🔥 UK Work and Study Rules Changed – What Indian Students Need to Know (Sept 2024 Update)
Planning to study or work in the UK in 2025 or 2026?
There are some major immigration updates you must be aware of before applying for your UK student visa or post-study work visa.
At iGlobal Solutions, Sri Ganganagar, we bring you the latest, verified changes and how they affect your plans for the September 2025 or January 2026 intake.
✈️ Key UK Immigration Changes (Effective September 2024)
📌 1. Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Now Mandatory
- All non-visa nationals will require a UK ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) before traveling.
- It’s a quick online application but mandatory, even for transit.
- Fee: £10 – Valid for 2 years.
🟢 Tip: Indian citizens still require a full visa, but this rule affects friends/family from other countries.
📌 2. Student Visa Stay Rules Tighter
- Students cannot bring dependents unless enrolled in a government-approved research program.
- Post-study work (Graduate Route) remains open, but students must complete their course successfully.
🟢 Important for married students or those planning to take family along.
📌 3. Work Visa Salary Threshold Increased
- The Skilled Worker visa minimum salary has been raised to £38,700 from October 2024.
- This makes Tier 2 sponsorship more competitive.
🟢 Plan early, choose high-demand courses, and aim for employers offering sponsorship.
📌 4. Focus on High-Skilled Talent
- UK is prioritizing sectors like engineering, health, AI, cyber security, etc.
- Universities are aligning courses with long-term skill shortage needs.
🟢 Great time to apply for job-oriented degrees with PR potential.
🎯 Who Is Affected?
- Students applying for September 2025 or January 2026 intakes
- Graduates planning to stay back on a Graduate Visa
- Applicants considering UK PR or work sponsorship
✅ How iGlobal Solutions Helps You
- University & course selection based on PR pathways
- SOP, visa file & financial document preparation
- IELTS / PTE coaching for UKVI
- Dependent visa advice & post-study work planning
📞 Need help applying to the UK?
Speak to our expert counselors and start your UK journey the right way.
📍 iGlobal Solutions – Sri Ganganagar
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