Maldivians to be able to apply for UK visas from Male

The British High Commission has announced that on Wednesday, 28 August 2013, Maldivians will be able to apply for their UK student and other visas from Male’.

In a statement, the British High Commission in Colombo said that a temporary enrolment location will be set up on 28 August 2013 at the Nasandhura Palace Hotel in Male’ to enable Maldivian Nationals to lodge their UK visa applications.

The statement highlights that those using this service will save themselves the cost and time of travelling to Colombo.

“Applicants wishing to use the service must book an appointment in advance by calling +94 114 692 604 (08:00 hrs to 15:00 hrs – Maldives Standard Time). There will be a charge of £192 ($302) for this service, in addition to the usual visa fee. Appointment numbers are limited,” reads the statement.

British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and the Maldives John Rankin said, “I am delighted that this service is being made available to Maldivian students who have been accepted at universities in the UK as well as others applying for their UK visas. This will allow them to make their visa applications in Male’ and I hope they will find this helpful as they look forward to visiting the UK.”