UK HC 584 takes effect in three stages: student maintenance rises on 11-30, and expired BRPs stop proving EUSS status from 12-09
United Kingdom · Study abroad · Laid 2026-09-03; phased in to 2026-12-09
| Country / region | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Category | Study abroad |
| Date | Laid 2026-09-03; phased in to 2026-12-09 |
| What happened | Home Office statement of changes HC 584 (laid 2026-09-03) takes effect in stages. Most provisions apply from 2026-10-08, including clarifications to visitor rules, changes to Appendix Long Residence and Appendix Hong Kong BN(O), and Erasmus+ facilitation. Religious worker provisions apply from 10-29. The maintenance requirement for the Student and Child Student routes rises on 11-30: London from GBP 1,529 to GBP 1,570 per month, outside London from GBP 1,171 to GBP 1,203, with the maximum accommodation offset also rising to GBP 1,570 - aligned with the maintenance loan available to home students for 2026/27. EUSS identity-document provisions apply from 12-09, so expired biometric residence permits no longer evidence EUSS status. Applications made before 30 November 2026 are assessed on the current figures, and savings-based evidence must be held for a continuous 28-day period. Appendix VDA (victims of domestic abuse) is extended to adult dependent children. |
| Impact on applicants | Anyone starting a course in December or later with cash evidence sitting close to the threshold should recalculate monthly maintenance at the new rate (roughly GBP 369 more over nine months in London). EUSS families must switch to an electronic status before 12-09 and should not travel on an expired BRP. |
| Source | UK Home Office statement of changes in Immigration Rules HC 584 (laid before Parliament 2026-09-03) ↗ Note on scope: Phased commencement; each provision runs from its own effective date |
Source: UK Home Office statement of changes in Immigration Rules HC 584 (laid before Parliament 2026-09-03) ↗ · Last verified: 2026-10-14 · For reference only; not application or legal advice. Always check the official source for current rules.
FAQ
UK HC 584 takes effect in three stages: student maintenance rises on 11-30, and expired BRPs stop proving EUSS status from 12-09 — what happened?
Home Office statement of changes HC 584 (laid 2026-09-03) takes effect in stages. Most provisions apply from 2026-10-08, including clarifications to visitor rules, changes to Appendix Long Residence and Appendix Hong Kong BN(O), and Erasmus+ facilitation. Religious worker provisions apply from 10-29. The maintenance requirement for the Student and Child Student routes rises on 11-30: London from GBP 1,529 to GBP 1,570 per month, outside London from GBP 1,171 to GBP 1,203, with the maximum accommodation offset also rising to GBP 1,570 - aligned with the maintenance loan available to home students for 2026/27. EUSS identity-document provisions apply from 12-09, so expired biometric residence permits no longer evidence EUSS status. Applications made before 30 November 2026 are assessed on the current figures, and savings-based evidence must be held for a continuous 28-day period. Appendix VDA (victims of domestic abuse) is extended to adult dependent children.
What does this mean for applicants?
Anyone starting a course in December or later with cash evidence sitting close to the threshold should recalculate monthly maintenance at the new rate (roughly GBP 369 more over nine months in London). EUSS families must switch to an electronic status before 12-09 and should not travel on an expired BRP.
Where does this information come from?
UK Home Office statement of changes in Immigration Rules HC 584 (laid before Parliament 2026-09-03) (Note on scope: Phased commencement; each provision runs from its own effective date), verified by us on 2026-10-14.
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