{"id":237238,"date":"2024-10-22T19:44:53","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T19:44:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/22\/ghanaians-to-use-vfsglobal-for-uk-visa-applications-from-october-22\/"},"modified":"2024-10-22T19:44:53","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T19:44:53","slug":"ghanaians-to-use-vfsglobal-for-uk-visa-applications-from-october-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/22\/ghanaians-to-use-vfsglobal-for-uk-visa-applications-from-october-22\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghanaians to use VFSGlobal for UK Visa applications from October 22"},"content":{"rendered":"<br><div id=\"article-text\">\n                       \n                        \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ghanaians planning to apply for visas to the United Kingdom are directed to use a new Visa Application Centre (VAC) starting from October 22.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The UK\u2019s previous third-party VAC service provider, TLScontact, will be replaced by VFS Global on this date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants in Ghana who began the process with TLScontact will also need to complete their applications with VFSGlobal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an announcement on the Uk.gov, the communiqu\u00e9 stated that \u201cYou will be contacted by email if this change affects you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHowever, there is no need for concern as it will not affect visa application decisions, processing times or prices.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statement further explained that the changes seeks to \u201cimprove our service, including on average shorter biometric and application submission times in the VAC.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe UK\u2019s global network of VACs is managed by third party suppliers on behalf of UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marc Owen, UKVI Director for Visa, Status and Information Services, said: \u201cThe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It revealed the new location for the Ghanaian VAC is Mezzanine Floor, Grand Oyeeman Building, South Liberation Link, Accra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 &#8211; GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find your nearest VAC by visiting: www.gov.uk\/find-a-visa-application-centre<\/p>\n\n                <p><strong>DISCLAIMER: <\/strong>The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.<\/p>      \n               \n <!-- Post Tags -->\n                \n\n                        \n\n    \n                                 \n                                             \n                    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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\u2019s previous third-party VAC service provider, TLScontact, will be replaced by VFS Global on this date. 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