- Who Are We?
VFS Global is a commercial company, working in partnership
with the UK Border Agency Visa Services and the British
Embassy here in Kazakhstan providing services to help people
apply for UK Visa.
- How Can We Help You?
You will find information on this site, supplied by the
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, which costs 200 KZT per call/minute.
Information about the UK's immigration rules and policies
can be found on the UK Border Agency website (www.ukvisas.gov.uk).
For visa application centre supported countries only
The Visa Application Centre in Almaty accepts applications
for all types of UK Visas from nationals and residents of
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. VFS manages the visa
application centre for UK Border Agency here in Kazakhstan
where you should submit your application, your biometric
fingerscans and pay the application fee. The address details
of the visa application centre can be found in the Contact
Us section of this 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 British Embassy Office Almaty. 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.
- Useful Links
British
Embassy Office Almaty
UK
Border Agency Visa Services Website
Department
of Education and Skills Website
British
Council
Foreign
and Commonwealth Office
Border
and Immigration Agency
For information and latest updates on the UK Border Agency
visa services policies and procedures, please visit
www.ukvisas.gov.uk.
Important: Please note that following the guidelines
of the British Embassy, it is mandatory to complete and
submit your application form and schedule your appointment
online prior to submitting your visa application. All applicants
are required to come in person to submit their visa application.
Applications not submitted online/submitted in person will
not be accepted.
All supporting documentation needs to be accompanied with
an English Translation. It is not required to verify the
translation. Visa application forms should be filled in
English as well.
The visa fee applicable to the visa category being applied
for needs to be paid at the visa application centre in cash.
Complete your Visa
Application
For information and latest updates on the UK's visa policies
and procedures, please visit www.ukvisas.gov.uk
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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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