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UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is introducing a major upgrade to its visa application process with the continued rollout of eVisas. The eVisa system replaces traditional visa vignette stickers in passports, meaning customers will no longer need to part with their passport while a decision is being made on their application. It also means customers will only need to visit the Visa Application Centre once to confirm their identity and submit documents if required. This innovation provides travellers greater flexibility for international travel plans. From 25 February 2026, most UK visa customers will benefit from this digital transformation. “Over 10 million people are already using secure and convenient eVisas, which are replacing physical immigration status documents such as biometric residence permits (BRPs) and visa vignette stickers in passports. We are now in the final phases of implementation, with eVisas becoming the default evidence of status for most immigration routes to the UK,” said UK Visas and Immigration. “The move to eVisas will significantly enhance the customer process for travellers, providing them the ease and flexibility of retaining their passports, allowing for applications to other countries in the interim. As the global visa service providers for UK Visas and Immigration, we are excited to support them in this step towards visa digitalisation across our operational network,” said Srinarayan Sankaran, Chief Operating Officer – Global Operations, VFS Global. How the eVisa process works Step 1: Begin your application on gov.uk and complete the online form Step 2: Schedule an appointment with VFS Global Step 3: Visit the VFS Global Visa Application Centre to submit documents and enroll biometrics Step 4: Leave the centre with your passport and await your decision. If successful, …

VFS Global has opened a state-of-the-art Visa Application Centre, to provide an enhanced visa application experience to residents in the State of Kuwait. The new premises feature an increased number of biometric enrolment counters to ensure a faster application process, alongside a refreshed look and feel that provides a comfortable, safe, secure, and privacy-enabled environment for all visitors. Speaking at the inauguration, H.E. Juraj Chmiel, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Kuwait said: “This new visa application centre reflects our commitment to providing efficient, transparent, and user friendly services. We believe that the renewed services of the visa application centre will facilitate easier mobility, supporting cultural exchange, business growth, and deeper people to people connections. Through this Visa Application centre, we look forward to welcoming more travellers to discover natural, historical and cultural beauties as well as modern technologies and health spas of the Czech Republic.” H.E Hans-Christian Freiherr von Reibnitz, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Kuwait said: “VFS Global has been trusted with receiving visa applications for the Federal Republic of Germany since more than 20 years now. Since then, their services have been constantly expanded and improved. As all residents of Kuwait wishing to travel to Germany pass by these premises, I am happy to see them upgraded and truly being welcoming, efficient and comfortable. The best place to start a visit to my home country, Germany!”. Monaz Bilimoria, Regional Head, VFS Global said, “VFS Global shares a long-standing relationship with the Governments of the Czech Republic and the Federal Republic of Germany, and we are excited to unveil this facility in Kuwait. This centre will play a crucial role in effectively catering to the growing …