.
16 Jun 2026 · 4 min read
Iceland is a Schengen Area member. UK citizens do not need a visa for short stays. Non-UK nationals in the UK who need a Schengen visa apply through the Icelandic Embassy or VFS. Full guide.
16 Jun 2026 · 4 min read
How to apply for a Portugal Schengen visa from the UK. Required documents, VFS Global appointment booking, processing times, fees and the Portugal visa application form explained.
16 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
The UK government has announced visa fee reimbursements for scale-ups in tech, life sciences and clean energy, plus a fast-track Expansion Worker sponsor licence referral. Published 9 June 2026.
16 Jun 2026 · 3 min read
UK immigration white paper 2025 explained: earned settlement, salary thresholds, the 10-year route abolition and which proposals are now law. Verified against Home Office CP 1326.
16 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
The UK immigration 10-year long residence rule explained: what it was, when it was abolished in April 2024, the private life route that replaced it, and who still qualifies.
16 Jun 2026 · 4 min read
Everything UK fans need to know about travelling to the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico: entry requirements, travel insurance, host cities, costs, and FCDO advice.
16 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
Morocco plays a key role in World Cup 2026. UK fans travelling to matches involving Morocco or visiting the country need to know the visa rules, travel money options, and FCDO entry requirements.
15 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
Skilled Worker Visa UK cost 2026: application fees, Immigration Health Surcharge of £1,035/year per person, sponsor licence fee, and Certificate of Sponsorship charge.
16 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
Skilled Worker Visa UK new rules 2026: salary threshold rose to £41,700 from July 2025, RQF level 6 minimum applies to most roles, and the Care Worker route closed.
16 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
Visa holders in the UK can apply for mortgages but face specific lender criteria around remaining visa validity and deposit requirements. This guide covers which visa types are accepted, what lenders require and how to find the right product.
16 Jun 2026 · 3 min read
Working from home creates insurance gaps. This guide explains what standard home insurance covers for home office use, what business equipment policies add, and what public liability home workers need when clients visit.
15 Jun 2026 · 3 min read
UK nationals and NRIs planning to retire to India face tax residency changes, pension implications and visa requirements. This guide explains the key financial and legal considerations.
6 Jun 2026 · 4 min read
New UK student visa compliance rules took effect on 1 June 2026, with tighter university sponsor duties announced by the Home Office. A £925 per student annual levy is scheduled from August 2028, and the Graduate Route shortens to 18 months from January 2027.
16 Jun 2026 · 3 min read
UK citizens travelling to the United States have reported ESTA authorisations being downgraded from approved to not authorised in the days before departure. Options include applying for a B1 or B2 visa at the US Embassy in London or Belfast Consulate, or pursuing refund routes.
16 Jun 2026 · 3 min read
UK student visa compliance rules for universities took effect on 1 June 2026. The Graduate Route drops from 24 to 18 months for bachelor's and master's graduates from January 2027. International student levy of £925 per year is scheduled for August 2028.
16 Jun 2026 · 3 min read
UK Graduate visa top universities in 2026 - Russell Group institutions, Graduate route eligibility, 2-year stay, fees and the route to Skilled Worker.
12 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
UK visa biometric appointment in 2026 - where to book, the £19.20 enrolment fee, what to bring, processing times after submission and rescheduling rules.
12 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
UK Scale-Up vs Skilled Worker visa in 2026 - sponsor flexibility, salary threshold, the 6-month restriction and which firms qualify as Scale-Up sponsors.
12 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
UK Skilled Worker vs Senior or Specialist Worker visa in 2026 - sponsor type, ILR eligibility, salary thresholds and which route fits intra-company transfers.
12 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
Skilled Worker vs Global Talent UK visa in 2026 - sponsor licence vs endorsing body, salary threshold vs talent assessment, costs and ILR pathway.
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