Overseas Visitors Records Office

The Overseas Visitors Records Office is located at 323 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1JL

Please check this website for the documents you will need in order to register and bring them with you when you attend.

Every effort will be made to ensure that we remain open between 09.00-4.00pm. However, there maybe occasions when we have to close at very short notice.

Please check this website for closure and other updates as this could save you time.

Opening times & Admission process

OVRO Opening Hours

OVRO IS CLOSED ON THURSDAYS - An Admission Slip process has been instigated - Please click on link below for further details.

How to register for the first time

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A REGISTRATION PROFORMA IS REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW REGISTRATIONS, REPLACEMENTS OR IF IT IS YOUR FIRST TIME TO VISIT OUR OFFICE. - Please click on the link below for further details

Reporting changes and New Visas

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Once you have registered, you must report changes to OVRO. Changes to your home/work/study address and occupation must only be reported to your local police station. All other changes must be reported to OVRO

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Latest News and information - 16/09/16: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS - 2016

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