House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules
26 November 2024 · Home Office
Proposed by Seema Malhotra Lab Co-op Feltham and Heston
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At a glance
Key points
- The Home Office is introducing visa requirements for visitors from Colombia effective immediately.
- Colombian nationals with confirmed bookings have a four-week transition period.
- The Ukraine Permission Extension scheme will open in early 2025 to provide continued support for Ukrainians.
Issue summary
The Home Office is introducing visa requirements for visitors from Colombia and extending support for Ukrainians through a new Ukraine Permission Extension scheme.
Action requested
Colombian nationals are required to obtain visas starting today, with a four-week transition period for those with confirmed bookings. The UPE scheme will open in early 2025, providing extended sanctuary for Ukrainians while closing the Ukraine Extension Scheme and ending PTT letters issuance.
Key facts
- Colombian nationals must now obtain visas before entering the UK.
- A four-week visa-free transition period ends on 15:00 GMT December 24, 2024.
- The UPE scheme will open in early 2025 for Ukrainians to extend their stay.
- The Ukraine Extension Scheme (UES) will close upon the opening of the UPE scheme in February 2025.
- PTT letters issued after December 7, 2023, cannot be used anymore.
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