Thursday 26 March 2026
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Rules & Policy · Report
British travellers face EU Entry/Exit System checks; full rollout from 10 April 2026
The UK government has advised British travellers to allow extra time at EU borders this Easter, as the Entry/Exit System (EES) is due to be fully implemented at all EU airports and ports from…
Thursday 19 March 2026
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Rules & Policy · Report
UK and Nigeria announce three-year plan on organised immigration crime
The Home Office and Nigeria's Ministry of Interior signed a statement of intent on 18 March 2026, published on 19 March 2026, announcing a three-year strategic plan on organised immigration crime and border security.
Tuesday 10 March 2026
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Rules & Policy · Report
Impact assessments covering migration policy
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Friday 6 March 2026
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Rules & Policy · Change
Statement of Changes HC 1691 amends the Immigration Rules in stages to 1 July 2026
Statement of Changes HC 1691, laid on 5 March 2026, changes the Immigration Rules on set dates between 5 March and 1 July 2026. Most changes start on 26 March or 8 April 2026.
Thursday 5 March 2026
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Rules & Policy · Report
Settlement applicants will need a higher standard of English from March 2027
The government has announced that most foreign nationals applying for settlement must meet an A-level equivalent English standard, up from GCSE level, with the change taking effect in March 2027.
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Rules & Policy · Report
Foreign offenders with suspended sentences of 12 months or more to be refused entry from 26 March
Entry clearance will be refused or revoked for anyone with a suspended sentence of at least 12 months, in the UK or abroad, under Immigration Rules changes in force from 26 March 2026.
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Rules & Policy · Report
Home Secretary outlines settlement, refugee leave and asylum support plans
In a speech on 5 March 2026, the Home Secretary set out settlement, refugee leave, asylum support, voluntary return payments and visa measures affecting applicants, sponsors and advisers.
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Rules & Policy · Report
Nicaraguan and Saint Lucian visitors now need a visit visa to travel to the UK
The Home Office announced on 5 March 2026 that Nicaraguan and Saint Lucian nationals must apply for a visit visa from that day, and gave figures on asylum claims and costs.
Wednesday 4 March 2026
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Rules & Policy · Report
Visa brake: study visas to end for four countries, Skilled Worker visas for Afghans
The Home Office will end sponsored study visas for nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, and Skilled Worker visas for Afghan nationals, under an Immigration Rules change due to come into force on…
Monday 2 March 2026
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Rules & Policy · Report
Refugee protection to be reviewed every 30 months for adults claiming asylum from 2 March
Adults and accompanied children who claim asylum from 2 March 2026 and are granted protection will receive 30 months of protection, subject to review, the Home Secretary has announced.