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Welcome to the website of the UK Visa Application Centre in Singapore
GO-LIVE DATE FOR SKILLED AND TEMPORARY WORKERS ANNOUNCED
NEW RULES FOR BUSINESS VISITORS
BIGGEST SHAKE UP TO UK IMMIGRATION SYSTEM IN 40 YEARS
"Possible delays to visa processing" for more information click here
IMPORTANT NOTICE
FOR ALL APPLICANTS FOR A UNITED KINGDOM VISA
Visa cheats who try to access to the UK by using false documents or deception
will from 1 April face a ten year ban. Applicants who have previously breached
UK immigration laws by staying in the UK illegally or working without
permission will also be banned from coming to the UK.Click
here for more information.
CURRENT
UK
VISA PROCESSING TIMES IN
SINGAPORE
The following are the current
average processing times in working days (i.e. excluding weekends
and public holidays) for different categories of applications. The
time is measured from the day an application is submitted up until
when it is ready for collection at the Visa Application Centre (or
passed to a courier where applicable).
STRAIGHTFORWARD*,
NON-SETTLEMENT APPLICATIONS
(TOURISTS
/ BUSINESS VISITS / STUDENTS / RETURNING
RESIDENTS)
15 WORKING DAYS
(*Straightforward
= Visa Officer is satisfied no interview or further documents required)
NON-SETTLEMENT APPLICATIONS NEEDING
FURTHER ENQUIRIES (e.g. Interview / documents)
(Visitors, students, returning
residents, those applying to work in the
UK
and their dependants)
30
WORKING
DAYS
SETTLEMENT
APPLICATIONS
(Spouses,
civil partners and other family members
applying
to settle in the
UK
)
12
weeks
Please note that the
purpose of this notice is to give customers an indication of the
likely time it will take to process their visa application. These are only
average processing times, applications may in some instances
be ready for collection either before or after the time periods
specified above.
WE
STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT APPLICANTS APPLY WELL IN ADVANCE, ESPECIALLY
AT PEAK TIMES, AND THAT APPLICATIONS ARE PROPERLY COMPLETED WITH
FULL SUPPORTING EVIDENCE AS INDICATED IN OUR CHECKLISTS.
Please use the VFS
tracking systems to monitor the progress of your application and to
check when your passport is ready for collection
(www.vfs-uk-sg.com).
From 31 March 2008 all United Kingdom entry
clearance (visa) applications will be processed by the regional visa centre at
the British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur. This will not change the
application process for customers in Singapore who should continue to apply at
the UK Visa Application Centre at Robinson Road. Processing time for
straightforward applications will be 15 working days.
Applicants in Singapore will still be able to either lodge their applications
on-line (using the visa4UK online application service) or in person at :
Visa Application Centre
138 Robinson Road
# 07-01/02
The Corporate Office
Singapore 068906.
Documents and passports will then be forwarded by commercial courier to the
British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, where the application will be
processed and a decision taken. In most cases, passports and documents will be
returned and ready for collection in Singapore in five working days. Should
an interview be needed, this will take place at the British High Commission in
Singapore . Applicants will not be required to travel to Kuala
Lumpur.
Key Points:
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There is no change to the application process.
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An application can be accepted up to three months in advance of the proposed
date of travel.
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Regular visitors to the UK can apply for a long-term, multiple entry, premium
visit visa allowing unlimited entries to the UK for up to six months at any one
time.
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Frequent travellers may also apply to enrol in the automatic iris recognition
system at UK ports, which facilitates 'fast track' admission by the use of
automatic booths, thereby avoiding queues at peak periods.
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The British High Commission in Singapore will retain a very limited capacity to
issue entry clearance for real emergencies such as compassionate journeys
Please see the following websites for further information:
UK Visa Application Centre :
http://www.vfs-uk-sg.com
British High Commission :
www.britain.org.sg
Iris recognition system :
www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk
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Who Are We?
VFS Global is a commercial company, working in partnership with UKvisas and the
British High Commission here in Singapore providing services to help people
apply for UK visas.
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How Can We Help You?
You will find information on this site, supplied by UKvisas, about how to apply
for a UK visa, if you need one. From this site you can also use our free e-mail
service to obtain the same information. We also offer a telephone information
service,
Information about the UK's immigration rules and policies can be found on
UKvisas' website (www.ukvisas.gov.uk).
VFS manages Visa Application Centre for UKvisas here in Singapore, where
you should submit your application, your biometric finger scans and pay the
application fee. The address details of the VACs can be found in the Contact Us
section of this website
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Where Can I Get Advice?
Our staff cannot give you advice on how to complete your application, or what
type of visa you should apply for. If you need help with your application, or
advice about the UK's immigration rules and requirements, you should contact a
qualified professional immigration adviser or lawyer. In the UK, the
Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner keeps a list of
registered immigration advisers.
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Who Decides If I Will Get A Visa?
Your visa application will be processed and decided by UKvisas staff.
Neither VFS, nor any of our staff, play any part in or influence the outcome of
your visa application.
If any member of our staff claims to be able to influence your application, you
should inform the nearest British diplomatic mission as soon as possible.
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Useful Links
Do I need a visa?
Borders and Immigration
Agency
Working in the UK
UKTI
Visit Britain
British
Council
Revenue & Customs
Life in the UK test
(for settlement)
UK points based system for highly skilled migrants
more details on the Points Based System are available
For information and latest updates on the UK visa policies and procedures,
please visit
www.ukvisas.gov.uk.
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