- Who Are We?
VFS Global is a commercial company, working in partnership
with the UK Border Agency to help people apply for a visa
to enter the United Kingdom (UK)
- How Can We Help You?
VFS also manages the visa application centre for UK Border
Agency here in The Kingdom of Bahrain where you should submit
your visa application form, supporting documents, biometric
data and pay the visa application fee. The details of the
visa application centre can be found in the 'Contact
Us' section of this website.
Information about the UK's immigration rules and policies
can be found on the UK Border Agency Visa Services website
(www.ukvisas.gov.uk).
- 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?
All visa applications submitted in Bahrain are processed
by the UK Border Agency in Abu Dhabi. Your visa application
will be processed and decided by UK Border Agency staff.
VFS staff 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 nearest British diplomatic mission as soon as possible.
- Useful Links
Do I need
a visa?
UK
Border Agency
UK
Trade and Investment
Visit
Britain
British
Council
For information and latest updates on the UK Border Agency
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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