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The government has confirmed that a new visa and biometric centre will be established in Leicester. This outcome is a testament to the clarity and persistence shown by all who supported this request. We will monitor the implementation phase to ensure these facilities are fully operational for our community.

April 28, 2012

Leicester Visa Centre

Leicester Visa Centre

🏆 Won — 347 supporters Verified

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Dillon R.
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Shaylan R.
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Jenis T.
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Started by Anonymous 14 years, 5 months ago
We, the undersigned, call for a visa centre to be established in Leicester. The centre should be able to issue Indian visas to British citizens and allow foreign nationals to register their biometric data for British residence permits. We note that the nearest biometric facilities for Leicester residents are currently as far away as Beeston, Nottingham and Derby. We further note that at present the nearest centre for Indian visas is in Birmingham.

Updates

Reached 250 supporters

March 6, 2012

March 4, 2012

The steady growth of this petition illustrates the clear need for local visa services in Leicester. This momentum demonstrates that our community is united in the pursuit of more practical administrative solutions.

Reached 100 supporters

February 29, 2012

6 Comments

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John Saunders
14 years ago Featured

Waste of fuel and time. Why should leicester residents be inconvenienced like this when other cities have it easy?

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Anita Conway
14 years ago Featured

I hope this happens soon. Been putting off my application because the commute is such a massive hassle.

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Priya Owens
14 years ago Featured

SO NEEDED. Getting to Birmingham with kids is a nightmare honestly. We need local services.

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Raj Carter
14 years ago Featured

Finally. It costs me half a day of work just to get to the centre in Nottingham. Please open one here.

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Sarah Novak
14 years ago Featured

Ridiculous that we have to travel all the way to Birmingham just for a visa. Leicester is a big enough city, sort it out.

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Dave Adeyemi
14 years ago Featured

About time. Too much travel for basic admin stuff. Common sense really.

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