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India receives largest share of UK study, work, and visit Visas Last Updated : 25 Aug 2022 08:43:05 PM IST The latest UK Immigration Statistics published on 25 August show that nearly 118,000 Indian students received a Student visa in the year ending June 2022 – an 89% increase from the previous year. India has now overtaken China as the largest nationality being issued sponsored study visas in the UK.
The UK continues to be a popular destination for Indian holidaymakers too. Indian nationals accounted for the highest proportion (28%) of Visitor visas granted. More than 258,000 Indian nationals received visit visas in the year ending June 2022 – a 630% increase compared to the previous year (when travel restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic were still in place).
In the year ending June 2022, Indian nationals also received nearly 103,000 Work visas (which includes skilled and seasonal workers) – a 148% increase over the previous year. Indian nationals continue to be the top nationality granted Skilled Worker visas, accounting for 46% of all skilled work visas granted globally.Alex Ellis, British High Commissioner to India, said: “India first again. I'm delighted that Indian nationals were issued the largest number of UK study, work and visitor visas in the year ending June 2022. More strength to the unique living bridge that connects our people.“As this shows, we're experiencing unprecedented demand for visas. I encourage students starting courses soon to apply as early as possible.”Bijendra Singh - Sahara Samay News Network New Delhi For Latest Updates Please-
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