British HC to resume visas applications from Karachi on Oct.8

Oct 4th, 2008 | By Sindh Today | Category: Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Following a review of security at the UK Visa Application Centres (VACs), the British High Commission announce on Friday that Gerry’s International are re-opening the Karachi VAC on 8 October 08, the High Commission said.

Gerry’s International are also aiming to re-open their Lahore VAC on 13 October 08, it said in a statement.

With immediate effect, anyone wishing to apply for a UK visa should contact the call-centre (0900 10411 from a landline or 8865 from a mobile) in order to make an appointment at their nearest VAC.

Access to the VACs is restricted to those with appointments only, anyone arriving at the VACs without an appointment will be turned away. The Islamabad and Mirpur VACs remain closed pending security upgrades. The British High Commission will announce re-opening dates as soon as possible.

Applicants will be contacted directly with instructions for passport collection on completion of the application process. For further information about the application process applicants should visit the Gerry’s website at www.ukvacpk.com or contact the call-centre on the above numbers.

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