DUBAI 14 July 2020: UK Visas and Immigration is beginning a phased resumption of services at Visa Application Centres in Bahrain (Manama), Kuwait (Kuwait City), Saudi Arabia (Al Khobar, Jeddah, Riyadh), and the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi and Dubai).
As part of health precautions, only customers with a prior appointment may visit the centre to submit their applications and biometrics.
Customers who were unable to attend an earlier appointment at the centre prior to the lockdown, will now be able to log into their account to book a new appointment. Customers who had completed their application on GOV.UK before lockdown, but didn’t previously book an appointment at the Visa Application Centre, can now also book an appointment.
The following services will currently not be offered:
- Super Priority Visa
- Priority Visa (for visit visas)
- Priority Visa for settlement. and
- Walk-in service
Health measures at the UK border: Customers are also advised that there are new rules in place for entering the UK because of the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) situation. Check the latest information before you travel at https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control.
Health & safety measures: Customers visiting Visa Application Centres may be asked to observe physical distancing, undergo temperature checks or be required to wear facemasks. Customers exhibiting Covid-19 symptoms, including fever (higher than 37.3 degrees Celsius), cough or difficulty breathing will be helped to reschedule their application submission for another day and will be advised to seek medical attention at the nearest healthcare facility of their choice.
Customer can also opt for Courier Return of documents (available at a nominal fee), so they do not have to visit the Visa Application Centre again after a decision is made. For customers who will be coming to the centre to pick up their passports after a decision is made, VFS Global will contact them to arrange for the collection of their passports, by appointment only.
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