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22 Jan Police registration services and OVRO update

Posted on January 22, 2021 in Other Visas by
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Migrants who are 16 or older, and are from one of the following countries will need to register with the police on their arrival in the UK.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Source: Metropolitan Police)

If individuals live in London and have been required to register with the police, they will need to register with the Overseas Visitors Records Office (OVRO). Please refer to the details below:

Address: 323 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1JL

Opening times: Monday to Friday: 9am to 4pm

Saturday and Sunday, UK public holidays and bank holidays: closed

Please note that individuals have to book online within 7 days of arriving in London to visit the OVRO to register and obtain their police registration certificate (PRC). Migrants can book the appointment via the official website: https://www.met.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/ov/registering-overseas-visitor/af2/how-to-register/.

It will take within 30 minutes for the registration. The police officer will scan your registration form and record your

  • Full name
  • Gender
  • Marital status
  • Date of birth and country of birth
  • Nationality
  • Address in the UK
  • Address of the last place you lived outside the UK
  • Date and place you arrived in the UK
  • Passport details
  • Visa requirements, including how long you can stay
  • If you’re a student or working

However, following the national lockdown, the OVRO announced that police registration services in London have been suspended and the OVRO will remain close until further notice.

Individuals who have already booked an appointment should receive an email to advice that their appointment has been cancelled. Migrants will not face any penalty action for delays in registering/reporting caused by their closure. For those who are travelling abroad prior to registering with the OVRO should not face any difficulties at UK ports for non-registration due to the suspension of their services.

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