United Kingdom Visa News
The latest United Kingdom visa and travel news — policy announcements, fee changes, processing-time updates, and new entry rules, with links to our United Kingdom visa guide and tools.
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India e-Passport Launch: What Indian Travelers Must Know
India has launched chip-based e-passports under Passport Seva Programme 2.0, with 544 service centres now operational across India.
Jun 25, 2026
UK Electronic Travel Authorisation Fee Increases 25% for Indian Traveler
UK ETA fee rises from £16 to £20 effective April 9, 2026. Indian travelers now face higher costs for transit connections through British airports.
Apr 9, 2026 UK Visa Fees Rise 6-7% from April 8, 2026
UK increases visa fees by 6-7% from April 8, 2026, with Skilled Worker visa now ₹67,300, Student visa ₹45,800, and Visit visa at ₹11,100.
Mar 20, 2026 UK Introduces Visa Brake System and Stricter Salary Rules
UK publishes new Immigration Rules on 6 March 2026 with Visa Brake mechanism and mandatory salary thresholds every pay period for Indian Skilled Workers.
Mar 8, 2026 UK Launches Anti-Fraud Campaign in 4 Haryana Districts
British High Commission expands visa fraud crackdown to four Haryana districts. Campaign warns against fake 'no IELTS' and guaranteed visa schemes.
Feb 27, 2026 UK eVisa for Indians: Airlines Can Now Refuse Boarding
UK's digital border system now allows airlines to refuse boarding passengers without eVisa or ETA. New rules affect all Indian travelers to Britain.
Feb 26, 2026 UK Scraps Physical Visa Stickers for Indians—Digital e-Visas Start February 25
UK replaces physical visa stickers with digital e-Visas for Indian travelers from Feb 25. Airlines will verify digital status at check-in; no re-application needed.
Feb 21, 2026 UK Opens 3,000 Work Visa Slots for Indians: 48-Hour Application Window Starts February 17
UK's India Young Professionals Scheme opens February 17-19 with 3,000 two-year work visas for Indians aged 18-30. No employer sponsorship required.
Feb 11, 2026
Skip The UK This Valentine's: 6 Visa-Free Countries You Can Visit Today
Planning last-minute Valentine's travel? Forget lengthy UK visa processes. These 6 destinations welcome Indian passport holders without prior visas.
Feb 10, 2026UK Expands HPI Visa to Top 100 Global Universities
UK High Potential Individual visa now open to graduates from top 100 universities worldwide
Nov 4, 2025