Fully vaccinated Indians are 'unvaccinated' for UK; will have to stay quarantined for 10 days
According to the new travel rules in the UK, Indians vaccinated with both the Covishield Vaccine will not be considered vaccinated in the United Kingdom, and will have to be in a 10-day quarantine.
Sep 20, 2021, 20:36 PM IST
UK's post-Brexit visa strategy to benefit Indian students, professionals
The UK's future skills-based immigration system, tabled in the House of Commons on Wednesday by UK Home Secretary Sajid Javid, removes any cap on highly-skilled migrants.
Dec 20, 2018, 10:35 AM IST
UK to suspend 'golden visa', used by super rich Indians, over abuse fears
The UK government on Thursday said it plans to suspend a visa category used by many high net worth Indians over fears that it was being misused.
Dec 06, 2018, 20:34 PM IST
British PM Theresa May joins Narendra Modi in seeking action against those backing terror
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for action against state sponsors of terrorism.
Nov 07, 2016, 23:22 PM IST
UK Visa issue: Theresa May offers easier scheme for Indian businessmen, to welcome brightest students
A joint statement issued after Modi-May talks, said the two Prime Ministers agreed that ensuring simple and effective visa systems depended critically on cooperation to protect the integrity of border and immigration systems.
Nov 07, 2016, 21:03 PM IST
UK visa crackdown: FICCI expresses concern, calls on Brit govt to exercise 'caution'
FICCI Wednesday expressed concerns over the UK government's recent announcements indicating tightening of visa regulations for students and professionals from outside the European Union, including India.
Oct 12, 2016, 22:04 PM IST
Finally! Sarod virtuoso Amjad Ali Khan gets UK visa
If reports are to be believed, his application was rejected a week ago due to incomplete information.
Aug 20, 2016, 10:10 AM IST
Visa denial: UK mission to speak to Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan
UK High Commission today said it will speak to Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, a day after his visa application was rejected.
Aug 13, 2016, 17:35 PM IST
UK report calls for cheaper, simpler visas for Indians
India should be included in Britain's cheaper two-year visitor visa scheme to attract more Indians to the UK that will strengthen the already close bilateral ties, a new report released here said on Tuesday.
Jul 05, 2016, 19:55 PM IST
Mohammad Amir receives UK visa, free to face England after match-fixing scandal
The visa clearance means that Amir, 24, will be allowed to play in England for the first time since being convicted of spot-fixing six years ago.
Jun 09, 2016, 23:09 PM IST
Now, UK union alleges visa rule abuse by Tatas
Mounting their pressure on Tata Group amid job loss fears from a planned sale of British steel business, a leading labour union today accused the Indian conglomerate of "flouting visa rules" for its IT unit TCS.
Apr 06, 2016, 23:29 PM IST
Good News! UK visa changes not to impact majority of Indian professionals
Under the changes to the Tier 2 norms effective from Wednesaday, non-EU workers will need to earn at least 35,000 pounds to remain in the UK for longer than six years unless they are working in a PhD-level occupation or a job which is on the UK's Shortage Occupation List, including nurses.
Apr 06, 2016, 18:20 PM IST
Indian professionals in UK face uncertain future over new visa rules
Indian professionals are making a last-ditch effort to appeal to the UK government over a new 35,000 pounds salary threshold requirement which comes into effect from Wednesday
Apr 04, 2016, 21:25 PM IST
UK visa fees set for big hike
The British government is set to increase visa fees across most categories of applications from March 18, in a move that will affect thousands of Indians who were the largest group of skilled workers to be granted visas to live and work in Britain last year
Mar 07, 2016, 15:44 PM IST
UK announces new measures for improving visa services in India
The UK Tuesday announced a series of measures for improving its visa services including expanding the same day, super-priority services to first-time visitors from India, one of Britain's largest visa markets.
Feb 16, 2016, 22:33 PM IST
Indians to benefit from new Irish-UK visa deal
India will be one of the first countries to benefit from a new joint visa scheme signed between Ireland and the UK here on Monday.
Oct 06, 2014, 23:52 PM IST
