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UK Visit Visa Now Required for Nauru Nationals: Urgent Rule Change Announced

The UK has updated its border rules: Nauru nationals must now apply for a UK Visit Visa before travelling. This replaces the previous Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system.

The change came into effect on 9 December 2025 and impacts anyone from Nauru planning tourism, business trips, family visits, medical treatment, or transit. Only travellers with a valid ETA booked before 9 December 2025 and arriving by 20 January 2026 may be exempt.

ASKVisas offers free WhatsApp advice to help Nauru nationals check eligibility, understand visa requirements, and avoid refusals — with paid application support on a “no visa, no fee” basis.

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UAE Detects Fake UK Visas in Sharjah on flight from Lahore.

UAE authorities at Sharjah Airport recently stopped five Pakistani travellers carrying fake UK visas, highlighting the growing risks of visa fraud. Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has detained the passengers and is investigating the agents involved, while introducing digital screening and AI-assisted checks to strengthen airport security and protect genuine travellers. Learn how to stay safe and avoid fake UK visa scams.

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UK Visit Visa Scams: How to Protect Yourself and Your Travel Plans

Visa scams and exploitative visa services are on the rise worldwide, targeting genuine travellers who simply want to visit the UK. From misleading “guaranteed visa” promises to overpriced, unlicensed advisors, thousands of applicants each year lose money, time, and even face long-term bans because of bad guidance. Understanding how to spot these scams — and knowing which sources you can trust — is essential. At AskVisas, we’re committed to helping applicants stay safe, avoid exploitation, and apply with confidence.

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The new eVisa

The UK's visit eVisa is a digital record of your immigration status, replacing the physical visa sticker. Access it online via your UKVI account to view, share, and travel without a physical visa.

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Easier German School Trips

A new UK-Germany agreement simplifies entry for German school groups, including non-German passport holders, on educational trips to the UK.

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Is the UK Getting Tougher on Visit Visas?

Senior Nigerian security executive Samuel Onyekachi Ibeawuchi was denied UK visit visas for his family despite strong ties. The Home Office doubted their return to Nigeria. Critics called it a "racist crackdown," sparking controversy over UK visa fairness.

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UK Visit Visa Fees Increased

UK visa fees rose on April 9, 2025, affecting visitor, student, work visas, and settlement and citizenship applications.

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UK Visa Requirement for Trinidad and Tobago

From March 12, 2025, Trinidad and Tobago nationals require a visa for UK visits or transit. A six-week transition ended April 23, 2025, allowing travelers with pre-booked trips and an ETA before March 12 to enter visa-free.

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