Minimum income threshold for family migrants - update
The Home Office has filed its appeal against a High Court judgment on the minimum income threshold for spouses/partners and children applying in the family route.
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 ArticleVisa applications to be simplified for Chinese visitors
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne announces measures to simplify the visa application process for Chinese visitors
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 ArticleTuberculosis testing in China
Tuberculosis testing in China will extend to all long-term visa applicants on 31 December 2013.
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 ArticleMinimum income threshold for family migrants - update
The Home Office has filed its appeal against a High Court judgment on the minimum income threshold for spouses/partners and children applying in the family route.
View ArticleOnline payment to become mandatory for China
From 16 December 2013 all UK visa applicants in China will be required to pay for their visa online as part of the online application process.
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 ArticleApply in good time to visit the UK for Chinese New Year
We are expecting a big increase in applications in January and recommend you make your application as soon a possible.
View ArticleVisa application centre in Hangzhou - new address
The UK visa application centre in Hangzhou will relocate to new premises on 20 Jan 2014.
View ArticleNew immigration fees proposed
Today, 3 February 2014, the government announced proposals to change the fees charged for visas, immigration and nationality applications and associated premium services.
View ArticleShanghai visa application centre
From 3 March 2014, our Shanghai visa application centre will move offices.
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