Time between submitting application online and biometric appointment at VFS
 

Hi -



I was trying to find this, but can’t clearly on VFS site.



How much time is allowed between submitted the application online and booking biometric appointment in person/uploading supporting documents?



We submitted online application , but now have some loose ends with the paperwork to print out , etc.



What is the reasonable time between submitting online application and turning up physically at VFS?



Many thanks !

Re: Time between submitting application online and biometric appointment at VFS
 

I went through this process last week. I submitted online on 26 January and booked the first available appointment which was on 1 February. I am in NZ so probably varies. Where are you applying from?

Re: Time between submitting application online and biometric appointment at VFS
 

I am applying from India .

The first available appointment is later this week but I still need to order stamped bank statements from 4 different banks , so wanted to know if how much time I have in theory,

There were no specific restrictions mentioned on UKVi site , so my guess is a week or so is fine probably …?

Regards,

Re: Time between submitting application online and biometric appointment at VFS
 

Once you apply online you can go anytime. If you are scanning in the documents yourself they ask to make sure that’s done at least 24 hours before your appointment, but I got them to scan mine for me (cost extra) and they did that at my appointment. (May be different in India though!).

Re: Time between submitting application online and biometric appointment at VFS
 

Okay thanks , that’s what I thought.

Last question - how long did your appointment take , including VFS scanning the documents ?
Just trying to understand how much time to allocate .

Cheers !

Re: Time between submitting application online and biometric appointment at VFS
 

I was there for an hour but a lot of that time was waiting for my turn. They check your paperwork with you and then they go away and scan it, then they call you in for the biometrics which took about 10-15 minutes.

Also, if you want priority service you need to ask them at the appointment and pay for it there.

Re: Time between submitting application online and biometric appointment at VFS
 

Okay thanks very much and best of luck with your application !