As the pandemic gradually eases, the UK government has begun its plan to resume work and production, officially entering the second step of reopening on June 1 (for details, see: UK Presses the "Restart Button", How to Choose Quick Travel to the UK?), meanwhile, significant good news has recently arrived for visa centers both within and outside the UK!
According to the official website of the UK Visa Center (UKVCAS), starting from June 1, the UK will gradually reopen its visa centers and visa appointment services in phases! Previously, due to the pandemic, the UK government began to gradually close visa centers in several countries and regions, including China, starting in early February, and closed all visa centers both within and outside the UK on March 28.
The UK Home Office has announced that the first batch of visa centers to reopen in the UK includes: Birmingham, Birmingham VIP Service Application Center, Chelmsford, Croydon in London, Exeter, Leeds, London Mark Lane VIP Service Center, Victoria in London, Manchester Fountain Street Enhanced Service Center, Manchester VIP Service Center, Sheffield, and Southampton.
1. The first batch is only for applicants whose appointments were canceled due to the closure of visa centers.
It should be noted that since this is a partial reopening, the UK Visa Centers will prioritize processing those applicants who "had appointments but were forced to postpone or cancel due to the lockdown," and the Premium Lounge service, which originally required a fee, will now not require any additional payment for appointments.
2. Other applicants
• Applicants who have not submitted an online application but whose visas have already expired or are about to expire, the UK government’s online application remains open, and once an online application is submitted, the stay in the UK is considered legal until the application result is received.
• Applicants who have already submitted an online application but do not have an appointment yet cannot book visa services on June 1 and must continue to wait for further notice from the Home Office.
UK Visa Centers in Four Locations in China Open on June 1
The British Embassy in China has stated that the visa centers in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Chongqing will resume operations starting June 1, and the reopened visa centers will contact existing clients! Meanwhile, due to pandemic restrictions, some UK visa and immigration services will still be closed, and specific situations need to be confirmed with the visa center in your location. In subsequent phases, other visa centers will gradually resume operations.
From June 8, 14 Days of Quarantine Required for Entering the UK
Although the visa centers are open, the UK's pandemic control measures remain stringent! Starting from June 8, the UK will implement a "14-day self-isolation" policy for incoming travelers (by plane, ferry, or train), with violators facing a fine of £1,000. It is reported that under the new policy, travelers entering the UK must provide their travel itinerary and contact information; upon entering the UK, they must immediately isolate for 14 days, with only a very limited number of circumstances allowing them to go out during the isolation period. WorldWay Immigration kindly reminds clients visiting the visa centers to adhere to local government requirements for social distancing, temperature checks, and wearing masks.
Source of Information: UK Government Official Website
The pandemic has shown us that as a relatively developed world power and financial center of Europe, the UK still has significant advantages in economic, political, and living stability! According to the Daily Mail, London has maintained a new low level of the pandemic since May 7 for two consecutive weeks. The UK's success in combating the pandemic is a significant boon for investors! To quote the speech by the Queen of the United Kingdom at Windsor Castle regarding the pandemic: "We will succeed, and better days will return!"
After the pandemic, "spring" will eventually come, and opportunities are always reserved for those who are prepared! Whether it is for investment in the UK or for Chinese families immigrating to the UK for their children's education, it is particularly important to plan ahead to obtain UK permanent residency and enhance their advantages!
Currently, the UK Representative of an Overseas Business Visa, which has low investment costs and fast approval speeds, is a high-quality pathway for quick immigration to the UK with low barriers! There are no specific investment amount restrictions, one person applies, and the whole family can immigrate to the UK, with children enjoying free public education in the UK, making it quite popular among investors!
Who is suitable to apply for the UK Representative of an Overseas Business Visa?
1. Suitable for senior management personnel of enterprises headquartered outside the UK who intend to develop the UK market.
2. Suitable for enterprise management personnel intending to establish a branch in the UK, and families with children studying in the UK.
As a quick and low-cost route to the UK, the UK Representative of an Overseas Business Visa not only has simple application conditions but also a relatively high approval rate, which can be said to have opened a green channel for high-net-worth individuals to enter the UK! For immigrant investors, the market is ever-changing, and it is necessary to seize the current conveniences of UK immigration policies, plan for an identity early, and have more choices in the future!
2020 is the year of health planning, health planning, and identity first! Choose the UK investment immigration project, apply for the "UK Representative of an Overseas Business Visa," for details please consult the WorldWay Immigration service hotline: Mainland China: 400-138-2929 Hong Kong: (852)2802 8798
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