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| accessdate = 25 Jan 2012}}</ref> functioning from 2009, for which visas are issued from the Deputy High Commission office at Chennai.<ref>{{cite news| last =| first =| coauthors =| title =Britain 'upgrades' Bangalore trade office to deputy high commission| newspaper =India Tech Online| location =| pages =| language =| publisher =| date =3 September 2009| url =http://indiatechonline.com/uk-deputy-high-commission-bangalore-132.php| accessdate =26 Jan 2012| deadurl =yes| archiveurl =https://web.archive.org/web/20120725154238/http://indiatechonline.com/uk-deputy-high-commission-bangalore-132.php| archivedate =25 July 2012| df =}}</ref> The visa application centres are located in Chennai, [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]], [[Kochi]] and [[Bangalore]].<ref>{{cite news |
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| accessdate = 26 Jan 2012}}</ref> The visa application centres are located in Chennai, [[Hyderabad, India|Hyderabad]], [[Kochi]] and [[Bangalore]].<ref>{{cite news |
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As part of the U.K. Border Agency's new guidelines, the Deputy High Commission started processing U.K. visa applications from the British High Commission in [[Colombo]], [[Sri Lanka]], in a phased manner.<ref>{{cite news |
As part of the U.K. Border Agency's new guidelines, the Deputy High Commission started processing U.K. visa applications from the British High Commission in [[Colombo]], [[Sri Lanka]], in a phased manner.<ref>{{cite news| last =| first =| coauthors =| title =British High Commission, Colombo announces new visa procedure| newspaper =BBS Netting| location =Colombo| pages =| language =| publisher =| date =| url =http://uk.bbsnetting.com/visas/British-High-Commission-Colombo-announces-new-visa-procedure.php| accessdate =26 Jan 2012| deadurl =yes| archiveurl =https://web.archive.org/web/20120111134552/http://uk.bbsnetting.com/visas/British-High-Commission-Colombo-announces-new-visa-procedure.php| archivedate =2012-01-11| df =}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |
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| accessdate = 12 Feb 2012}}</ref> As of 2011, the U.K. Border Agency in Chennai processed most visa applications from Sri Lanka.<ref>{{cite news |
| accessdate = 12 Feb 2012}}</ref> As of 2011, the U.K. Border Agency in Chennai processed most visa applications from Sri Lanka.<ref>{{cite news| last =| first =| coauthors =| title =Sri Lankan companies get faster visas for UK visits| newspaper =Lanka Business Online| location =Colombo| pages =| language =| publisher =Lanka Business Online| date =7 December 2011| url =http://www.lankabusinessonline.com/fullstory.php?nid=1743770634| accessdate =12 Feb 2012| deadurl =yes| archiveurl =https://web.archive.org/web/20121120044111/http://lankabusinessonline.com/fullstory.php?nid=1743770634| archivedate =20 November 2012| df =}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |
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==The British Council== |
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The [[British Council]] division of the Deputy High Commission is the United Kingdom's primary cultural relations organisation and is responsible for activities in education, [[English language]], governance, science and the arts. The British Council office at Chennai covers the South Indian region. It plays an important role in helping Indian students pursue their studies in the United Kingdom.<ref name="EncouragingStudiesAbroad"/> The council also manages the British Library.<ref>{{cite web |
The [[British Council]] division of the Deputy High Commission is the United Kingdom's primary cultural relations organisation and is responsible for activities in education, [[English language]], governance, science and the arts. The British Council office at Chennai covers the South Indian region. It plays an important role in helping Indian students pursue their studies in the United Kingdom.<ref name="EncouragingStudiesAbroad"/> The council also manages the British Library.<ref>{{cite web| last =| first =| authorlink =| coauthors =| title =Who we are| work =| publisher =British Council| date =| url =http://www.britishcouncil.org/india-who-we-are.htm| doi =| accessdate =25 Jan 2012}}{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The British Council division publishes two magazines—''Postgraduate U.K.'' and ''Club U.K.'', the latter meant for Indian students.<ref name="EncouragingStudiesAbroad">{{cite journal| last =Subramanian| first =T.S.| authorlink =| coauthors =| title =Encouraging studies abroad| journal =Frontline| volume =21| issue =11| pages =| publisher =The Hindu| location =| date =22 May – 4 June 2004| language =| url =http://www.frontlineonnet.com/fl2111/stories/20040604008412400.htm| jstor =| issn =| doi =| id =| mr =| zbl =| jfm =| accessdate =25 Jan 2012| deadurl =yes| archiveurl =https://web.archive.org/web/20110615172740/http://www.frontlineonnet.com/fl2111/stories/20040604008412400.htm| archivedate =15 June 2011| df =}}</ref> |
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According to 2004 U.K. government figures, of the 14,000 Indian students studying in the United Kingdom, 43 percent hail from South India.<ref name="EncouragingStudiesAbroad"/> |
According to 2004 U.K. government figures, of the 14,000 Indian students studying in the United Kingdom, 43 percent hail from South India.<ref name="EncouragingStudiesAbroad"/> |
Revision as of 02:38, 26 July 2017
British Deputy High Commission, Chennai | |
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Address | 20 Anderson Road, Chennai 600 006, India |
Coordinates | 13°03′56″N 80°14′57″E / 13.0656°N 80.2493°E |
Deputy High Commissioner | Bharat Joshi |
Website | British Deputy High Commission, Chennai |
The British Deputy High Commission, Chennai is the United Kingdom diplomatic mission with responsibility for southern India, namely, the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the union territory of Puducherry. The Deputy High Commissioner is equivalent to a Consul-General, and reports to the British High Commission.[1] The current Deputy High Commissioner is Bharat Joshi, succeeding Mike Nithavrianakis, who held the office for a tenure of 4 years.
Location
The consular section of the British Deputy High Commission, Chennai is located at 20 Anderson Road, Nungambakkam. The British Council and the British Library are located at 737, Anna Salai.
The Deputy High Commission
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The consular section of the British Deputy High Commission provides consular assistance and protection for British citizens. The Chennai consular region has a trade office at Hyderabad[2] and a Deputy High Commission office at Bangalore,[3] functioning from 2009, for which visas are issued from the Deputy High Commission office at Chennai.[4] The visa application centres are located in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi and Bangalore.[5][6]
- List of Deputy High Commissioners
Below is the list of deputy high commissioners of the British Deputy High Commission in Chennai:[7]
- James W. D. Locker, OBE (1949–1951)
- George E. Crombie, CMG (1951–1953)
- Leonard J. D. Wakely, CMG, OBE (1953–1957)
- Ronald G. Chisholm (1957–1960)
- Mark E. Allen, CMG, CVO (1960–1961)
- William J. M. Paterson, CMG (1961–1965)
- Clifford B. B. Heathcote-Smith, CBE (1965–1968)
- Victor C. Martin, OBE (1968–1971)
- John E. A. Miles, CBE (1971–1975)
- Alfred C. Hall, CBE (1975–1977)
- Neville A. I. French, CMG, LVO (1977–1980)
- Arthur S.-M. Marshall, CBE (1980–1983)
- Thomas Stubbs, OBE (1983–1986)
- David K. Sprague, MVO (1986–1989)
- Anthony B. N. Morey, CBE (1989–1991)
- David Cockerham, CBE (1991–1994)
- Sidney H. Palmer (1994–1999)
- Michael E. J. Herridge (1999–2003)
- Stuart H. Innes (2003–2005)[8]
- Mike Connor (2005–2009)
- Mike Nithavrianakis (2009–2013)
- Bharat Joshi (2013–present)
Functions
In 2006, the Deputy High Commission at Chennai processed 11,224 visa applications, next only to the Mumbai Centre. The High Commissions at Mumbai, New Delhi and Kolkata processed 14,366, 6,688 and 1,328 applications, respectively.[9] In 2008, of the 336,000 student visas issued in India, around 20 percent (67,000) were issued in Chennai.[10] Of late, the visa rejection rate from the Deputy High Commission at Chennai has been increased.[11]
As part of the U.K. Border Agency's new guidelines, the Deputy High Commission started processing U.K. visa applications from the British High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in a phased manner.[12][13] As of 2011, the U.K. Border Agency in Chennai processed most visa applications from Sri Lanka.[14][15]
In December 2013, the Deputy High Commission launched a pilot passport pass-back service, a user-pays service that enables applicants to retain their passport for the majority of the application processing period, for the first time in the country.[16]
The British Council
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/19/British_Council_logo.svg/180px-British_Council_logo.svg.png)
The British Council division of the Deputy High Commission is the United Kingdom's primary cultural relations organisation and is responsible for activities in education, English language, governance, science and the arts. The British Council office at Chennai covers the South Indian region. It plays an important role in helping Indian students pursue their studies in the United Kingdom.[17] The council also manages the British Library.[18] The British Council division publishes two magazines—Postgraduate U.K. and Club U.K., the latter meant for Indian students.[17]
According to 2004 U.K. government figures, of the 14,000 Indian students studying in the United Kingdom, 43 percent hail from South India.[17]
In 2010, the British Council launched the British Council IELTS Scholarship Award with the objective of assisting Indian students to continue their postgraduate study at any university abroad.[19]
See also
- List of diplomatic missions in Chennai
- India–United Kingdom relations
- List of diplomatic missions of the United Kingdom
- Foreign relations of India
- Foreign relations of the United Kingdom
References
- ^ British Deputy High Commissioner Chennai
- ^ "Hyderabad Location and Access". UK in India. Retrieved 26 Jan 2012.
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(help) - ^ "Expanded UK Visa services in Kerala". The Economic Times. Chennai: The Times Group. 2 January 2004. Retrieved 25 Jan 2012.
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(help) - ^ Kumar, Rahul (3 April 2007). "Smooth passage for students to UK". The Economic Times. Chandigarh: The Times Group. Retrieved 25 Jan 2012.
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(help) - ^ George, Daniel P. (29 August 2009). "UK grows where Oz takes the beating: Luring desi students". The Times of India. Chennai: The Times Group. Retrieved 29 Jul 2012.
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(help) - ^ "UK to launch passport pass-back service". Business Line. Chennai: The Hindu. 6 December 2013. Retrieved 7 Dec 2013.
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(help) - ^ a b c Subramanian, T.S. (22 May – 4 June 2004). "Encouraging studies abroad". Frontline. 21 (11). The Hindu. Archived from the original on 15 June 2011. Retrieved 25 Jan 2012.
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