The UK has provided more information on upcoming changes to its visa application services.
It was previously announced that, between September 2024 and January 2025, the commercial provider would change from TLScontact to VFS Global in some locations in Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia.
- From November 19, 2024, the commercial provider changed in Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Egypt, Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
- From December 4, 2024, the commercial provider will change in Albania, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Russia, Serbia, Spain and Switzerland.
- From January 14, 2024, the commercial provider will change in Armenia, Finland, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Sweden.
More locations and dates will be added to this page.
These changes will not affect the decision on an application or how long it takes to get a decision.
Those whose applications are affected will receive emails from TLScontact and VFS Global. Those who have already booked an appointment with TLScontact should attend the appointment as normal.
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