Afghanistan

UK Government introduces a ‘visa brake’ on Student route for applicants from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan

On 5 March 2026, the UK Government announced the activation of an “emergency brake” on study visas for nationals of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan. This policy prevents UK universities from issuing a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) or enrolling new students from these countries. As a result of this decision, we are currently unable to process applications from nationals of these countries who require a visa to study in the UK. For further details, please refer to the Home Office website. You can also contact UKCISA for further advice.