UK Bans Study Visas for 4 Nations; India Exempt from New Restrictions

• The UK has banned study visas for citizens of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan, citing misuse of the system.
• Indian students are explicitly exempt from these new restrictions, ensuring their study visa path remains open.
• The Home Office implemented the ban as an "emergency brake" due to a rise in legitimate visa holders claiming asylum upon arrival.
• Asylum claims from students from the affected countries significantly increased from 2021 to September 2025.
• This move aligns with global trends, as Canada and Australia have also tightened student visa rules.