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BULAWAYO \u2013 Residents in Zimbabwe’s southern regions can now apply for UK visas without travelling to Harare, following the launch of a new visa application centre at the Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The facility, operated by VFS Global on behalf of the UK government, will open every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, offering full visa services including biometric enrolment and document submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
British Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pete Vowles, hailed the opening as a “significant milestone” that will strengthen ties between the two nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“This centre makes travel more accessible for people in southern Zimbabwe,” Vowles said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It opens new pathways for trade, tourism and investment while reflecting our commitment to deepening people-to-people connections.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Bulawayo centre mirrors services available at the main Harare facility in Sam Levy’s Village, including premium options like application assistance, real-time notifications and the “Keep My Passport While Applying” service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alok Singhal, VFS Global’s Head of Sub-Saharan Africa, said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“This enables us to serve Zimbabwe’s growing number of UK travellers with the same convenience and best-in-class services as our Harare facility.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Applicants can book appointments online via the VFS Global website. The launch comes as demand for UK visas peaks during the summer travel season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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