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    From April 2024, in order to be eligible for a skilled worker visa, you must be paid the minimum salary rate for the type of work you will be doing.
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    At present, nationals of many countries do not need a visa in order to come and visit the UK for up to 6 months.
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    From 31st December 2024 all Biometric Residence Permits (BRP) cards will become redundant as the Home Office is phasing out the use of these cards instead favouring a new online system called an eVisa.
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