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Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules
12 March 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses changes to UK immigration rules regarding visa requirements for Trinidad and Tobago nationals and modifications to the Ukraine Scheme and EU Settlement Scheme.
Action Requested
A visa requirement is being introduced for all visitors from Trinidad and Tobago, with a six-week transition period. Minor changes are made to extend eligibility under the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme (UPE) and Homes for Ukraine Scheme (HfU), as well as updates to salary requirements for Skilled Worker visas. An exemption for British Nationals (Overseas) in electronic travel authorisation is also being removed.
Key Facts
- Visa requirement on Trinidad and Tobago nationals introduced at 15:00 GMT, March 12, 2025.
- Six-week transition period until April 23, 2025 for those holding electronic travel authorisation.
- Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme (UPE) launched to support Ukrainians staying in the UK opened on February 4, 2025.
- Changes to EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) enable non-EEA nationals to use expired biometric residence cards as proof of identity and nationality up to 18 months after expiry.
- Minimum salary floor for Skilled Worker visas updated from £23,200 per year to £25,000 per year.
- British Nationals (Overseas) removed from the list requiring electronic travel authorisation.
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