Category: Europe

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

UK electronic visa waiver

From 1 January 2014 passport holders of Oman, Qatar and United Arab Emirates can visit the UK for up to 6 months with an electronic visa waiver (EVW). How does it works? Well, an EVW form can be completed online; it is free of charge and quicker than applying for a visa. You do not need…
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Web Money has stopped operating in Ukraine

Due to regulatory issues, Web Money is not more available in Ukraine and has been removed as a payment option on the online visa application system, Visas4UK. Anyway, still accepting payments by MasterCard and Visa, credit and debit cards, including pre-paid cards where available. At the moment, Home Office UKBA is working with the payment…
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Applications made in UK with new service standards

Since, 1 January 2014 the service standards have changed for applications made in UK. As for applications received before January 1, 2014 will be subject to the rules in force at the time they were submitted. Applications made within the UK processing times: – 8 weeks (10 days priority postal and same day premium) for customers…
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Visa processing times

The Visa processing times changed in Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Sri Lanka and Maldives. These times can change on a daily basis for the places mentioned before. Be aware, that visa services are provided with the established standards for quality and timeliness. Visa processing (non settlement): 15 working days. Visa processing (settlement): 60 working days. Customer enquiry response times: 20…
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Mexico launched the priority visa service

This priority visa service is available for all visa categories with the exception of: Settlement, EEA Family Permit, Tier 1 and Overseas and Commonwealth visa applications. EEA Family Permit applicants are not required to purchase priority services. EEA Family Permit applications are considered priority, free of any additional charge, in line with the UK Entry…
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