Alterations to Visa Procedures in Israel
The United Kingdom Visas and Immigration (UKVI) has announced that some of its Visa Application Centres will be moving to new locations as part of a transition period. This change, which comes as a result of a partnership with Teleperformance Ltd, started in April 2014.
During this transition, there will be no disruption in the UKVI Visa Application Centres' services. The close collaboration between UKVI and Teleperformance aims to ensure continuity of service, despite the changes.
However, there may be modifications in the costs associated with applying for a visa at the new UKVI Visa Application Centres during the transition period. The new charges for making an application at these centres will be determined through collaboration with the commercial partner.
The relocation of some Visa Application Centres is not the only change. The hours of operation at these centres may also be affected, but efforts are being made to accommodate applicants' schedules, including some weekend openings.
The partnership between UKVI and Teleperformance aims to improve the customer experience by outsourcing application handling and biometric collection to a specialist company. This arrangement allows UKVI to focus on visa decision-making. However, applicants should be aware of the extra costs and choose service options accordingly.
Details about exact new centre locations, updated opening times, and specific pricing for these additional services were published on the official UKVI website and the Teleperformance-managed Visa Application Centres websites beginning in early 2014. Typically, charges included a standard biometric enrolment fee plus optional premium services at an extra cost.
No recent public updates beyond this initial change in 2014 were found, but the arrangement has likely continued with potential further refinements since then. For precise current centre locations, hours, and fees, checking the official UKVI or Teleperformance Visa Application Centre websites is recommended.
The public will still be updated about these changes during the transition period. It is advised to keep an eye on the official UKVI and Teleperformance websites for the latest updates.
During the transition period, there may be modifications in the costs associated with applying for a visa at the new UKVI Visa Application Centres, as a result of the collaboration with Teleperformance. The new charges for making an application at these centres will be determined through collaboration with the commercial partner.
This partnership between UKVI and Teleperformance also aims to improve the customer experience by outsourcing application handling and biometric collection to a specialist company, thereby allowing UKVI to focus on visa decision-making.
