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India overtakes China, receives largest share of UK visas

India has now overtaken China as the largest nationality being issued sponsored study visas in the United Kingdom. The latest UK Immigration Statistics published Thursday show that nearly 118,000 Indian students received a Student Visa in the year ending June 2022 – an 89% increase from the previous year.

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.

“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,” said Alex Ellis, British High Commissioner to India.

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