The UK’s oldest medical union on Saturday hit out at government plans to increase the amount migrant workers pay to use the state healthcare service, to cover public-sector wage increases. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government this week approved recommendations to boost wages of teachers, doctors and police by between 5.0 to 7.0 percent. Sunak ruled…
A record 321,000 visas were issued for migrants to work in the UK in the year to June as employers scrambled to recruit from overseas amid ongoing labor shortages, according to official figures. The Home Office data showed how reliant the UK remains on foreign workers 2 1/2 years after the post-Brexit immigration regime came…
Increases to immigration and nationality fees to pay for vital services and allow more funding to be prioritised for public sector pay rises are set come into effect on 4 October, following legislation being laid in Parliament today (15 September). The changes mean that the cost for a visit visa for less than six months…
The British government has revealed its plan to increase visa fees, which will take effect on October 4th. Under the new fee structure, a visit visa for stays of fewer than six months will incur an additional charge of GBP 15. This change will also affect student visas, making them GBP 127 more expensive for…
The UK government has proposed an increase in the immigration health surcharge, which is set to take effect from January 16, 2024, or 21 days after receiving approval from Parliament, whichever is later. The primary rate of the immigration health surcharge will see a significant rise, increasing from £624 per year to £1,035 per annum….
Home Blogs Options to Study in UK for Indian Students After 12th Posted on: Feb 15, 2024 | 3 mins | Written by: HDFC ERGO Team Undergraduate students from other countries often choose to study in the United Kingdom. International students may choose from a broad range of bachelor’s degree programs at the UK’s prestigious…
If you are planning on visiting Italy, you might need a Schengen visa to enter the country. Although the application process is easy and straightforward, some people might find it difficult. This is why it is crucial to understand the Schengen visa application process to avoid any misunderstandings or mistakes that could delay or affect…
Switzerland is not part of the European Union, but it follows Schengen rules through a special agreement signed in 2024. After the UK left the EU on December 31, 2020, Switzerland and the UK made their own agreement regarding citizens’ rights, based on the Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons (AFMP). According to this…
If you reside in the UK and plan to visit Germany for tourism, business, or family purposes for a stay of up to 90 days, you might need to apply for a German Short-stay visa, commonly referred to as the Germany Schengen visa. Our visa experts have crafted the following guide to assist you at…
If you want to travel to Belgium for a short-term stay, you must apply for a visa. Belgium offers various types of visas for different purposes, so you must determine which type of visa you require based on your purpose of travel. You must meet the eligibility requirements and understand the application process in order…
