Official UK Visa Application Website in Ukraine

Who Are We? VFS Global is a commercial company, working in partnership with the UK Border Agency at the British Embassy in Kyiv. VFS manage the Visa Application Centre in Kyiv, and you can find the address in the 'Contact Us' section of this website. How can I get visa information? • You will find information, and links, on this site, about how to apply for a visa to enter the UK. • You can also use the VFS free email service to obtain the same information: info@ukvac-ua.com • VFS also offer a telephone information service, which costs 6 UAH per minute. If you are calling from inside Ukraine, please dial 0 900 302 890 (Please note: KyivStar customers cannot access this number). If you are calling from outside Ukraine, please dial + 38 032 235 1757. You will be charged the standard international rate per minute. The UK Border Agency at the British Embassy in Kyiv is unable to deal with visitors or with phone calls about visa processes and individual applications, because of customer confidentiality and Data Protection legislation. All enquiries must be made in writing either by email or by letter You can find information about the UK's immigration rules and policies on the UK Border Agency website. 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 visa staff. VFSstaff do not 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 UK Border Agency at the British High Commission as soon as possible. Useful Links UK Border Agency Visa Services website British Embassy, Ukraine British Council, Ukraine Working in the UK UK Trade & Investment Visit Britain

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