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On Saturday 18 July, the British Ambassador welcomed 500 members of the Chinese public as guests to the Embassy’s Open Day in the gardens of her Residence in Beijing.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
On the occasion of Eid Al Fitr, Ambassador Matthew Lodge and his staff at the British Embassy, would like to send their best wishes to all Muslims
Important changes are happening to Tier 4 visa routes
UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) explain how to avoid visa scams at visa seminar in Sangrur.
The British Embassy Doha launches a digital campaign offering guidance on UK visa requirements.
The Chief Inspector has examined the impact of the removal of full appeal rights on family visitor applicants.
Inspection regime restrictions for educational establishments sponsoring foreign students under Tier 4 of the points-based system.
New service lets UK visa applicants keep their passport while their application is processed.
The Take Your Pic campaign encourages responsible behaviour among young British tourists in some of the most popular destination countries – Bulgaria, Spain, Greece and Cyprus.
…The British Embassies in the United Arab Emirates have launched today, 13 July 2015, a digital campaign offering clear guidance for Emirati Nationals on using the UK's Electronic Visa Waiver Scheme (EVW) to ensure a smooth and hassle free entrance into the UK.…
Got a question regarding your UK Student Visa application? Ask us.…
Travel advice for Celtic fans travelling to Iceland for the Stjarnan FC v Celtic match on Wednesday 22 July 2015
Mr Christopher Yvon has been appointed the United Kingdom’s Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe in Strasbourg
Travel advice for fans travelling to Canada this summer to attend friendly matches.
Travel advice for fans travelling to the United States this summer to attend friendly matches across the country.
British Ambassador Paul Brummell opening remarks at the Launch of the NCA-CEOP International Child Protection Certificate, 1 July 2015
From 1st July 2015, the UK visa application process for submission of biometrics will be carried out by VFS at a new Visa Application Centre (VAC).…
New initiative to protect Romanian children from travelling UK sex offenders
The new service provides customers with flexibility to submit a UK visa application outside of normal working hours, including weekends.
Changes to visa process for applicants travelling to the UK for more than 6 months
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