Vistas UK Visas and Immigration

10/09/2026

Some facts about the Paid Permitted Engagement Standard Visitor Visa (UK)🇬🇧👇🏼

31/08/2026

Are you or anyone you know looking to apply for a UK Spouse or Partner Visa?

Whether you are applying for an Unmarried Partner visa, or Married, the same financial requirement's apply!

One of the biggest complications with this visa are the financial requirements.

Contact us if you need advice with this visa:

[email protected]

14/08/2026

The latest news in UK Immigration⬇️

18/06/2026

When can you be paid less than £41,700 on the UK Skilled Worker Visa?

There are certain requirements to be eligible for a lower salary when applying for the Skilled Worker Visa.

Read our latest blog post on how:

https://www.vistasimmigration.co.uk/blog/when-can-you-be-paid-less-on-the-skilled-worker-visa

09/06/2026

The UK government has just announced tougher rules for universities sponsoring international students, targeting visa abuse and non-genuine applicants. Institutions with high visa refusal rates, low enrolment, or poor course completion rates could face recruitment restrictions or even lose the right to sponsor international students. A new traffic-light rating system will be introduced from summer 2027 to monitor university performance. The changes come after student asylum claims fell by 30% over the past year following government action. Officials say genuine international students remain welcome, but the visa system must not be used as a route into asylum claims or illegal work. The government says these measures form part of wider immigration reforms aimed at strengthening control of the UK's borders.

14/05/2026

Visitor Visa refused? Read our blog post for tips on your next application⤵️

So you’ve applied for a U.K. Standard Visitor Visa, and it has been refused. Don’t worry, this is completely normal. UK Visitor Visas are one of the hardest visas to obtain. Recent data shows more than half a million people are refused every year! Many people seem to think that once you have rec...

28/04/2026

New Blog Post: U.K. Visitor Visa requirements ‼️⤵️

While the official guidance on GOV.UK outlines the basic criteria, it does not fully explain how applications are assessed in practice. In reality, UK visitor visa decisions are discretionary and based on whether a caseworker is satisfied that the applicant is a genuine visitor . Below are some

24/04/2026

New U.K. Visa Fees April 2026

Find the full list of fees here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-8-april-2026

23/04/2026

Section 3C leave, and Skilled Worker Visa application’s without a CoS👇

Section 3C of the Immigration Act 1971, is essentially a continuation of a person’s current leave in the U.K. The leave acts to extend the person's leave to remain. Section 3C can only be triggered if the conditions below are met: An individual currently holds limited permission to ente

01/04/2026

‼️ Wondering how to get a sponsor licence in 2026?

Read our blog post and find details for a free eligibility consultation 👇

How to get a UK Sponsor Licence