Wednesday 11 February 2026
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Guidance · Change
Public funds guidance adds three priority tiers for change of conditions applications
Staff guidance on permitting access to public funds now sets 72 working hours and 14 working days for considering urgent change of conditions applications. The page was updated on 11 February 2026.
Monday 9 February 2026
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Guidance · Change
VIP Delegate visa: combined limit of 30 delegates for head of state and minister
Guidance on the VIP Delegate visa says the limits on delegates can be combined when more than one eligible person travels, so a head of state and a minister can have up to 30…
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Guidance · Change
EU, EEA and Swiss visitors waiting for an EU Settlement Scheme decision need no visa or ETA
Updated guidance for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens covers visiting the UK while an EU Settlement Scheme or family permit application is pending, dated 9 February 2026.
Friday 6 February 2026
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Guidance · Change
EU Settlement Scheme applicants needing entry clearance: certificate of application is not a visa
Nationals of countries requiring UK entry clearance who have applied to the EU Settlement Scheme and await a decision must hold a visa or visa exemption document to travel; a certificate of application is…
Friday 30 January 2026
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Guidance · Change
Administrative review not available for Service Providers from Switzerland decisions
Administrative review applications relating to decisions under Appendix Service Providers from Switzerland are invalid, according to current Home Office caseworker guidance, so affected applicants cannot use the process. This is already in force.
Monday 26 January 2026
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Guidance · Change
Nepalese nationals need a visa to enter or transit the UK, carrier list states
Carrier guidance lists Nepal among the countries whose nationals need a visa to enter or transit the UK, affecting Nepalese passengers, airlines and carriers from 26 January 2026.
Thursday 15 January 2026
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Guidance · Report
Windrush Compensation Scheme: full rules guidance shows update of 10 July 2026
The Home Office guidance setting out the full rules of the Windrush Compensation Scheme, which has no closing date for claims, shows an update date of 10 July 2026. This item summarises the rules…