UK rollout of eVisas hit by problems facing foreign nationals and refugees just two weeks in

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Foreign nationals have already faced problems with the government’s rollout of electronic visas just two weeks in, with some travellers having difficulty boarding UK-bound flights and refugees left without any way to prove their immigration status. Home Office officials said they have done extensive training with airline carriers and have set up 24/7 helplines for carriers and foreign border force to easily check someone’s visa status. However there are several new refugees who have been given eviction letters from their Home Office accommodation but they don’t yet have an eVisa.” Mr Seymour added: “If you ring the eVisa resolution centre you get an ‘I’m sorry our queue is full call back later’.” The Home Office said it is monitoring the average wait times for the resolution centre and working to resolve any problems. open image in gallery Airplane goers have had difficulty proving their immigration status on their way back to the UK from abroad The charity is also supporting two unaccompanied asylum-seeking children who have been granted refugee status, and set up with eVisas by the Home Office.