Education
UK Eases Visitor Route Rules for Erasmus+ Participants Ahead of 2027 Return
The Indian Express1h
THE BRIEF
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The United Kingdom updated its immigration rules effective October 8, 2026, allowing Erasmus+ mobility participants to undertake study, training, and job shadowing via the Visitor route.
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Participants entering under the programme will be exempt from sponsorship requirements, preparing the UK system for its formal return to the EU scheme in 2027.
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Indian students and other visa-national participants will remain subject to standard UK visa requirements before travel despite the relaxed activity rules.