Safety 2010
Centre for Public Health
Liverpool John Moores University
Henry Cotton Campus,3rd Floor 15-21 Webster Street
Liverpool L3 2ET, UK
[email protected]
Visas
| If you require a visa to enter the UK, please ensure that you make your application in plenty of time. Some applications can take up to three months to process. |
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| Do I need a visa? |
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| How to apply for a visa? |
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| What will I need to make my application? |
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| How much will the visa cost? |
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| How long will the process take? |
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| Supporting Documents / Visa Letters |
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| Do I need a visa? |
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| With the exception of EU citizens, most delegates will require a visa to enter the UK and attend the Safety 2010 World Conference. The following list of countries whose citizens require a visa is from the UK Border Agency website. If your country does not appear on the list, or you need more information, please visit www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/doineedvisa. |
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| * Since 1 July 2009, nationals of South Africa need a visa to enter or transit through the UK. ** Since 18 May 2009, nationals of Bolivia and Venezuela need a visa to enter or transit through the UK. Venezuelan nationals holding valid biometric passports containing an electronic chip issued since 2007 will be exempt from the visa requirement. |
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| How to apply for a visa? |
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| The UK Border Agency has established ‘Visa Application Centres’ in many countries. Details of your nearest centre can be found at www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/wheretoapply. These centres deal with all visa enquiries and applications. In some cases, an initial application and payment can be made online. Where this is possible, there is also an electronic appointment booking system. You will need to attend the ‘Visa Application Centre’ to present your passport, provide other required documentation, and make payments. |
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| What will I need to make my application? |
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| The list below indicates what will normally be required but please check with your local ‘Visa Application Centre’, as some details may vary. In general, however, you will require: |
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| In many cases, you may also be required to provide ‘biometric’ data such as finger scans and a digital photograph. You should make sure that you do not have any decoration (such as henna), or any cuts or other markings on your fingers before having them scanned. |
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| How much will the visa cost? |
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| According to the UK Border Agency, the current fee for a Business Visitor (including those attending a conference) is £67.00 per application. For more information, please visit www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/visafees. |
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| How long will the process take? |
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| You are strongly advised to apply for your visa as early as you can. Times can vary for the processing of applications – please see www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/processingtimes for more information. Supporting Documents / Visa Letters |
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| Once you have registered and paid for your conference registration online, you will be issued with an electronic confirmation that you will be attending the conference. This should assist you in your application for a UK visa, but you may also be required to provide evidence that you have travel to and from the UK already booked (such as your flight tickets). |
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| If required, the Safety 2010 World Conference organisers can provide a further ‘Letter of Invitation’ to support your visa application and confirm your attendance. If you require this document, please send an email to [email protected] containing the following information: |
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| We will deal with your request as soon as we can, but please ensure that you leave plenty of time to enable the visa application process to be completed. |
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| Queries |
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| If you have any queries about the visa process please visit www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/faqs. If you still then require assistance, please contact [email protected] |
