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What Does ‘Leave to Enter’ Mean on a UK Visa?

The phrase "Leave to enter for/until..." on a UK visa specifies the period you are permitted to stay in the…

UK Visa Dates: Valid From and Until Explained

The "valid from" date on your UK visa indicates when you can start using it to enter the UK, and…

What Does “No Recourse to Public Funds” Mean? UK Visa

The "no work or recourse to public funds" condition on UK visas restricts employment and access to most state benefits,…

European Court of Human Rights Rules Against Greece Over Migrant Deportation

The European Court of Human Rights ruled Greece's 2019 deportation of a Turkish migrant violated international law, labeling pushbacks as…

Refugee Council Calls for Special Visas to Prevent Channel Deaths

The Refugee Council urges the UK to implement special visas to reduce Channel crossing fatalities, which hit a record 77…

UK Asylum System Faces Severe Housing Crisis

The UK's asylum system faces severe criticism for inadequate refugee housing, resulting in rising homelessness and unsustainable temporary accommodation costs.…

ETIAS Launch Delayed to Late 2026; EES Rollout Precedes EU Travel

EES begins Oct. 12, 2025, creating biometric electronic entry/exit records; ETIAS will follow in late 2026 as an online pre‑travel…

United Kingdom Reinstates Visas for Colombian Travelers

The UK will reinstate visa requirements for Colombian nationals from November 26, 2024, ending visa-free travel due to rising asylum…