As of last November 26, the UK Government made the decision to reestablish the visa requirement for Colombians who wish to travel to British lands.
Like many similar procedures, this can be delayed, although this depends on the type of request; so, as a result, Different ways have emerged to speed up this process..
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It should be remembered that this measure by the British Government was taken after asylum applications with false documentation increased. As revealed by the United Kingdom, Between 2023 and 2024, the quarterly volume of asylum applications submitted by Colombians was greater than the total sum of those applications registered in the entire decade before the elimination of the visa requirement.
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“A minority of compatriots, as we have warned for months, abused the ease of traveling without a visa and has harmed the majority with the irregular practice of requesting false asylums, with false documentation that has triggered thousands of applications for those asylums.“he explained Roy Barreras, the Colombian ambassador in Londonin scoop to EL TIEMPO.
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As it is, the visa requirement for Colombians seeking to travel to the United Kingdom returned. However, There will be a transition period for those people who have already purchased tickets before the announcement.
As long as they arrive in the territory from the date until December 24, before three in the afternoon, London time, they will not need a visa. Other travelers will have to complete the procedure.
How to speed up the process?
Once you have reviewed the type of visa that best suits your needs and if you meet the requirements, you must apply. You can apply online from the official British government website and wait for the authorities to confirm your information..
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Usually the turnaround time can be three weeks, but has sometimes been reduced to 15 days. If you need it urgently, you can request an ‘expedited service’ so that this document can be processed in five business days.
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“If you are eligible, you can choose ‘priority service’ when you apply. You will have to pay £500 on top of the application fee. Using the ‘priority service’ means you will usually receive a decision within five working days“explained the British government website.
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*With information from EL TIEMPO – ALCANCE DIGITAL
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