For a convenient application process, during the holy month of Ramadan, the UK Visa Application Centre in Dubai will be open for business from 8am to 3pm & from 8pm to 10pm
VFS Global will maintain extended working hours at the UK Visa Application Centre in Dubai during the holy month of Ramadan. The centres will be open for business from 8am to 3pm & from 8pm to 10pm for applicants, strictly by appointment*.
Matt Heath, Regional Director UK Visas & Immigration Middle East & Pakistan said: “the UK welcomes visitors from the UAE and we offer a fast and efficient service for those who require a visa. Customers can opt to use our priority or super priority service for faster processing, and our premium lounge for extra comfort. We continually improve our service based on feedback from customers and this initiative is another example of the flexibility we provide”
Ajit Alexander, COO – Middle East & Africa, VFS Global said, “This is a new initiative but one that we are confident will be well received as it offers more flexibility for appointments during a busy travel period and specially keeping in mind the sentiments of our customers during the holy month of Ramadan. We are committed to attending to our customer’s needs and with the feedback received; we are delighted to introduce this service in Dubai”.
*Term & Conditions apply
UKVI Visa Application Centres:
Ramadan Business Hours: 0800hrs to 1500hrs and 2000hrs to 2200hrs (Sunday to Thursday)
Acceptance of Applications (all applicants): 0800hrs to 1400hrs from Sunday to Thursday (Except Holidays as declared by the British Embassy, Abu Dhabi)
Return delivery of Applications: 2000hrs to 2200hrs from Sunday to Thursday (Except Holidays as declared by the British Embassy, Abu Dhabi)
Website: http://www.vfsglobal.co.uk/uae/
Additional SMS/Courier/Premium Lounge charges as applicable to be borne by the applicant.
VFS Global will be responsible only for accepting and processing applications for the British Embassy, Abu Dhabi. Timelines for turnaround of visas are as per the discretion of the authorities.
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