Following a review of security at the UK Visa Application Centres (VACs),
the British High Commission is pleased to announce that Gerry’s
International are re-opening the Karachi VAC on 8 October 08. Gerry’s
International are also aiming to re-open their Lahore VAC on 13 October 08.

With immediate effect, anyone wishing to apply for a UK visa should contact
the call-centre (0900 10411 from a landline or 8865 from a mobile) in order
to make an appointment at their nearest VAC. Access to the VACs is
restricted to those with appointments only, anyone arriving at the VACs
without an appointment will be turned away.

The Islamabad and Mirpur VACs remain closed pending security upgrades. The
British High Commission will announce re-opening dates as soon as possible.

Applicants will be contacted directly with instructions for passport
collection on completion of the application process.

For further information about the application process applicants should
visit the Gerry’s website at* **www.ukvacpk.com* or contact the call-centre
on the above numbers.