Tuesday 10 February 2026
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Guidance · Change
German school groups can use a travel information form to visit the UK
Schools in Germany can bring groups of 5 or more pupils aged 19 and under to the UK with a travel information form, free of charge and without a visa or ETA for the…
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…
Tuesday 3 February 2026
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Guidance · Report
Guidance published on offence of promoting unlawful immigration services online
Home Office guidance for law enforcement, first published for staff on 2 February 2026, explains the section 17 offence of creating or publishing material promoting unlawful immigration services on an internet service.
Friday 30 January 2026
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Guidance · Change
EU Settlement Scheme: caseworker guidance
I haven't drafted this item, because the source text doesn't support it as briefed.
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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.
Wednesday 28 January 2026
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Guidance · Change
New visa applicants receive an eVisa; vignette stickers stopped on 1 July 2026
Successful applicants for permission to come to the UK now receive an eVisa, replacing previous physical immigration documents, and UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) stopped issuing visa vignettes on 1 July 2026.
Monday 26 January 2026
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Guidance · Change
Using the ‘UK Immigration: ID Check’ app
I haven't drafted this item, because the source text supplied doesn't support its central fact. The text of "Using the 'UK Immigration: ID Check' app" never mentions the 90-day travel requirement, proving identity at…
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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.