UK Foreign Secretary talks about the largest attempt the UK Foreign Office is undergoing to improve the reach, ability and other useful diplomatic skills that the foreign office needs to reinforce their network around the world.
UK Visa and Immigration news:
There is a disruption to the UK Points Based System and the system will only be back online on the 1 October 2011, this may affect Tier 2 applications. Any Tier 2 or related applications should wait until the system is back online to proceed.
Showing posts with label Long Term UK Visa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Long Term UK Visa. Show all posts
Thursday, 29 September 2011
Tuesday, 28 June 2011
Entering the UK as an Artist or Musician-Update from UKBA 28.06.2011
The UKBA released a response to recent media statements about the points based system and how it has affected the ability of top musicians and artists from entering the UK.
The UKBA spokesperson made a typical statement that basically just confirmed that any creative visitor genuinely visiting the UK to perform are welcome but that they still need to meet the entry requirements for the UK and or possibly may rather need to apply for a specific UK visa.
The UKBA has also published a document that goes into further detail about entering the UK as an artist or a musician
check out the full document here:
Exciting Opportunity for Blog/Website Owners
The UKBA spokesperson made a typical statement that basically just confirmed that any creative visitor genuinely visiting the UK to perform are welcome but that they still need to meet the entry requirements for the UK and or possibly may rather need to apply for a specific UK visa.
The UKBA has also published a document that goes into further detail about entering the UK as an artist or a musician
check out the full document here:
Exciting Opportunity for Blog/Website Owners
Monday, 27 June 2011
30 June Strike Planned UKBA will be affected
The UKBA has announced on their web site that there will be a 1 day strike starting the evening of the 29th June and ending midnight the following day 30 June 2011. This strike is set to affect the UKBA staff inside the UK. The UKBA has confirmed that there may be delays at border control posts across the UK as their focus remains securing the UK's borders and properly managing UK immigration control.
They cannot confirm how this strike will affect the different posts like airports, international rail stations and ports however they have listed some pretty basic info for people travelling into and out of the UK
I suggest that anyone booked to enter the UK for the first time with any kind of longer term visa or UK Tier 4 visa on that date prepare themselves well. I would keep a copy of all important application documents with you and obviously make sure that all the details on the visa inside the passport are 100% correct and there is no missing info or misspellings.
bloggers read here
They cannot confirm how this strike will affect the different posts like airports, international rail stations and ports however they have listed some pretty basic info for people travelling into and out of the UK
I suggest that anyone booked to enter the UK for the first time with any kind of longer term visa or UK Tier 4 visa on that date prepare themselves well. I would keep a copy of all important application documents with you and obviously make sure that all the details on the visa inside the passport are 100% correct and there is no missing info or misspellings.
bloggers read here
Tuesday, 15 February 2011
UK Visas Guide: Visa Application Processing Times-Validity Period
Recently I was approached by a client who had experienced an issue with the commencing dates of his UK Visa.
When he initially applied at his post (outside the UK) he had requested that his Visa begin at a future date- a month after receiving his UK Visa Approval however the Visa Issuing Post ignored or never noticed his request which was clearly marked on the application form and in writing in his cover letter.
According to the UK Visa Guide to Processing Times it is possible to apply within 3 months of your intended travel date. The Visa Issuing Post can post-date visas by 3 months from the date that your UK Visa was decided.
I strongly suggest that if you require a UK visa and need it post dated for a future date that when you submit and drop off the application and supporting evidence that you make the Embassy Official make note of this and confirm that they will have no problem issuing it to you.
My client and I had to resubmit the passport with visa approval inside and the embassy had to send it off to the Visa issuing post for them to reprint the Visa with the correct validity period.
When he initially applied at his post (outside the UK) he had requested that his Visa begin at a future date- a month after receiving his UK Visa Approval however the Visa Issuing Post ignored or never noticed his request which was clearly marked on the application form and in writing in his cover letter.
According to the UK Visa Guide to Processing Times it is possible to apply within 3 months of your intended travel date. The Visa Issuing Post can post-date visas by 3 months from the date that your UK Visa was decided.
I strongly suggest that if you require a UK visa and need it post dated for a future date that when you submit and drop off the application and supporting evidence that you make the Embassy Official make note of this and confirm that they will have no problem issuing it to you.
My client and I had to resubmit the passport with visa approval inside and the embassy had to send it off to the Visa issuing post for them to reprint the Visa with the correct validity period.
Tuesday, 21 September 2010
Long Term Visitor Visa to the UK
If you travel to the United Kingdom frequently on business, leisure or for family reasons, then you may want to consider the option for a long term, multiple entry visitor visa.
The main benefits of applying for this kind of UK Visa are:
unlimited entries to the UK, for up to 6 months at any one time for the duration of the long term visit visa
time saving, applicant's only need to submit their Biometric information once during the entire validity of the long term visit visa
identifies the holder of such a visa as trusted person by the UK govt
protects the holder of such a visa from further Visa Fee Increases for the entire validity of the Long Term visit Visa
helps to prevent any chance of mistaken identity
For further information on the Long Term and other kinds of Special Visitor Visas to the United Kingdom please click HERE
The main benefits of applying for this kind of UK Visa are:
unlimited entries to the UK, for up to 6 months at any one time for the duration of the long term visit visa
time saving, applicant's only need to submit their Biometric information once during the entire validity of the long term visit visa
identifies the holder of such a visa as trusted person by the UK govt
protects the holder of such a visa from further Visa Fee Increases for the entire validity of the Long Term visit Visa
helps to prevent any chance of mistaken identity
For further information on the Long Term and other kinds of Special Visitor Visas to the United Kingdom please click HERE
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