Marc Owen CBE
Biography
Marc served as Acting DG for Visas, Passports, Citizenship and Resettlement Services from 17 November 2025 until 12 January 2026.
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.
Previous roles in government
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Director General for Visas, Passports, Citizenship and Resettlement Services
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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