- Who Are We?
VFS Global is a commercial company, working in partnership
with UK Border Agency and the British High Commission here
in Zimbabwe providing services to help people apply for
UK visas.
- How Can We Help You?
You will find information on this site, supplied by UK Border
Agency, about how to apply for a UK visa, if you need one.
From this site you can also use our free e-mail service
to obtain the same information. We also offer a telephone
information service, international call rates apply.
Information about the UK's immigration rules and policies
can be found on UK Border Agency' website (www.ukvisas.gov.uk).
VFS also manages Visa Application Centres for UK Border
Agency here in Zimbabwe, where you should submit your application,
your biometric finger scans and pay the application fee.
The address details of the VACs can be found in the Contact
Us section of this website.
This site contains important information on the visa application
process and related details. Please go through the contents
carefully before making a visa application.(Please
click here for important announcement from UK Border agency).
- Where Can I Get Advice?
VFS Global and its staff cannot give you advice on how to
complete your application, or what type of visa you should
apply for. If you need help with your application or advice
about the UK's immigration rules and requirements, you should
seek advice from a qualified immigration adviser. In the
UK immigration advisers regulated by the Office of the Immigration
Services Commissioner (OISC - www.oisc.gov.uk).
You can also obtain advice from legally qualified professionals
regulated by designated professional bodies. A list of legally
qualified professionals who can advise on immigration matters
can be downloaded from the following websites:
Law
Society of England and Wales
Law
Society of Scotland
Law
Society of Northern Ireland
Institute
of Legal Executives
Please note: The Law Societies of England, Wales,
Scotland and Northern Ireland and the Institute of Legal
Executives cannot provide direct help or advice on
visa applications. They can only provide a list of law firms
who can advise on immigration matters.
- Who Decides If I Will Get A Visa?
Your visa application will be processed and decided
by UK Border Agency staff. Neither VFS, nor any of our staff,
play any part in or influence the outcome of your visa application.
If any member of our staff claims to be able to influence
your application, you should inform the nearest British
diplomatic mission as soon as possible.
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22 July 2010:
Secure English language testing announced for student Tier 4 (General) applicants. |
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19 July 2010:
Corrections to the Student Tier 4 policy guidance. |
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19 July 2010:
Important changes to Tier 1 (General) visa applications from 19 July 2010. |
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13 July 2010:
Changes to Tier 4 guidance on student loans and students with International Baccalaureate qualifications. |
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12 July 2010: Beware of bogus UK visa websites. |
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2 July 2010:
Student Tier 4 visa applications - apply early. |
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