The UK government has introduced a new restriction called the “visa brake,” targeting specific visa routes and nationalities. This measure is aimed at preventing applications from countries where a high number of people, previously granted visas, later claim asylum in the UK. The visa brake applies to applications made outside the UK for certain visa routes. Specifically, it affects Student visas for nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan, as well as Skilled Worker visas for nationals of Afghanistan.
The restriction will come into effect at 12:01 am on 26 March 2026, and any applications submitted before this time will be processed as usual. It applies regardless of the applicant’s current country of residence or where the application is submitted from. For affected applicants, applications submitted after the effective date will be automatically refused, even if they hold a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). Applicants applying for other visa routes or from other countries will continue to have their applications processed normally.
Existing UK visa holders are not impacted by the visa brake. Their visas remain valid until expiry, and they must continue to comply with all conditions. Current visa holders are still eligible to apply for in-country extensions or switch to another visa route if eligible. The visa brake is not permanent; the UK government will review the measure regularly and lift it when appropriate, with updates published on GOV.UK.
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