Worldwide:
UKVI Centers Begin Opening Overseas
11 June 2020
Fakhoury Global Immigration
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Effective June 1, 2020, certain UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI)
Centers will reopen overseas. UKVI centers overseas are partnered
with two providers, TLScontact and VFS Global. Foreign nationals
who had a previous appointment booked may now book a new
appointment beginning May 26, 2020.
The following service points will reopen on June 1, 2020:
- Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth,
Sydney (Australia)
- Beijing, Chongqing, Guangzhou,
Shanghai (China)
- Suva (Fiji)
- Hong Kong
- Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
- Taipei (Taiwan)
- Bangkok (Thailand)
Service points will be working at a reduced capacity. It is
recommended to purchase a return courier in order to avoid
returning to the center. Those that show symptoms of COVID-19
should reschedule their appointment.
Those who may be affected are encouraged to contact an
immigration specialist for case-specific advice.
Originally published by Fakhoury, on June 2020
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