Biometric Registration for UK Visa Applicants Extended
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From the end of February 2012, the United Kingdom is extending the requirement to register biometric details to all non-EEA applicants within the country who are applying for visas of more than six months.
The UK government's move is in line with the European Union regulations specifying a uniform format for residence permits for third-country nationals. The UK was the first EU member state to implement the programme, introducing electronic residence permit cards for some immigration categories from November 2008. The new extension will complete the rollout to all in-country applicants with effect from 29 February 2012.
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