Immigration News
Isle of Man starts introduction of digital immigration products
The first phase in a transition to digital immigration products will be delivered at the end of this month.
From 1 July 2026, people granted Entry Clearance to...
Thursday, 25 June 2026
Government announces major reforms to strengthen the Island’s Immigration Rules
The Immigration Service is introducing major reforms to the Island’s Immigration Rules to broadly align to the UK, strengthen safeguards to reduce the risk of...
Monday, 11 May 2026
China will accept Isle of Man passports for visa-free scheme
Isle of Man passports will now be accepted in relation to a new scheme allowing visa-free travel to China for up to 30 days.
Talks have taken place recently...
Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Isle of Man to launch Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme
People wishing to enter the Isle of Man directly from outside the Common Travel Area (CTA) or Republic of Ireland will be able to apply for an Isle of Man...
Thursday, 2 April 2026
Working in the Isle of Man’s territorial waters
The following information, published in March 2026, is designed to clarify the legal position on immigration and employment requirements for individuals who are...
Thursday, 12 March 2026
Tynwald is set to discuss an update on inward migration next month
The Council of Ministers has published its latest Update Report on Inward Migration on to the Register of Business, for debate by Tynwald in July.
The report...
Wednesday, 18 June 2025
Changes to passport fees come into effect on April 10
An increase to the cost of an Isle of Man Variant British Passport will be implemented from 10 April 2025 in line with changes announced in the UK.
The changes...
Thursday, 20 March 2025
Isle of Man EU Settlement Scheme pre-settled status holders to receive five-year extension
The Isle of Man Government will mirror a decision by the UK Government to change the duration of European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) pre-settled status...
Monday, 16 December 2024
Investor Visa route to the Isle of Man scrapped
The Isle of Man Tier 1 (Investor) visa has now been closed to new applicants, after a move from the UK to scrap their equivalent foreign investor visa scheme...
Wednesday, 23 February 2022

