Archive · 2 Jul 2025
UK Parliament Unveils New Visa Rules
The UK is changing its visa rules to control the number of foreign workers.
New rules, starting July 22nd, will make it harder for people in low-paying jobs to get visas.
They're raising the amount of money workers need to make and require higher education.
Some jobs, like chefs, will have restricted visa access.
Social care worker applications from abroad will stop, but those already in the UK can stay for a few more years.
These changes aim to reduce the number of immigrants and have been in the works for some time.
UK Parliament introduced new visa rules to reduce skilled foreign worker recruitment.
Salary requirements for work visas have been increased, based on current data.
Visa eligibility requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Certain roles will have limited visa access for those with lower qualifications.
Social care worker recruitment from overseas will end on July 22.
- Who
- UK government
- What
- New visa norms were tabled in UK Parliament.
- When
- The changes are set to be implemented on July 22.
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Why
- To control the number of skilled foreign workers and reduce overall net migration.
- Implementation Date
- July 22
- Degree Requirement
- Bachelor's or equivalent
- Social Care Worker Recruitment End
- July 22
- Skills Charge Increase
- Planned by end of year
- English Language Requirement
- Hardening planned by the end of the year