Ghanaians applying for UK visas will now use a new Visa Application Centre (VAC) operated by VFS Global, effective October 22.

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This change marks the end of services previously provided by TLScontact, which VFS Global will replace.

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All applicants, including those who initiated their applications with TLScontact, will now need to complete their processes through VFS Global. According to a statement on the UK government's website, affected applicants will receive email notifications about the transition.

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The new VAC location in Ghana is on the Mezzanine Floor of the Grand Oyeeman Building, South Liberation Link, Accra.

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The UK government assured that the change will not impact visa decisions, processing times, or fees. The shift is aimed at enhancing service delivery, including shorter biometric and application submission times at the new VAC.

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The UK’s VAC network is managed by third-party suppliers on behalf of UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Marc Owen, UKVI Director for Visa, Status, and Information Services, described the opening of the new centre in Ghana as an important milestone, offering improved digital services and convenience to applicants.

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If you want to find out more about the changes to suppliers and when this is happening, please visit: Changes to the commercial partner visa application services - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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You can find your nearest VAC by visiting: www.gov.uk/find-a-visa-application-centre

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