Australian expatriates and travellers stranded in the UK due to global coronavirus lockdowns will be able to apply for visa extensions. UK Home Secretary Priti Patel announced that all foreign nationals stuck in the country will be able to apply for special visa extensions lasting until May 31. UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) will also allow Australians and other foreigners to switch their work visas from within the UK, where they previously had to return to their home countries to apply. People will be allowed to switch between UK student and work visas and between different work visas. Australian Dominique Mills, who has been trapped in limbo in Scotland after her flight back was cancelled, was relieved not to have to travel to Brisbane to switch her UK work visa.

Source: Daily Mail March 24, 2020 21:09 UTC