Info on the new issuing of UK visas in Italy

[ciaramc]

How strange....there is now a new procedure for applying for visas to the UK from Rome....here is what I found for anyone interested!

This is not a duplicate post...just putting in the European forum ...if anyone is interested!

The British Embassy in Rome has launched a new telephone based information service and website through our new commercial partner, WorldBridge Service, to assist applicants seeking a Visa for the UK. Visa information can be found on WorldBrige Service’s website and user-pay phone line. Please see our WorldBridge Service page for further details.

From the 26th July 2007 there will be two major changes to the visa application process. You will only be able to submit your visa application via our new commercial partner, WorldBridge Service, who will operate a Visa Application Centre in Rome. All visa applicants, unless otherwise advised, irrespective of nationality, will have to apply in person at the designated Visa Application Centre and provide their finger-scans and a digital photograph in support of their application. For further information please see biometric visa application process and biometric exemptions.

Applications can no longer be submitted by post or by the Visa Agencies previously listed on this website. We apologies for this disruption in our service, which has been caused by the changeover to the new WorldBridge Service application system.

The British Embassy in Rome is the only UK visa-issuing post in Italy. TheVisa Section in Rome is closed to the public. Please note that visa fees are not refundable.

[Directive/2004/38/EC]

The Uk is doing the same thing in Dublin starting at the end of August