UK Immigration Rule Changes (HC 584): What Changes on 8 October 2026
3 September 2026. United Kingdom. Alongside the student maintenance increase, HC 584 makes several changes that mostly start on 8 October 2026.
Main changes
- Visitors: more permitted activities, including workshops, skills competitions, job shadowing and traineeships. Some training no longer needs proof it is unavailable at home.
- Skilled workers: people the Home Office recognises as victims of modern slavery can work for any employer for the rest of their permission.
- Erasmus+: new provisions for Erasmus+ participants on Visitor and Student routes.
- EU Settlement Scheme: changes for children finishing education. Biometric residence permits are phased out as proof of identity from 9 December 2026.
- Religious worker routes: changes from 29 October 2026.
What it means for you
If you plan to visit the UK for short training or events, check the updated Visitor rules before you travel. Students should note the separate maintenance increase from 30 November.
Sources
News summary published 28 September 2026. Policies can change quickly after publication. Check the linked sources for the latest position. This is general information, not legal advice.
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