Abu dhabi, sep. 23rd, 2007 (wam)---All applicants in the uae will now need to submit their applications in person at the visa application centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi rather than applying at the British Embassy, said the British Embassy in United Arab Emirates on its official website adding that the changes take effect from 26 september 2007.
The Embassy said these changes are part of the global roll-out of Visa Application Centres and biometrics by the UK Government. So far these changes have been implemented in over 100 countries. 'All UK visa applications will be made at the UK Government's new visa application centres in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, and not at the British Embassies.' Applicants will also need to provide their biometric data when they apply", it stated. "This data will be collected by our partner, Visa Facilitation Services (VFS), but will be treated in full confidence, processed and disclosed in accordance with UK data protection legislation." "During the transition between 21 and 25 september we will not be able to process routine applications', explained the british embassy.
Article originally published by WAM (Emirates News Agency) 23-Sep-07
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