UK Immigration Rules: Key Changes Taking Effect from October 2026

Key changes to the UK Immigration Rules take effect from October 2026, affecting Long Residence, Student visas, domestic abuse settlement, Erasmus+, EUSS and religious-worker routes.

The Home Office has announced significant changes to the UK Immigration Rules, effective from 30 July 2026. The updates affect Graduate route dependants, family visa applications, immigration bail, EU Settlement Scheme travel permits and Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs).

Discover what these changes mean and how they could impact your UK immigration application.

Securing the right immigration status is a critical step for individuals and businesses looking to succeed in the UK. It requires precision, experience and a clear understanding of how the system has always operated.

Happy New Year 2026 – Vasu Legal Immigration Services Made Easy

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