'Apply online' service will be temporarily unavailable from 5 April 2013
Our 'Apply online' service for applicants inside the UK will be unavailable between 18:00 on 5 April 2013 and 06:00 8 April 2013 while we carry out essential maintenance.
View ArticleImmigration fees change on 6 April 2013
The previously announced fee increase for visa applications made from overseas, and applications made in the UK, will take effect from tomorrow, Saturday 6 April 2013.
View Article6 April changes to the Immigration Rules
As previously announced, a number of changes to the Immigration Rules are coming into effect on 6 April.
View ArticleNew application forms - 6 April 2013
Today we have published new versions of application forms for use on or after 6 April 2013.
View ArticleGiving up (renouncing) British nationality refunds
If you applied to give up (renounce) your British nationality between 2 April 2007 and 5 April 2010 you could be eligible for a refund.
View ArticleLondon Metropolitan University granted new licence for a probationary period
International students will be permitted to enter the UK to study at London Metropolitan University from today.
View ArticleChange to family visitor appeals
New appeal arrangements will affect those applying to enter the UK as a family visitor.
View ArticlePriority visa service to launch in Latvia
A priority visa service will launch in Latvia from 23 May 2013.
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 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
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