IMPACT – HIGH

Some UK Visa and Citizenship Application Centres will open for existing customers on June 1.

Key Points:

  • The following service points will be open as of June 1: Birmingham, Birmingham Premium Lounge, Chelmsford, Croydon, Exeter, Leeds, London Mark Lane Premium Lounge, London Victoria, Manchester Fountain Street Enhanced Service Point, Manchester Premium Lounge, Sheffield and Southampton.
  • Appointments cannot currently be booked at a UKVCAS service points. Only those with an existing appointment are eligible to use the services at one of the UKVCAS Centres that are reopening. Those with an existing appointment will be contacted.
  • Service and Support Centres (SSCs) remain temporarily closed because of COVID-19.

Background: The Home Office closed all visa application centers in March to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Analysis & Comments: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and Deloitte will provide additional updates as information becomes available. Please check Deloitte’s COVID-19 Digital Map, available here, for information on travel restrictions and immigration changes in other countries.

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