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  • PM call with King Salman of Saudi Arabia, 27 March 2015

    David Cameron spoke with His Majesty King Salman of Saudi Arabia on Saudi action in Yemen and the negotiations on Iran's nuclear capabilities.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK announces health surcharge

    Surcharge of £200 per year and £150 per year for students enables access to National Health Service in the same way as a permanent UK resident.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changes to the UK's visa service

    The UK government has announced a series of amendments to its immigration rules, Most of the changes will begin to come into effect in April 2015

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary visits Saudi Arabia

    Foreign Secretary visits Saudi Arabia to discuss a range of issues, including defence and regional security.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changes to Secure English Language Test Providers for UK Visas

    UK Visas and Immigration is making changes to the Secure English Language Tests (SELT) required by some visa customers.

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  • Defence Secretary Discusses Regional Threats On Middle East Visit

    The Defence Secretary met ministers in Saudi Arabia and Oman to discuss regional security and international co-ordination against ISIL.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Faster visa processing in Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar

    Visa applications are currently being processed more quickly than usual at the UK’s visa application centres in Saudi Arabia

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • PM statement on the death of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia

    Prime Minister David Cameron has made a statement following the death of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary's message of condolence on the death of His Majesty King Abdullah

    Philip Hammond has offered his condolences to the people of Saudi Arabia following the death of King Abdullah bin Abd Al Aziz Al Saud.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

    Simon Collis has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Repatriation of consular birth and death registrations to the UK

    The consular birth and death registration of British Citizens in Saudi Arabia will be transferred to the UK from 14 January 2015.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Repatriation of consular birth and death registrations to the UK

    The consular birth and death registration of British Citizens in Saudi Arabia will be transferred to the UK from 14 January 2015.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Innovative sculpture flies into Saudi Arabia

    With help from UKTI, 2 Farnham based artists are shipping four 12m high sculptures to Saudi Arabia to feature in the country’s busiest airport.

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  • Are you intending to transit via the UK?

    We have made some recent changes to our transit visa requirements.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Mohammed Abdul Latif Jameel to receive an Honorary Knighthood

    The honour was awarded for his philanthropic activities and support for the development of the arts and culture in the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • HMA Sir John Jenkins sends Eid greetings

    British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia wishes the people on the occasion of Eid al Adha

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office team to support British Pilgrims

    Foreign Office establishes a dedicated team to support British Hajjis traveling to Saudi Arabia.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Joint Communique on Libya

    The governments of Algeria, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union and United Nations issued a Joi…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • HMA Sir John Jenkins speech for Saudi National Day

    HMA Sir John Jenkins statement on Saudi National Day

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Live Twitter Q&A event planned for British nationals travelling for Hajj

    British Hajj Consular team will answer questions on Hajj support for British nationals

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government