Written question asked by Baroness Hamwee (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 5 March 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 March 2026. It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Thursday, 19 March 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.
Visas: Overseas Students
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government, in the light of their decision to end study visas from certain countries, what consideration they have given to excepting from those restrictions, students at British international schools.
- Answer
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The decision to introduce a visa brake on the Student visa route for these nationalities was based on data-driven migration and border security considerations. While we recognise that most people who apply to study in the UK do so genuinely, the evidence is clear that the Student route for these nationalities has been a source of a high number and high proportion of visa-linked asylum claims. We have therefore acted to halt this unacceptable strain on our asylum system, and to ensure that the system remains fair, credible, and sustainable.
We have no plans to provide exceptions for individuals who studied at specific institutions or types of institution.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL15239
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Overseas students International schools Visas
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- 2026-03-19 13:49:03 +0000
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