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Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules
10 September 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
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At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses changes in UK immigration rules, including the introduction of a visa requirement for Jordanian nationals and the implementation of an Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme.
Action Requested
The government is introducing a visa requirement on all visitors from Jordan effective at 15:00 BST today. Additionally, the ETA scheme will be rolled out to non-visa nationalities in November 2024 and to European nationals in March 2025. Other changes include ending diplomatic visa waivers, introducing VIP Delegate Visas, and amending rules for bereaved partners and Gurkha veterans.
Key Facts
- Nationals of Jordan will require a UK visa effective at 15:00 BST on 10 September 2024.
- A four-week transition period is provided until 15:00 BST on 8 October 2024 for those with existing ETAs and confirmed bookings before the deadline.
- The ETA scheme will apply to Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, UAE, and Saudi Arabia first, then to all non-visa nationalities in November 2024, and European nationals in March 2025.
- Diplomatic Visa Waivers are being phased out by February 2025, introducing a 'Diplomatic Visa Arrangement' (DVA).
- The VIP Delegate Visa will be capped at twenty issues for government officials accompanying Heads of State and ten for Government Ministers.
- Bereaved partners who cannot afford the fee for settlement can benefit from a fee waiver if destitute starting on 9 October 2024.
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