Updates, guidance and practical information covering visas, entry requirements and application processes.
Whether you can work in the UK with a business visa depends on the specific visa category you hold. The Standard Visitor Visa allows you to undertake certain permitted business activities — such as attending meetings, conferences, and negotiations — but it does not permit paid employment or self-employment within the UK. If you wish
Yes, entrepreneurs and innovators who want to establish a business in the United Kingdom can apply for one of the UK’s business immigration routes. While there is no longer a “Start-up Visa,” the Home Office offers the Innovator Founder Visa as the main option for individuals planning to launch and run a business in the
This page has been reviewed and verified by Michael Gibbons, UK Solicitor and Regulated Immigration Advisor, to ensure accuracy under current UK immigration policy. Confirm your visa requirements via Our Official UK Visa Guidance. Do I Need a UK Transit Visa If I Live in Europe? Focus phrase: UK transit visa if I live in
The UK Business Visa allows entrepreneurs and investors to establish or manage a business in the United Kingdom. As of October 2025, the financial requirements vary depending on the specific route — for example, the Innovator Founder Visa or temporary business visitor routes. This article outlines the current minimum investment levels, maintenance requirements, and key
The UK Business Visa allows entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals to visit the United Kingdom for business-related purposes such as meetings, conferences, or negotiating contracts. This visa does not allow long-term employment or the establishment of a new business in the UK but is designed to facilitate short-term business activity in compliance with immigration rules. This
Whether your parents can move to the UK permanently depends on the route they qualify for and the evidence you can provide. Under current Home Office rules (October 2025), there is no general right to sponsor parents to live in the UK. Most applicants will either: Qualify as a Parent where the UK-based sponsor is
The UK experienced its highest population growth in five decades in 2023, primarily due to a net migration increase of 685,000 people, despite deaths outnumbering births. This followed an even larger net migration peak in 2022, when net migration reached 764,000. However, 2024 projections indicate that net immigration will fall significantly. New Immigration Policies Target
Romania’s ambassador to the United States, Andrei Muraru, has announced that Romania is expected to join the US Visa Waiver Program in March or April 2025. This development would mark a significant milestone, allowing Romanian citizens to travel to the United States without a visa for short stays. Official Announcement Anticipated Early Next Year During
Poland has announced stricter visa regulations after an investigation confirmed irregularities under the previous right-wing government, resulting in significant financial losses. The findings, released by the country’s Supreme Audit Office, highlighted a widespread cash-for-visa scheme that had been operating in Polish consulates, primarily in Asia and Africa. New Measures to Prevent Misuse Foreign Minister Radek
Travellers from many non-EU countries are required to apply for a visa to enter the Schengen Area, which includes 27 European countries. However, the likelihood of a visa application being rejected varies significantly across these nations. New statistics reveal that some countries are far stricter than others when it comes to approving Schengen visa requests.
