Change to family visitor appeals
New appeal arrangements will affect those applying to enter the UK as a family visitor.
View ArticleWelcoming Games Family Members for the Commonwealth Games
The 20th Commonwealth Games are fast approaching. Individuals needing a visa to prepare for the Games will be able to apply for a Commonwealth Games visit visa from 27 May 2013.
View ArticleChanges to the Immigration Rules - July 2013
A number of minor changes to the Immigration Rules will come into force on 1 July 2013.
View ArticleWorldBridge website temporarily unavailable 17 June 2013
The WorldBridge website will be temporarily unavailable on 17 June 2013.
View ArticleRevisions to the codes of practice for skilled migrant workers
Today, the UK Border Agency is publishing a statement of intent, to help employers prepare for changes to the points-based system.
View ArticleWelcoming Games Family Members for the Commonwealth Games
We have published information about the eligibility requirements for the Commonwealth Games visit visa.
View ArticleChanges to the Immigration Rules – October 2013
On Friday 6 September 2013 a written ministerial statement was laid in Parliament outlining a number of changes to the Immigration Rules.
View ArticleImmigration Rule changes
Rule changes which come into effect on 1 October 2013 will mean greater flexibility for businesses and workers
View ArticleNew commercial partner contracts announced
Global contracts have been awarded for our visa application centres overseas
View ArticleImmigration Bill introduced
The government has announced the introduction of the Immigration Bill on Thursday 10 October 2013.
View ArticleOur application forms are changing
We are publishing new versions of the following application forms for use on or after 28 October 2013
View ArticleNew visa application customer satisfaction survey
If you are making a visa application in the UK you now have the opportunity to tell us about your experience through a new customer satisfaction survey.
View ArticleVisa4UK unavailable 19 November 2013 - Update
Online application system will be disrupted for up to 48 hours in some locations
View ArticleImmigration Rule changes - Armed Forces
Changes to the Immigration Rules will affect members of HM Forces and their families
View ArticleVisa4UK IT problems
We are currently receiving high volumes of traffic following an upgrade to Visa4UK, our online visa applications system. As a result, you may experience problems accessing the new Visa4UK website
View ArticleChange to family visitor appeals
New appeal arrangements will affect those applying to enter the UK as a family visitor.
View ArticleNew customer satisfaction survey
From 16 December 2013, if you are applying for a visa from outside the UK, you will be asked to fill in a new customer satisfaction survey.
View ArticleTuberculosis testing in Senegal
Tuberculosis testing in Senegal will start on 31 December 2013
View ArticleOnline payment in Africa
From 27 January 2014 all applications for a UK visa in the countries listed must be paid online.
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