# Visa Tide

> UK visa and immigration news, every week


## Posts

- [UK eVisa: how to get a share code and fix BRP problems](https://visatide.co.uk/uk-evisa-share-code-ukvi-account-brp-help/): How to set up a UKVI account, create a share code, use an expired BRP and report errors, based on GOV.UK guidance.
- [UK ETA for visitors: £20, 2 years and who needs one in 2026](https://visatide.co.uk/uk-eta-cost-20-who-needs-one-2026/): How the £20 Electronic Travel Authorisation works: who needs one, how long it lasts, how to apply and common mistakes before you travel.
- [UK family visa £29,000 income rule: exceptions and savings](https://visatide.co.uk/uk-family-visa-29000-income-rule-exceptions/): How the £29,000 minimum income for partner visas works, what income counts, the savings alternative and the exceptions, with official figures.
- [Graduate visa: apply by 31 December 2026 for 2 years](https://visatide.co.uk/graduate-visa-apply-by-31-december-2026/): Apply on or before 31 December 2026 for the 2-year Graduate visa. From 1 January 2027 it is 18 months. Costs, documents and switching explained.
- [UK visa cost 2026: fees and healthcare surcharge explained](https://visatide.co.uk/uk-visa-cost-2026-fees-healthcare-surcharge/): Official UK visa fees and Immigration Health Surcharge rates, with worked examples for workers, graduates and partners, and what is refunded.
- [Skilled Worker and Health and Care visa 2026: salary and costs](https://visatide.co.uk/skilled-worker-health-care-visa-salary-costs-2026/): Salary thresholds, fees, healthcare surcharge, English and dependants for Skilled Worker and Health and Care Worker visas, plus a family cost example.
- [UK visa changes: what changed on 8 Oct 2026 and dates ahead](https://visatide.co.uk/uk-visa-changes-october-2026-dates-ahead/): What took effect in October 2026, plus the dates to diarise: student funds on 30 November, shortage lists and Graduate visa on 31 December.
- [Care workers: 15-year ILR plan dropped, 5 years if you qualify](https://visatide.co.uk/care-workers-settlement-5-years-uk/): Care workers who came before May 2025 and meet the conditions keep a 5-year route to settlement. The 15-year plan was dropped on 2 November 2026.

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