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16 Apr COVID-19 News update

Posted on April 16, 2020 in Migra & Co, Other Visas by
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COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the UK’s Visa and Immigration Service.

UKVCAS Service Status:

The UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS), led by Sopra Steria on behalf of UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), has suspended all services in order to protect the health and wellbeing of the customers and staff.

For those migrants who have already booked appointments, UKVCAS will automatically reschedule their appointments. Initially appointments will be rescheduled for 6 weeks ahead of the original appointment.

If applicants cannot make the rescheduled appointment, they can cancel it online and receive a full refund. However, migrants will not be able to rebook until the online booking system reopens.

New applicants will need to register their accounts as normal, and book an appointment once the system reopens.

Migrants can check the update information from the following website: https://www.ukvcas.co.uk/flash-message-detail?flashmessageId=950.

VFS Global:

All UK Visa Application Centres have been temporarily closed until further notice.

New appointments will not be able to booked whilst the processing of current applications will be delayed.

For other countries’ Visa Application Centres, please refer to the official website: https://www.vfsglobal.com/en/individuals/covid-19-customer-advisories.html.

TLScontact:

In light of the current Coronavirus alert, the UK Visa Application Centres in Russia are closed until further notice. For instance: Ekaterinburg, Moscow, Novosibirsk, Rostov-on-Don, and St. Petersburg.

Please see the following website for more details: https://uk.tlscontact.com/.

The Overseas Visitors Records Office (OVRO):

Coronavirus (Covid-19): registration services are currently suspended.

If you have an appointment you should have received a notification by email. There will be no penalty action taken against anyone who is unable to attend an appointment or book a new appointment.

For more detailed information, please refer to the official website: https://www.met.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/ov/registering-overseas-visitor/.

Contact Our Immigration Team

For expert advice regarding any aspect of the UK visa application, please contact our immigration team on 0203 384 3075.

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