UK Visas and Immigration

UK Visas and Immigration
Agency overview
FormedApril 2013 (2013-04)
Preceding agency
Employees7,500
Minister responsible
Agency executive
  • Abi Tierney, Director General
Parent agencyHome Office
WebsiteUK Visas and Immigration

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is a division of the Home Office responsible for the United Kingdom's visa system. It was formed in 2013 from the section of the UK Border Agency that had administered the visa system.