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Mr Robin Barnett CMG has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Ireland
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
A new version of the electronic visa waiver scheme (EVW II) will go live on Monday 23 May 2016.
The British High Commission in India officially launched its Hindi language Facebook page today, 20 May 2016.
From Monday 16 May customers will be able to use the UK’s new Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Chiang Mai.…
A new version of the EVW will go live on 23 May 2016, making travel to the UK for business and tourism even easier for UAE passport holders.
The VAC is a joint venture between Australia, UK Visas and Immigration and VFS Global.
The British Embassies in the UAE aims to ensure a smooth and hassle-free departure for British nationals leaving the UAE.
From 23 May 2016, a fee of £15 will be introduced to cover the costs of the new EVW
Culture Secretary John Whittingdale has extended Christopher Rodrigues’ term of appointment by three months, from 1 January 2017 to 31 March 2017.
The High Commissioner welcomed the first applicants of the new UK visa service in Lucknow, which was inaugurated today.
Miss Thorhilda Abbott-Watt has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Turkmenistan in succession to Mr Sanjay Wadvani OBE
The British Minister of State for Trade and Investment, The Lord Price CVO, delivered the following speech at the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange, as part of his visit to Argentina.
Minister Tobias Ellwood and His Excellency Sayyid Badr Bin Hamad Al Busaidi chair the ninth meeting of the UK-Oman Joint Working Group.
As part of a global rollout, Access UK (previously know as the Online Application Service) has launched in South Africa today for customers applying for a visa to visit the UK.
Updates and travel advice for British Nationals travelling to Orlando, Florida for the 2016 Invictus Games
Economic Secretary, Harriett Baldwin speaking at Innovate Finance's Global Summit.
British people are encouraged to enjoy the festivities and appreciate the local customs and traditions, but also to understand the risks.
Bacon, butlers and Spanish nudists - Foreign Office reveals latest top ten bizarre requests
As part of a global rollout, Access UK was launched in Belarus on 31 March for customers applying for a UK visit visa.
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