The UK is welcoming record numbers of Filipino visitors to its shores. Over 49,000 UK visas were issued to Filipinos in the 12 months to March 2014, with a 27% growth in tourists and business visitors driving the increase in numbers. British Ambassador to the Philippines, Asif Ahmad said: It is great to see our people-to-people links growing in such a way that we are seeing more Filipinos travelling to the UK not just for sightseeing but also to do business. The GREAT campaign we launched last year showcased the UK as a destination that offers a diverse range of attractions from historical sites to modern architectural designs, world class universities and inspiring commercial enterprises. We want to welcome even more Filipino visitors in the coming 12 months. This growth in visitors is clear evidence of the strong credentials the UK has for tourism, culture, sport and innovation. With a wider range of flight options, it has never been easier or faster to get to London from Manila. Frequent visitors to the UK may wish to consider applying for a long term visit visa. Long term visit visas are available for 1, 2, 5 or 10 years. The long term visa has the same conditions as a regular 6 months visit visa but is valid for a longer period for you to travel in and out of the UK. This means you will only need to make one application and provide biometrics once for the entire duration of the visa. Click the link below for more information. Bureau of Immigration, Republic of the Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs
Posted on: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 08:32:22 +0000
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