What will happen when I attend for my appointment?

When you attend your appointment, you:

Should arrive 15 minutes before your appointment ( if you are late you will need to reschedule your appointment ); and
Provide your biometric data.
Deposit your passport, application form and supporting documents in a drop box ready for collection by a courier.

The application will then be sent to UK Visas & Immigration.

HOW TO APPLY

Follow these steps to apply for a visa to the UK.
Step 1

Visit the UK government website for visas and immigration in Argentina and apply for a visa online.
Step 2

To complete the application process, you must book and attend an appointment at the visa application centre (user pay) All UK visa applicants are required to book an appointment prior to submission. Walk in applicants will no longer be accommodated.

You can find more information on the ‘book an appointment’ page.
Step 3

On the day of your appointment, plan to arrive 15 minutes early at the visa application centre. Bring your appointment letter and application pack, your passport and a second valid form of identification.

When you arrive at the visa application centre you will collect a token. Wait until your token is called to make your application.

Please hold on to your receipt as you will need this later to collect your documents.

Important note: You will not be able to submit further documents once your application has been submitted at the visa application centre. The documents that you submitted at the time you made your application will be the only documents that are considered.
Step 4

Enrol your fingerprints and photograph (known as biometric information collection) at the visa application centre. This includes a digital finger scan (all 10 digits) and a digital photograph. The finger scan procedure uses an electronic scanner. No ink, liquid or chemical. You should ensure that your fingertips are free from any forms of decoration (for example, henna), cuts, abrasions or other markings as these may affect your ability to provide acceptable finger scans. Your digital photograph must be taken with full face and without sunglasses or tinted spectacles, or head covering unless it is worn for religious or medical reasons. Your face should be clearly visible with no hair across the eyes. We cannot process your visa if you do not submit your biometric information.
Step 5

You will have your documents returned to you by express courier.

The fee paid for the Visa Application Centre is in addition to the visa application fee. The GBP59 fee covers the Visa Application Centre (User Pay) Service fee and the courier shipments to the UK Visas and Immigration Decision Making Centre in Bogotá (Colombia) and back to your preferred mailing address.

The Visa Application Centre (User Pay) Service fee is not refundable if the visa application is refused or if the applicant fails to cancel their appointment within 48 hours of their scheduled appointment.

Note that this service is free for applicants who are applying for a European Economic Area Family Permit/Swiss National Family Member visa.

The Visa Application Centre uses the Home Office’s mobile Biometric Enrolment System (BES) equipment to take biometric data (finger scans and digital photograph).

Please note: Although we make every effort to ensure that the Visa Application Centre (User Pay) service takes place as advertised, incidents beyond our control (such as natural disasters, security issues, etc.) may cause disruption and impact our ability to run the Visa Application Centre (User Pay) Service. In the unlikely event that we are unable to collect your biometrics on your date of appointment, we will either offer you an appointment on the next scheduled service date or, if you prefer, provide you with a full refund.