UK Visa Fees: Key Takeaways – Most UK visa and immigration fees rose by roughly 6–7% from 8 April 2026, affecting visitor, work, student and settlement routes.– The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) was not part of the April 2026 increase and remains £1,035 per year […]
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Key Takeaways – The UK Skilled Worker visa (formerly called the Tier 2 (General) visa) is the main route for overseas employees sponsored by a licensed UK employer.– From 22 July 2025, most sponsored roles must be at RQF Level 6 (bachelor’s degree level) or
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Key Takeaways – The Innovator Founder visa replaced both the Start-up and Innovator visas in April 2023 and is now the UK’s main route for entrepreneurs without an employer sponsor.– There’s no fixed minimum investment requirement — you just need to show £1,270 in personal
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Many Indian-origin families already hold OCI cards themselves, but a newborn doesn’t inherit that status automatically. An OCI card for infants is a separate application, with its own documents, fee, and process — and several details changed under India’s 2026 overhaul of the OCI system.
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Key Takeaways An OCI card never expires, so “OCI card renewal” is a bit of a misnomer — what most people actually need is a reissue or a passport-details update, not a fresh card. Physical reissue is only mandatory at two points: once after turning
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