Latitude Law breaks down UK visa requirements for work, study, and tourism. Discover entry rules for visa and non-visa nationals, including Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), UK work visas, and study visas. From tourism’s Standard Visitor Visa to work’s Certificate of Sponsorship, this guide clarifies the application process for seamless UK entry.

Latitude Law examines the April 2025 Skilled Worker rule changes, impacting care worker recruitment, visa fees, and salary thresholds. New provisions close loopholes around sponsorship costs and investments, adjusting how payments affect eligible wages. From increased care staff salaries to revised sponsor duties, these updates reshape the landscape for skilled visa applicants.

At the turn of the New Year, the Home Office made a number of changes to its primary guidance for holders of sponsor licences. Here we summarise key changes, and would encourage you to review your processes to ensure you remain compliant.

Discover the intricacies of 'self-sponsorship' under UK Immigration Rules. While individuals can be sponsored by their own companies, strict compliance requirements and responsibilities apply. Learn how to navigate the sponsor licence application process and the challenges faced by start-ups.

Starting a business in the UK and setting yourself up for success requires access to the very best talent. When the UK was a member of the European Union, the hiring possibilities for start-ups were very broad but, since Brexit, this has become more restrictive. It means that, if you live in another country and want to come to the UK to establish a business, or if you intend to employ workers from overseas to join your start-up, you will need to understand the details of UK visas. Read more here.

On April 4 2024, new salary thresholds for sponsored workers came into effect, as part of the wide-ranging government changes to immigration rules. Learn what this will mean for you and your business.

Sponsored workers who have a time-limited right to work in the UK can invariably be concerned about their job security. Find out more from our expert partner in employment law - Claire Hollins from Kuits Solicitors. Read More

Whilst a company that holds a Home Office sponsor licence to employ migrant workers would usually only be permitted to sponsor workers who will be working for the company directly there are limited exceptions to this rule. Found out more here.