UK Suspends Certain Visas for Citizens of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan
The United Kingdom has announced a suspension of the issuance of several visas for nationals of four countries – Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan – citing a sharp rise in asylum applications filed through legal channels.
In a statement, the Home Office said an “emergency suspension” has been introduced for the first time targeting citizens of these states. The measure specifically affects student visas for nationals of the four listed countries.
In addition, British authorities have announced the suspension of work visas for Afghan citizens.
According to the British government, this decision is part of a broader tightening of migration policy, driven by the significant increase in the number of asylum claims submitted by migrants who entered the country legally.
No details have been provided regarding the duration of the suspension or whether the measure could be extended to other nationalities.
