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Mandatory Online Payment for UK Visas for Singaporeans

Friday, December 09, 2011

From 16 January 2012, all UK visa applicants in Singapore will be required to pay for their visa online, as part of the online application process using either a Visa card or Mastercard, according to the latest announcement from UK Border Agency (UKBA).

UK visa applicants from Singapore will soon be able to pay for their applications online with more types of cards bearing the Visa and Mastercard logos. In addition to credit cards, from 16 January 2012, applicants can use debit cards and pre-paid cards as well and other methods of payment will not be accepted.

http://www.migrationexpert.com/uk/vi...r_singaporeans