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United Kingdom: Visitor and Student rules widened for people coming to the United Kingdom on Erasmus+ projects
Covers the week of 31 August 2026 · published 2026-09-10
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New permitted activities let Erasmus+ participants receive or provide training and do job shadowing at UK organisations as visitors, and study at some state-funded schools. Student route rules are also adjusted for Erasmus+ participants, including course level and work placement rules. The changes take effect on 8 October 2026 unless the rules state otherwise.
Takes effect 2026-10-08.
Official source: Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 584, 3 September 2026 (accessible) - GOV.UK
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