UK to End Study Visas for Nationals of Sudan, Cameroon 

The United Kingdom government is planning to restrict education visas for nationals of Sudan, Cameroon, Afghanistan and Myanmar as part of a broader crackdown on asylum claims.

Officials say the move follows a sharp increase in student visa applications from these countries, with figures from the Home Office showing applications rising by more than 470 percent between 2021 and 2025.

Authorities estimate that nearly 135,000 asylum seekers entered the UK through legal migration routes during that period, a significant increase compared with previous years.

Shabana Mahmood said in a statement that the government remains committed to offering protection to people fleeing conflict and persecution, but warned that the visa system must not be misused.

“That is why I am taking the unprecedented decision to refuse visas for those nationals seeking to exploit our generosity,” she said.

Migration has become a central issue in British politics, with the right-wing Reform UK gaining ground in opinion polls amid growing debate over border control and asylum policies.