Update on UK digital Visa system – replacement of physical immigration documents
At the end of 2024 the UK government stopped issuing physical immigration documents such as Biometric Residence Permits and visa vignettes.
Instead immigration status will be recorded electronically as e-Visas linked to an individual’s travel document, as part of the broader effort to streamline the immigration process and make it more efficient.
All individuals with existing immigration documents will need to create a UKVI account to access their eVisa details, and in case of problems using the system, a grace period has been extended to 1st June 2025 to ensure a smooth adaptation to the new digital system.
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by Becky Hoyle
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12 March 2026
ASAP Operator Member Frasers Hospitality a business unit of Frasers Property Limited, has unveiled a series of comprehensive asset enhancement initiatives (AEIs) spanning four gateway-city assets across Kuala Lumpur, London, Melbourne and Singapore. The asset enhancement strategy reflects Frasers Hospitality’s disciplined capital deployment approach aimed at sustaining value, enhancing income resilience and reinforcing long-term portfolio performance. Briefly, these encompass: Capri by Fraser, Kensington / London: Global debut of refreshed brand identity Novotel Melbourne on Collins: Inventory optimisation and brand alignment The Westin Kuala Lumpur: Strengthened premium segment with sustainability upgrade Frasers House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Singapore: Luxury heritage transformation for long-term value accretion Across all four properties, the AEIs are aligned with structural trends reshaping global hospitality demand, including the rising preference for experiential and design-led environments, and heightened institutional focus on sustainability performance and operational resilience. Read more
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