Moving to United Kingdom

Free guides to studying, working and living in United Kingdom, updated as the rules change.

The United Kingdom offers routes for students, skilled workers, families and visitors. The guides below explain each route and how to apply; official rules and applications are on GOV.UK Visas and immigration.

Active immigration programs

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Hong Kong BN(O) Visa: 5-Year Path to Settle

A UK visa route for Hong Kong BN(O) status holders and their close family, offering years of work and study rights and a path to settlement.

Requirements Application status: Open

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UK Skilled Worker Visa for Healthcare Staff

The UK's main work visa for skilled roles with a job offer, now with stronger protections if your sponsor mistreats you.

Requirements Application status: Open

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UK Computer Science Master's for Non-CS Grads

You don't need to have studied computer science to get a UK computing master's. 'Conversion' programs lead into one of the UK's strongest job markets.

Requirements Application status: Open

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UK Business & Management Master's for Any Degree

Business & Management is the most applied to master's subject in the UK and one of the easiest to get into, no matter what you studied before.

Requirements Application status: Open

Latest updates

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UK Eritrea Visa Ban Threat October 2026

The UK has stripped Eritrean officials of fast-track visas and threatened a full ban unless Eritrea agrees to take back its nationals.

Charlotte Whitmore · October 22, 2026

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UK Article 8 Reforms 2026: Family Life Rules

The UK is updating how Article 8 family life claims are assessed, aiming for clearer, fairer rules that still protect genuine family ties.

Sara Ahmadi · October 15, 2026

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UK Health and Care Visa Explained

The UK's Health and Care Worker visa offers nurses and eligible professionals a faster, more affordable route to work in the UK.

Priya Sharma · October 10, 2026

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UK Graduate Visa Changes in 2027

The UK's Graduate visa stay period may shorten in 2027, making early planning more important for international students.

Priya Sharma · October 9, 2026

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UK Spouse Visa Financial Requirements

Meeting the UK spouse visa's income and savings rules can feel complex, but understanding the requirements early makes the process far easier.

Charlotte Whitmore · October 9, 2026