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Immigration Health Surcharge Now in Place in UK

People from countries outwith the European Economic Area (EEA), who come to the United Kingdom for six months or longer, now need to pay a ‘health surcharge’. The legislation that introduced said surcharge,...

The British-Irish Visa Scheme Now available for Chinese Visitors

The British Ambassador to China, Sir Sebastian Wood, together the Irish Ambassador, Paul Kavanagh, have announced a joint visa initiative between Ireland and the United Kingdom to assist Chinese visitors. Applicants...

Visit visa options for artists and entertainers

If you are an artist or entertainer over the age of 18 coming to the UK for a visit or work, there are a number of immigration routes available to you. In this article we provide an overview of the two...

Applying for a visit visa for private medical treatment in the UK

If you want to come to the UK for a short time to receive private medical treatment, you can apply as a visitor for private medical treatment. The proposed course of treatment is of finite duration; You have...

Coming to the UK as a visitor under the UK/China Approved Destination Status Agreement

If you are a national of China and you would like to come to the UK as part of a group of tourists for less than 30 days, then you can apply as a visitor under the UK/China Approved Destination Status agreement. You...

New visa free scheme for Gulf

Following changes made to the visa system for visitors from China and India earlier this year, the government has now announced that it plans to change the visa system for visitors from some of the Gulf states. With...

Visa applications to be simplified for Chinese visitors

Measures to simplify the visa application process for visitors from China have been announced by the Government. A priority market The Government is focusing on China as a priority market for tourism and business,...

UK visa could be a ‘deal-breaker’ for Chinese

The UK’s complex visa application system could be deterring thousands of Chinese visitors, according to the second annual Hotels.com Chinese International Travel Monitor (CITM). In a study of 3,000 Chinese residents,...

Change to family visitor appeals

The Home Office is removing the full right of appeal for applicants refused leave to enter the UK as a family visitor.

Chinese visitors continue to choose the UK

Quarterly immigration statistics have shown that the UK is continuing to attract visitors from China.

Home Secretary announces improved UK visa services for Chinese nationals

The Home Secretary today confirmed the importance of China as a priority growth market for tourism and business visitors, with the announcement of a package of further enhancements to the UK visa service for Chinese nationals.

New rules for UK visitor visas for Chinese nationals to be announced

Rumours are circulating around the mill that Theresa May will be making a speech today concerning the immigration rules that govern UK visitor visas for Chinese nationals who wish to visit the UK. A Whitehall...