Applying for UK student visa – What to prepare
Among all types of UK visas, Student Visa is perhaps one of the most popular categories as a stepping stone to UK immigration. If you are looking into studying and living in the UK, here is some guidance on applying for a UK Tier 4 Student Visa that you must not miss. What is a […]
What should I Prepare Before Going To the UK During Covid?
With the pandemic situation appearing to ease around the world, are you going to execute your plans of visiting the UK and start packing up? After going through the complex and tedious UK citizenship or visa application process, it is time for you to enjoy the fruits of your labour. While no travel is risk-free […]
7 tips for you to apply for UK Settlement Visa
Hong Kong has seen a mass amount of relocation to the UK ever since 1997, with locals’ unique and privileged BNO statuses gifted by the UK government. But for those who didn’t retain their British overseas residents’ identities or were simply born after the handover, another popular option has been to apply for a UK […]
United Kingdom Passenger Locator Form
Information to help people entering the UK fill in their passenger locator form. Travelling to the United Kingdom – Passenger Locator Form You must complete an online Passenger Locator Form before you arrive in the UK, whether you are staying here, or only transiting through the UK. There is no cost to submit the form. […]
The urgent passport warning holidaymakers in the UK needs to know
AN urgent warning to holidaymakers who have passports due to expire has been issued – as passengers fall foul of new rules. New rules brought in following the UKs exit from the European Union now mean certain passports still appearing ‘in date’ are no longer valid. The rules, which apply when travelling to most EU countries, now say […]
Staggered starting dates for returning to universities in England
Students will have staggered starting dates for returning to universities in England after Christmas – with some not back until 7 February. The government’s plan will mean students taking hands-on courses such as medicine or performing arts returning from 4 to 18 January. Other subjects would be taught online at the start of term, with […]
Covid Pfizer vaccine approved for use next week in UK
The UK has become the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for widespread use. British regulator, the MHRA, says the jab, which offers up to 95% protection against Covid-19 illness, is safe for roll out next week. Immunizations could start within days for people in high priority groups. The UK […]
Points-based immigration system opens
New global system awards points for skills, having a job offer and speaking English. Applications for the new skilled worker visa open today (1 December), meaning the brightest and the best from around the world can now apply to work in the UK from 1 January 2021. Under the points-based immigration system, points will be […]
Looking to travel to Europe in 2021
New European rules apply from 1 January 2021. Make sure your passport is fit for purpose. Under current immigration rules British passport holders can still enjoy visa free access to European countries until 31st December 2020. On the 1st of January 2021 these rules will change. From next year you must obtain an electronic visa […]
New Hong Kong BN(O) visa
The UK will open a ‘Hong Kong BN(O) visa’ for BN(O) citizens and their close family members from 31 January 2021. More details will be published before the visa opens for applications. You’ll be able to apply to enter or remain in the UK for a period of 30 months (which you can extend by a […]
