by Ryan Rennison | Mar 23, 2026 | UK Visitor and Transit Visas, Visas
The UK immigration system has been moving away from physical documents and toward digital status for some time. Now that shift is becoming more visible to ordinary travellers. Instead of relying on a visa sticker in a passport or a biometric residence permit card,... 
by Ryan Rennison | Feb 23, 2026 | British Passports, News, UK Visitor and Transit Visas, Visas
There has been significant media attention around the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system and the rollout of digital eVisas. Understandably, many travellers are asking: Do I now need an ETA? Does this replace visitor visas? What happens if I have dual... 
by Ryan Rennison | Feb 9, 2026 | British Passports, Family Dependency, Move Up, UK Birth Rights, UK Visitor and Transit Visas, UK Work Permit, Visas
Why UK Applications Are Refused (And Why It’s Usually Predictable) Every refusal feels personal.In reality, it’s procedural. UK Visas and Immigration assesses applications against legislation, Immigration Rules, and internal caseworker guidance. There is no discretion... 
by Ryan Rennison | Dec 8, 2025 | Move Up, News, UK Visitor and Transit Visas, Visas
December in South Africa brings two things without fail: sunshine… and impulsive bookings to the UK. But this year, the Home Office has officially entered silly season mode, and visa timelines are feeling the pressure. What normally takes 15 working days is now... 
by Ryan Rennison | Nov 3, 2025 | Family Dependency, Move Up, News, Student Visas, UK Birth Rights, UK Visitor and Transit Visas, UK Work Permit, Unique Visas Available, Visas
CAPE TOWN — 3 November 2025A UK visa refusal can feel like the end of the road — but for many South Africans, it’s actually a second chance waiting to be handled correctly. According to Move Up, a leading South African immigration consultancy specialising in UK visas,... 
by Ryan Rennison | Jan 9, 2025 | Move Up, News, UK Visitor and Transit Visas, Visas
Cape Town, South Africa – January 9, 2025: Move Up, South Africa’s leading UK immigration consultancy, is addressing growing concerns surrounding the UK’s newly introduced Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, which officially launched on January 8, 2025....