Month: April 2014

April 30, 2014

Malta has always been an attractive destination for holidaymakers. White sandy beaches, the abundance of historical sites, Comino and the blue lagoon are only a few of its key attractions. Above all, it's a place where you can simply withdraw...

April 29, 2014

From 5th May 2014, all visitors from Venezuela to the UK – including holders of biometric passports – will need to obtain a visa before travelling to the UK. This is regardless of the length of their stay. Until this…

April 16, 2014

When the UK immigration rules in relation to family members were revised in July 2012, the introduction of Appendix FM saw harsh criteria being implemented for applications by ‘adult dependent relatives.' This category covers foreign national elderly parents of a...

April 10, 2014

Overseas visa applicants are now able to use the new international enquiry service on the Gov.UK website, to find information about their visa application process. The service is provided by Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS) working in partnership with UK Visas…

April 8, 2014

From 10th April, those making Work Visa applications at their local Turkish consulate, will no longer be required to submit a separate application to the labour authorities in Turkey. Instead, the Work Permit application will also be made at their…

April 2, 2014

We have recently been writing about the various changes that will be brought about to the Immigration Rules through a Statement of Changes, coming into effect on the 6th of April. Given that this date is now fast approaching we…