Ghanaians planning to apply for visas to the United Kingdom are directed to use a new Visa Application Centre (VAC) starting from October 22.
The UK’s previous third-party VAC service provider, TLScontact, will be replaced by VFS Global on this date.
Applicants in Ghana who began the process with TLScontact will also need to complete their applications with VFSGlobal.
In an announcement on the Uk.gov, the communiqué stated that “You will be contacted by email if this change affects you.”
“However, there is no need for concern as it will not affect visa application decisions, processing times or prices.”
The statement further explained that the changes seeks to “improve our service, including on average shorter biometric and application submission times in the VAC.”
“The UK’s global network of VACs is managed by third party suppliers on behalf of UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).”
Marc Owen, UKVI Director for Visa, Status and Information Services, said: “The opening of our new VAC in Ghana marks an exciting milestone in the provision of a world-class UK visa operation, one which will provide important digital innovations and convenience to customers around the world.”
It revealed the new location for the Ghanaian VAC is Mezzanine Floor, Grand Oyeeman Building, South Liberation Link, Accra.
If you want to find out more about the changes to suppliers and when this is happening, please visit: Changes to the commercial partner visa application services - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
You can find your nearest VAC by visiting: www.gov.uk/find-a-visa-application-centre
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