No documents are attached to the online application – you have to send all of those in. I believe VFS Global acts sort of like the local service provider for the UK government. They take in the passport and documents, scan them to the UK, then apply the visa (or not) to your passport and return it to you.
Which UK visa should I apply for?
UK Visa Types
- Work and Business Visas. Besides of its strict rules, not allowing to get a job many of the visa holders, the UK also offers Working Visas especially for high-end professionals ...
- Student Visas. These types of visas are issued to international students who want to study in the UK.
- Tourist and Visiting visas. ...
- Family Visas. ...
- Transit Visas. ...
- Refugee Visa. ...
How do I contact VFS Global Chicago?
VFS Global - Chicago is located at 142 E Ontario St Suite# 1700, Chicago, IL 60611. VFS Global - Chicago can be contacted at (331) 250-0225. Get VFS Global - Chicago reviews, ratings, business hours, phone numbers, and directions.
How can I Check my UK visa application status?
- Your case ID number is sometimes referred to as the GWF number. ...
- Your payment reference number which you will have been issued with when you made payment. ...
- Your unique application number will be 16-digits. ...
- Your Biometric Residence Permit Number (for renewals). ...
- Health Immigration Surcharge Number. ...
How can I apply for a visa to the UK?
US Visa Application UK
- Fill in Form DS-160. You should complete the online application form DS-160 and then print the confirmation page. ...
- Pay your application fee and schedule the interview. The MRV Fee for visa applicants depends on the type of visa one applies for.
- American Visa Application Requirements. ...
- Attend the US Visa Interview in the UK. ...
Does VFS Global charges for UK visa?
The cost of the VFS service fees is 42.27 EUR per visa applicant.
Can we upload documents in VFS Global for UK visa?
Customers applying for a non-settlement visa have two options available for submitting their supporting documents. After you have applied through GOV.UK for your visa, you can upload your documents yourself when you book your biometrics appointment online with VFS Global.
Can I keep My passport with me when Applying for UK visa?
Retain your passport while your UK visa application is being initially assessed, with VFS Global's Keep My Passport While Applying service. This service, now available at a special price, will allow you to keep your passport once your application is submitted and biometrics have been enrolled.
Does VFS send passport to UK for visa?
For passports submitted for the UK visa process in India that are ready for collection, VFS Global staff will contact customers to arrange for delivery.
Do I need to submit original documents for UK visa?
All documents, apart from passports, can be originals, scans or photocopies. If you submit a document that is not in English or Welsh, it must be accompanied by a full translation that can be independently verified by the Home Office.
Is it necessary to upload documents for UK visa?
You need to upload your documents once you reach the evidence section of the application form. Click 'choose file' on the application form and select the file you need. If your upload is successful, you'll see it under the 'Files added' heading on the application form.
How long does VFS keep your passport?
In general, the decision is taken within 5 working days from the date of application . If, however, you are requested to submit additional documentation or come for an interview, the decision process may be longer.
How long does UK visa take after biometric?
If you apply for a biometric residence permit (BRP) to replace conditions (or wet ink stamp) in your passport or UK travel document, you should usually get decision: within 8 weeks of applying online if it's a visa. within 6 months of applying online if it's for settlement (also called 'indefinite leave to remain')
How do I know if my UK visa is approved VFS?
Track an application Check whether this service is available at the Visa Application Centre you are visiting. You can also track your visa application status online. Use the Reference Number present on the invoice/receipt issued by the Visa Application Centre along with your last name to access this service.
How long does VFS UK visa take?
The UK Visas and Immigration global service standard for processing non-settlement visas is 15 working days and 60 working days for settlement visas.
Can I submit my passport at VFS in person?
In person – You'll have to bring your original passport, passport bio page (2 copies), along with the passport request letter to the Visa Application Centre. To submit your passport at the Visa Application Centre, you'll have to pay a service charge for Package Transmission.
How do I know if my visa is approved VFS?
Once your application is submitted, you can track its progress through VFS Global's online tracking service. The status will be updated as and when your passport is ready for collection/delivery. Please be advised that VFS Global cannot track your application while it is being assessed within an embassy or consulate.
How do I upload documents to VFS Global for UK student visa?
As part of your application, you may need to submit supporting documents. You may choose to self-upload your documents or use the document scanning assistance service for a fee. You can self-upload your supporting documents online through the VFS' website up to the day of your appointment. This is a free service.
Where do I send my supporting documents for my UK visa?
Only to the following address:TLScontact UK Settlement Scanning Hub,18 Ryeland Boulevard, Wandsworth,London SW18 1UN.
How do I upload documents to TLScontact?
Click on the plus button ( ) in order to browse your hard drive and choose the documents you want to upload. Or you can choose to Drag and Drop your files from your hard drive to the dedicated blue space. Please note that only documents in PDF format are accepted.
How can I fill UK visa application online?
Use this step-by-step guide to help you with your visa application.Step 1: Apply on GOV.UK. ... Step 2: Register with VFS Global to book appointment, choose services. ... Step 3: Review and pay. ... Step 4: Visit the VFS Global Visa Application Centre to submit biometrics.
What is VFS Global?
3. VFS Global. This is an international company that works with a ton of countries handling visa issuance. They have a "scanning hub" in NYC. I believe that they take in your visa and paperwork and scan it to the UK home office. They hold the passport and then apply the visa to it (or not) and send it back to you.
How long does it take to get a UK visa?
The UK Visa website gives approximate processing times. They show that 80% or so of visa decisions are made within 2 days. After two weeks and not having heard a word from them, we were getting worried that the passport and materials were lost somewhere in the bowels of the VFS scanning hub.
How long does it take to get a visa after biometrics?
It’ll be just under a month total time from biometrics to receiving the visa.
Does GWF go directly to the UK government?
We first did the application online and paid our fee. That application, I believe, goes directly to the UK government. You are issued a GWF number. That's your official UK government approved number. Having this made me feel better, because despite the lack of clear communication elsewhere, I assume that paying money to the UK government and being assigned a number means that someone pretty official is on the line for actually getting things taken care of.
Can you send support emails and have them go off into space?
3. Sometimes you get a reply to your email, sometimes you don’t. You can send support emails and have them simply go off into space. When I emailed about the problem with the shipping labels, I got an email back a day or so later saying that they would contact the proper team to fix the problem and get back to me. That was 2-3 weeks ago. No word.
Can I track my passport application online in the UK?
But the UK no longer allows you to track the application online. As I understand it, materials go to a "scanning hub" in New York run by VFS Global. They scan the documents to the UK, the decision gets made there, a response sent, a visa applied to the passport (or not) by VFS, and then sent back.
