Visas in Great Britain for citizens of Russia

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Great Britain will simplify visa regime with Russia
Thursday, 17 November 2011 10:22

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Denis Keefe, Head of Mission at British Embassy in Moscow, said at an investment forum RussiaTALK 2011 in Moscow, that the British Embassy intends to simplify and expedite the issuance of visas to citizens of Russia. Simplifying of procedures for issuing tourist visas to the UK is necessary in connection with the upcoming Olympics, which will be held in London in 2012. The British Embassy in Russia expected an incredible "rush" of Russian tourists in 2012, which will be especially noticeable after the difficulties in obtaining visas of Russian citizens in the UK in 2011.

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The British Embassy invites the Russians to get a visas to the 2012 Summer Olympics
Tuesday, 24 January 2012 15:47

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Andy Makfarlin, Chief of Visa Section British Embassy in Moscow said, that the British Embassy offers to all Russians, which want to attend on the 2012 Summer Olympics in London in advance to apply for visas, for avoid queues at the embassy. Makfarlin noticed, that the British Government wants to attract more Russian tourists, to British visas departments were opened in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk and Rostov-on-Don. Usually, on the standard times, within three working days shall be issued 95% of visas, most failures of a visa due to the fact, that it is not given sufficient supporting documents. In 2012, will plan to add service priority issuance of visas, will be introduced online payment of consular fee and will also be actively granted a visas for a period of two, five and ten years.

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ATOR: apply for a visa to the UK the Russians will be easier and cheaper

UK by April 2015 plans to reduce the number of types of visas, as well as their cost, according to the website of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) on Wednesday.

"Since April 2015 the number of types of visas to be drawn to visit the UK, will be reduced to four, instead of the existing 15 to reduce the cost today," - said in a statement.

It is expected that the reduction in types of visas will be approved by parliament on February 26.

So, will the following types of visas: a standard tourist visa for those wishing to marry or agreement for same-sex partnerships, working visa for short-term (up to 1 month) of employment, as well as a transit visa.

Consular fees have also changed. So, for example, c 17 February for a visa for up to 6 months will have to pay $ 129 (previously paid $ 142) for one or two years $ 468 versus $ 513 earlier, five and ten years, $ 849 ($ 930) and $ 1,150 ($ 1,260), respectively. Perekleit visa to a new passport - $ 170 (formerly $ 186). The cost of all types of transit visas set at $ 84 (vs. $ 92).

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Great Britain has increased the cost of visas and introduced "medical" collection

UK to 6 April 2015 increased the size of the visa fee and introduced a new medical fee for holders of long-term visas, writes, "Rossiyskaya Gazeta".

The cost of a tourist visa grew by 2 pounds - 85 pounds ($ 127), and the cost of a two-year tourist visa increased by 24 pounds - up to 324 pounds ($ 484). Academic visa prices have doubled - up to 162 pounds ($ 242). Short-term training visa, which used to be free, now cost 85 pounds. Less increase in prices visas for journalists and businessmen. Now they are 535 pounds, whereas previously the cost was 514 pounds ($ 799).

New medical fee will pay holders of long-term training, work and family visa for a period of more than six months. The fee is £ 150 ($ 224) per year for students and 200 pounds ($ 299) for other categories of visitors to the UK.

In this case, the purchase of health insurance does not eliminate the need to pay a fee. Even more, the local authorities recommend that travelers carry insurance, because otherwise they will pay for medical services in the UK to 150% of their value.

Himself medical fee should be paid when applying for a visa. But if a visa is denied, the medical fee will be automatically refunded. The new rules apply to those travelers who extend the visa in the UK.