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  • New visa application centre to open in Rangoon

    Burma’s first dedicated Visa Application Centre (VAC) will open in Rangoon on Monday 15 June.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Burma: Consular Notice

    Due to an unforeseen staffing absence consular services will be by appointment only, with immediate effect.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK continues to provide support for Burma

    Funding from Britain is providing food, clean water, sanitation and a major livelihoods programme.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Changes to the UK Visa Application service in Burma

    There are currently no visa appointments available at the UK Embassy in Burma.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • FCO Minister urges Burma to address root causes of Rohingya boat crisis

    Hugo Swire raises concerns with Burmese Ambassador.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Spotlight on Ayeyarwaddy

    Welcome to the British Embassy's "Spotlight On...... " series

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

  • Statement on provisional agreement on the text of a National Ceasefire Accord

    British Embassy Rangoon

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

  • Burma: Changes to visa process for applicants travelling to the UK for more than 6 months

    Biometric residence permits to launch in Burma

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

  • Baroness Anelay on conclusion of UN Human Rights Council

    The UN Human Rights Council concluded its 28th Session today with important resolutions on Syria, Iran, Libya, Burma, DPRK and freedom of religion or belief

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

  • UK introduces Health Surcharge

    Non-EEA nationals, including Burmese, who plan to live longer than six months in the UK will have to pay £200 per year to get access to NHS.

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

  • Migrant 'health surcharge' to raise £200 million a year

    The Government is set to recoup up to £1.7 billion over the next ten years to help pay for the cost of NHS treatment given to temporary migrants.

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

  • Supporting civil society in responsible reporting in Burma

    A country case study from the 2014 Human Rights and Democracy Report.

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  • Cleaning up financial crime

    UK supports Burma’s fight against Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism by unveiling a new digital system

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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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  • Human Rights Minister visits Geneva

    Baroness Anelay makes second visit to the Human Rights Council in Geneva and discusses key UN human rights priorities.

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

  • Joint Statement on Election Support

    Joint Statement on Election Support from the Embassies of Australia, Denmark, EU, Norway, Switzerland, UK and the US

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

  • Spotlight on Kachin

    Welcome to the British Embassy’s “Spotlight On...” series.

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

  • London summit aims to boost UK-Burma trade

    UKTI Burma and the British Chamber of Commerce are delighted to be supporting the Myanmar Investment Summit, which will be held in London on 19 February.

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

  • Fuelling social investment in Burma

    On 27-28 January the British Embassy supported a workshop organised by the MCRB on 'Social Investment in the Extractive Industries'.

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

  • Opening Government in Burma

    UK works with OECD to strengthen understanding of OGP and emphasising the need for groups to work together to make membership possible.

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