A new study reveals that the UK’s mandatory digital-only immigration system is causing high levels of stress, fear, and exclusion for migrants. The system requires nearly all legally residing migrants to obtain an eVisa to prove their status, but many are facing technical failures, shifting deadlines, and complex processes. These issues have resulted in migrants struggling to access work, travel, and public services, with many feeling vulnerable when trying to correct system errors. The report warns that those with limited digital literacy, language barriers, or disabilities are at high risk of being excluded, urging the government to offer alternatives to the compulsory digital-only approach.
Date: December 5, 2025. Source: theguardian.com