Published on : July 18, 2022
Key update for those applying for a visit visa for the United Kingdom through VFS Global. Applicable to all VFS Global visa application centres worldwide.
On July 15, 2022, VFS Global announced an update regarding changes to be made to the Priority Visa (PV) service offered by UK Visas and Immigration, a part of the Home Office of the UK Government.
As per the update, changes have been made to the availability of Priority Visa (PV) service for new UK visit visa applications. The number of PV appointments have been reduced by VFS Global from July 15, 2022. Less slots for Priority Visa (PV) service for new UK visit visa applications will lead to more standard applications being processed, reducing the overall processing time for all applying for a UK visit visa.
The reduction in the availability of Priority Visa (PV) services will not affect Super Priority Visa (SPV) services. As per VFS Global, the appointment availability for SPV for new UK Standard Visitor visa applications will not be reduced.
A visa outsourcing company, VFS Global represents various governments globally. VFS Global handles the administrative aspects related to visas, passports, etc. Representing 65 client governments across the world, VFS Global has 3,500+ Visa Application Centres (VACs) in 143 countries.
Operating under a partnership with UK Visas and Immigration, VFS Global provides support services for individuals applying for UK visas.
At a VFS Global VAC, you can submit your -
Priority Visa (PV) and Super Priority Visa (SPV) services are generally offered for faster processing.
As of now, priority and super priority services are only available for UK visit visas. As per VFS Global, priority and super priority services remain suspended for new -
Updates will be provided once resumed.
Currently, visit visas for the UK are taking around seven weeks for processing. Some applications might take longer. However, three weeks is the processing standard. Under usual circumstances, you can expect a decision on your visa application within three weeks of attending a VAC appointment.
Priority and super priority services are available for UK Visitor visas on an appointment basis.
UK Visit Visa - Get a Faster Decision |
|
Kind of Service |
Decision in |
Priority Services |
Within 5 working days |
Super Priority Services |
By the end of the next day |
NOTE. - ● Available at an additional cost. ● To be purchased online when booking an appointment. ● Priority and super priority services cannot be purchased at the Visa Application Centre or at a later date. |
As of now, priority and super priority services remain suspended for new study, work, and family visa applications.
UK VACs are available in 14 cities in India.
UK Visa Application Centres in India |
|
City |
Working Hours |
Hyderabad |
Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 16:00 |
Mumbai |
Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 16:00 |
Bengaluru |
Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 16:00 |
Chennai |
Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 16:00 |
Pune |
Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 16:00 |
Goa |
Additional £55 to use, opens from 09:00 to 17:30 as per the following schedule - August 13, 2022 September 10, 2022 October 8, 2022 November 12, 2022 December 10, 2022 |
New Delhi |
Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 16:00 |
Kolkata |
Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 17:00 |
Gurgaon |
An additional fee of INR 4100 to use, opens from 09:00 to 16:00 as per the following schedule - August 12, 2022 September 9, 2022 October 14, 2022 November 11, 2022 December 9, 2022 |
Jaipur |
Additional £55 to use, opens from 09:00 to 16:00 as per the following schedule - August 6, 2022 August 20, 2022 September 3, 2022 September 17, 2022 October 1, 2022 October 15, 2022 November 5, 2022 November 19, 2022 December 3, 2022 December 17, 2022 |
Chandigarh |
Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 16:00 |
Cochin |
Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 16:00 |
Ahmedabad |
Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 16:00 |
Jalandhar |
Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 16:00 |
Access to the VAC is restricted to visa applicants only. Children below 18 years of age should have a guardian or parent with them.
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