01/08/2025
The latest update from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) involves the transition to eVisas for certain visa types, specifically work and study visas applied for on or after July 15, 2025. Applicants will create a UKVI account instead of receiving a vignette. Other changes include a reduction in the list of eligible jobs for the Skilled Worker visa and the end of overseas recruitment for care workers, both came into effect on July 22, 2025.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Key Updates:
eVisa Rollout:
The UK is moving towards a digital visa system, with applicants for work and study visas on or after July 15, 2025, needing to create a UKVI account instead of receiving a vignette (a sticker in their passport), according to the UK government.
Skilled Worker Visa Changes:
The list of jobs eligible for a Skilled Worker visa is being reduced, and a review is underway to determine which medium-skilled jobs will remain on the list beyond 2026.
End of Overseas Recruitment for Care Workers:
The ability to recruit care workers from overseas ended on July 22, 2025.
Immigration Rules Appendix Changes:
Several Immigration Rules appendices, including those for Private Life, Long Residence, and Continuous Residence, have been updated.
Address Updates:
You can update your address and other details in your UKVI account, including those of your legal representative.
Specific Changes and Dates:
July 15, 2025: The start of the eVisa rollout for work and study visa applications.
July 22, 2025: The reduction of the Skilled Worker visa eligible jobs list and the end of overseas recruitment for care workers.
July 29, 2025: Updates to Immigration Rules Appendix Private Life, Long Residence, and Continuous Residence.
Where to Find More Information:
GOV.UK: For the latest updates on eVisa changes and other immigration news.
Immigration Rules: statement of changes: For detailed information on changes to the Immigration Rules, according to the UK government.
Citizens Advice: For information on how changes to immigration rules might affect you.
Update your details in your UKVI account: For instructions on how to update your UKVI account information.
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