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Here are the latest UK visa news updates:

Latest Updates:

  1. UK Visa Application Centre in India to Reopen: The UK Visa Application Centre in India is set to reopen on March 15, 2023, after being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Applicants can book appointments and submit their applications from March 15 onwards. [Source: UK Government]
  2. New UK Visa Rules for International Students: The UK government has introduced new visa rules for international students, allowing them to work for up to 20 hours per week during term-time and full-time during vacations. The changes aim to attract more international students to the UK. [Source: The Guardian]
  3. UK Visa Application Fees to Increase: The UK government has announced that visa application fees will increase from April 6, 2023. The new fees will range from £93 to £1,408, depending on the type of visa applied for. [Source: GOV.UK]
  4. UK Visa Processing Times to Improve: The UK government has announced plans to improve visa processing times, aiming to reduce the average processing time from 12 weeks to 6 weeks by the end of 2023. [Source: UK Government]
  5. New UK Visa Route for Entrepreneurs: The UK government has launched a new visa route for entrepreneurs, allowing them to apply for a visa to start a business in the UK. The route is designed to attract innovative and ambitious entrepreneurs. [Source: GOV.UK]

Recent Changes:

  1. UK Visa Application Centre in China to Close: The UK Visa Application Centre in China will close on March 31, 2023, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Applicants are advised to submit their applications online or through a third-party service provider. [Source: UK Government]
  2. UK Visa Rules for Family Members: The UK government has introduced new rules for family members of UK citizens and settled individuals, allowing them to apply for a visa to join their family members in the UK. [Source: GOV.UK]
  3. UK Visa Application Fees for Children: The UK government has announced that children under the age of 18 will no longer be required to pay visa application fees, effective from April 6, 2023. [Source: GOV.UK]

Upcoming Changes:

  1. UK Visa Application Centre in Russia to Close: The UK Visa Application Centre in Russia will close on April 1, 2023, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Applicants are advised to submit their applications online or through a third-party service provider. [Source: UK Government]
  2. New UK Visa Rules for Digital Nomads: The UK government is expected to introduce new visa rules for digital nomads, allowing them to work remotely in the UK. The changes are expected to come into effect in 2023. [Source: The Telegraph]

Please note that these updates are subject to change, and it's always best to check the official UK Government website for the latest information on UK visa news and requirements.