Kathmandu, April 5:

The British Embassy today announced that it would open a new Visa Application Centre (VAC) at 284 Nagpokhari Road, near Lazimpat in Kathmandu on April 26.

“The VAC will provide a convenient, fast and accessible way for applicants to apply for visas for the United Kingdom,” according to a press release issued by the British Embassy here.

It stated that the VAC would be the only location in Nepal where visa applications for the UK may be made from April 26, the day when the United Kingdom would also introduce biometric data collection in Nepal.

“This will form part of the visa application process. Applicants will be required to provide their biometric data for collection when submitting their applications,” stated the release. The VAC would forward all applications to the Embassy where, as now, Embassy Immigration Officers will take the decision on whether an applicant qualifies under the UK Immigration Rules for processing.