Director General, Visas, Passports and Citizenship Services
Marc Owen CBE
Biography
Marc was appointed Acting DG for Visas, Passports and Citizenship Services with effect from 17 November 2025.
Marc previously served as Director of UK Visas and Immigration and has worked in a wide range of senior roles within the Border, Immigration and Citizenship System (BICS).
In the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours list, Marc was awarded a CBE for public service.
In the 2016 New Year’s honours list, Marc was awarded an OBE for services to border security.
Director General, Visas, Passports and Citizenship Services
Visas, Passports and Citizenship Services
Home Office, HM Passport Office, and UK Visas and Immigration
Previous roles in government
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Director General, Customer Services Group
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Director for Visa, Status and Information Services
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Senior Director of National and International Operations