tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2024-10-22T08:55:07+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-uk-visa-application-supplier-in-ghana-from-22-october-20242024-10-22T08:55:07+01:00New UK visa application supplier in Ghana from 22 October 2024Visa application centre provider changing to VSFGlobal, offering faster service for customers.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ukvi-launches-super-priority-visa-spv-service-in-hong-kong2024-08-27T10:00:40+01:00UKVI launches Super Priority Visa (SPV) service in Hong KongCustomers applying for a UK visa in Hong Kong will now have the option of paying to get a faster decision on their application.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/2nd-ballot-of-the-2024-youth-mobility-scheme-for-taiwanese-youth2024-08-02T09:11:58+01:002nd ballot of the 2024 Youth Mobility Scheme for Taiwanese youthThe second ballot for this year’s Youth Mobility Scheme for Taiwanese youth will open in July.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/visa-application-outreach-at-the-british-embassy-in-guinea2024-05-23T08:09:03+01:00Apply for UK visa at pop-up centre at British Embassy ConakryFrom 28 to 30 May 2024, you can submit your UK visa application at the British Embassy in Conakry, Guinea.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-south-korea-expand-youth-mobility-schemes-for-young-people2024-01-23T00:00:00+00:00UK and South Korea expand Youth Mobility schemes for young peopleThe expansion takes effect later this month, with increased annual quota, increased age range and the removal of the ballot process.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-visa-fees-set-to-come-into-effect-next-month2023-09-15T13:05:50+01:00New visa fees set to come into effect next monthIncreases to immigration and nationality fees to pay for vital services are set come into effect on 4 October.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-visa-requirement-for-namibian-nationals-visiting-the-uk2023-07-21T09:40:17+01:00New visa requirement for Namibian nationals visiting the UKThe UK Government announced on 19 July 2023 that, with immediate effect, all Namibian nationals will need a visa before travelling to the UK, including to visit.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/introduction-of-visa-requirement-for-honduran-nationals-visiting-uk2023-07-19T19:18:41+01:00Introduction of visa requirement for Honduran nationals visiting UKThe UK Government has announced today (Wednesday 19 July) that, with immediate effect, all Hondurans will need a visa before travelling to the UK, including to visit.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/second-ballot-of-the-2023-yms-for-hksar-passport-holders2023-07-06T04:12:58+01:00Second ballot of the 2023 YMS for HKSAR passport holdersThe second ballot for this year’s Youth Mobility Scheme will open in July.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-visa-payment-changes-for-sierra-leone-applications2023-05-10T15:35:01+01:00UK visa payment changes for Sierra Leone applicationsUK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is moving fee payments for visa applications to online platforms as the facility to make cash payments discontinues.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-visa-payment-changes-for-algeria-applications2023-04-03T13:37:36+01:00UK visa payment changes for Algeria applicationsUKVI is moving all visa fee payments for visa applications to online platforms as the capability to pay for a visa in the visa application centre discontinues.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/biggest-visa-boost-for-social-care-as-health-and-care-visa-scheme-expanded2021-12-24T15:11:00+00:00Biggest visa boost for social care as Health and Care Visa scheme expandedCare workers, care assistants and home care workers to become eligible for Health and Care Visa for 12 month periodtag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/nhs-frontline-workers-visas-extended-so-they-can-focus-on-fighting-coronavirus2020-03-31T13:44:51+01:00NHS frontline workers visas extended so they can focus on fighting coronavirusDoctors, nurses and paramedics with visas due to expire before 1 October 2020 will have them automatically extended for one year.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/visas-extended-for-those-currently-unable-to-return-home-due-to-covid-192020-03-24T18:00:00+00:00Visas extended for those currently unable to return home due to COVID-19Leave extended to 31 May for individuals who are currently unable to return home at the end of their visa.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-digital-visa-application-tool-access-uk-launches-in-south-africa2019-03-18T09:41:05+00:00New digital visa application tool 'Access UK' launches in South AfricaAccess UK allows its customers to enjoy as smooth a visa application process as possible.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-online-uk-visa-application-service-launches-in-kenya2019-02-26T11:06:34+00:00New online UK visa application service launches in KenyaThe new online visa application service, Access UK, has been designed based on customer feedback and replaces the Visa4UK website.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/doctors-and-nurses-to-be-taken-out-of-tier-2-visa-cap2018-06-15T11:53:00+01:00Doctors and nurses to be taken out of Tier 2 visa capMore highly skilled doctors and nurses will be able to come to the UK under plans announced by the Home Office today.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/update-new-immigration-and-nationality-fees2016-02-26T15:50:00+00:00Update: new immigration and nationality feesConfirmation of new application and service fees announced by UK Visas and Immigration.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/immigration-health-surcharge-extends-to-australia-and-new-zealand2016-02-04T13:08:00+00:00Immigration Health Surcharge extends to Australia and New ZealandThe Immigration Health Surcharge is to be extended to Australians and New Zealanders who spend more than six months in the UK.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-immigration-and-nationality-fees-for-2016-to-20172016-01-11T20:00:00+00:00New immigration and nationality fees for 2016 to 2017New visa, immigration and nationality application and service fees announced.