China News Service, March 25th. According to the website of the Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom, on March 24th, the British Home Office updated the visa and residence guidelines related to the new crown pneumonia epidemic. Visas for foreign citizens who expire on May 31 and are unable to leave the UK on time due to travel restrictions or self-segregation due to the new crown pneumonia epidemic can be extended to May 31. Relevant personnel must provide information such as name, date of birth, nationality, current visa number, etc. to the Ministry of the Interior's immigration working group related to the new crown pneumonia epidemic, and explain why they cannot leave the UK on time. The UK Home Office will notify the parties concerned after the visa extension process is completed.
The contact information of the immigration working group involved in the new crown pneumonia epidemic is:
Phone: 08006781767 (Reception time: Monday to Friday 09: 00-17: 00)
Mail: CIH@homeoffice.gov.uk.
In addition, some long-term visas that need to be returned to the country of residence in accordance with current regulations can also be submitted directly in the UK before May 31. For details, please refer to the UK Home Office website.
The Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom reminds Chinese citizens in the UK to pay attention to the above information. If necessary, please contact the British Home Office's immigration working group related to the new crown pneumonia epidemic and update personal records.