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Welcome to the website of the UK Visa Application Centre in Ethiopia
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LATEST
NEWS
- 01 July 2009: The UK Border Agency online points-based
system tools will be unavailable on Sunday 5 July between
17:00 and 18:05 British Summer Time. The self-assessment
tool, sponsorship management system and sponsor application
will be offline so that essential maintenance work can be
carried out. You will not be able to use the online points-based
system tools during this time.
- 03 June 2009: Customer
satisfaction survey. We would like to hear your views
on the visa application process. This online
survey will give us valuable information on how you
found the visa application process and areas for improvement.
The survey will take less than 5 minutes to complete and
your answers and comments are confidential. It will not
affect the outcome of your visa application in any way.
Thank you for taking part.
- 02 June 2009: Problems accessing the online visa application
system Visa4UK.
Some applicants may be experiencing problems in accessing
the online application system following maintenance on 27-29
May. If users are still experiencing problems then they
should either:
• Press 'Ctrl' and F5 to refresh the page
• Or access the online application system using the
following web address - www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk/ApplyNow.aspx
- 08 May 2009: Due to an IT problem, the UK Border
Agency is experiencing delays processing some visa applications.
We process around 200,000 visa applications per month and
most applications have not been affected by the current
problem. The UK Border Agency apologises for any inconvenience
and is working hard to fix the problem. We continue to monitor
the situation very closely. Should anyone require urgent
travel to the UK they should contact their local visa application
centre/ call centre/ UK Border Agency at a British mission.
- 06 April 2009: If you want to study in the UK from
31 March 2009 you must make your application using the Points
Based System Tier 4 (General) student or Tier 4 (Child)
student. Please make sure that you complete the correct
application form and points scoring appendix. If you are
making an on-line application you must select the correct
visa category and pay the correct fee. You are advised to
carefully read the
Tier 4 points based system guidance. Failure to provide
the correct information may lead to your application being
refused.
- 01 April 2009: Dates for implementation of visa
regimes in Bolivia, Lesotho, South Africa, Swaziland and
Venezuela announced. Please visit the UK
Border Agency Visa Services website for more information.
- 31 March 2009: New student immigration
system launches in the UK on 31 March 2009. The points-based
system aims to simplify the application processes. To find
out more visit the UK
Border Agency Visa Services website.
- 25 March 2009: Important changes to Tier 1 (general)
academic qualifications. From 31 March 2009, people
wanting to make an application under Tier 1 (general) will
need to hold a minimum level of academic qualification that
is equivalent to a UK Masters degree, which is confirmed
by UK
NARIC. Further information on new
rules for skilled and highly skilled migrant workers
can be found on the UK Border Agency website.
- Monday 9 February 2009: From 3 March 2009 there will
be important changes to the visa requirements for holders
of Taiwanese, South African and Jamaican passports. Please
visit the UK
Border Agency Visa Services website for more information.
- Your Views
Matter- Visa customer information services survey results
- http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/aboutus/newsroom/?view=News&id=9805733
- http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/aboutus/newsroom/?view=News&id=9816239
- Possible
delays to visa processing
- New
Rules for Business Visitor
- Marriage
visa age to rise later this month
- 10 March 2009:
New student immigration system set to launch in the UK
on 31 March 2009
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- Who Are We?
VFS Global is a commercial company, working in partnership
with UKBA and the British Embassy here in Ethiopia providing services
to help people apply for UK visas.
- How Can We Help You?
You will find information on this site, supplied by UK Border
Agency, 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,
which costs the equivalent of a local call.
Information about the UK's immigration rules and policies can
be found on UK Border Agency's website (www.ukvisas.gov.uk).
VFS also manages Visa Application Centres for the UK Border Agency
here in Ethiopia, where you should submit your application, your
biometric fingerscans and pay the application fee. The address
details of the VACs can be found in the Contact Us section of
this website.
- Where Can I Get Advice?
VFS Global and its 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 seek advice
from a qualified immigration adviser. In the UK immigration advisers
regulated by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner
(OISC - www.oisc.gov.uk).
You can also obtain advice from legally qualified professionals
regulated by designated professional bodies. A list of legally
qualified professionals who can advise on immigration matters
can be downloaded from the following websites:
Law Society
of England and Wales
Law Society
of Scotland
Law Society
of Northern Ireland
Institute
of Legal Executives
Please note: The Law Societies of England, Wales, Scotland
and Northern Ireland and the Institute of Legal Executives cannot
provide direct help or advice on visa applications. They can only
provide a list of law firms who can advise on immigration matters.
- Who Decides If I Will Get A Visa?
Your visa application will be processed and decided by UK
Border Agency 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.
- Useful Links
UK Border Agency
British Embassy, Ethiopia
British
Council, Ethiopia
Working in the UK
Department
for Education and Skills
General Register
Office in UK
Border
and Immigration Agency
For information and latest updates on the UK visa policies and
procedures, please visit www.ukvisas.gov.uk.
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