08 August 2024
Important UK Immigration News and Updates from the Legal Centre
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From the Home Office:
"Applications inside the UK
In Autumn 2024, the commercial partner for UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services will change from Sopra Steria to TLScontact. The exact date will be added to this page in advance.
You do not need to take any actions.
This change will not affect:
• the decision on your application
• how long it takes to get a decision
• how many appointments are available
Applications outside the UK
Between September 2024 and January 2025, the commercial partner will change from TLScontact to VFS Global in some locations in:
• Africa
• Europe
• the Middle East
• central Asia
Other parts of the world are not affected.
What you need to do
If your application is affected, you will get emails from TLScontact and VFS Global.
Read all emails you receive from TLScontact and VFS Global. They may have actions you need to take to continue your application.
Check your junk folders to make sure you have not missed anything.
What will not be affected
These changes will not affect:
• the decision on your application
• how long it takes to get a decision
Locations changing commercial partner
Belgium
The visa application centre in Belgium will be operated by VFS Global from 3 September 2024. From this date, you will book your appointment with VFS Global.
If you have booked an appointment with TLScontact, you should attend it as normal.
Check your email confirmation for the address of your appointment.
Other locations
More locations will be added to this page. Get emails about this page to find out when it is updated.
Find a visa application centre for opening times, addresses and contact details."