<>An inauguration of UK visa Application center-Shenyang was held yesterday at Liaoning hotel. Some local officials and foreign diplomats from Russian consulate came to congratulate on the event. </P>
<>UK visa policies will not change as a result of the Application Centres; the UK visa system will simply become more accessible across China.</P>
<>Benefits of the new Application Centres include:</P>
<>* Informal advice to applicants when they submit their form</P>
<>* straightforward receipt of applications and fee collection
* applications couriered quickly to the Embassy or Consulate
* facility to check progress of an application online
* efficient return of processed applications to applicants, protecting their confidentiality and privacy
* many applicants will no longer need to pay travel or accommodation costs