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Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 9 January 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 January 2012. It was answered by Damian Green (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 February 2012 on behalf of the Home Office.


Entry Clearances: Iran

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how long on average Iranian citizens wishing to enter the UK for a holiday wait for a visa; and what steps have been taken to enable Iranians to obtain such visas following the closure of the UK embassy in Tehran.
Answer

The UK Border Agency publishes information on processing times for visa applications on its website at:"www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk"In common with all nationals who require visas to visit the UK, Iranian nationals can apply for a visa to visit the UK at any visa application centre worldwide.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
88868; 540 c352W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Entry clearances Iran
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk