Visa Application Process For UK Goes Online

13 May 2013

All visa applications to UK to be made online, this was announced by the British High Commission in Dhaka on Sunday ‘this is a further step to improve application processes for visa’.

On May 19 all the applications present under point based system for UK will go online, which include dependents. A media release is saying that other application will go online from 2^nd June.

After the mentioned dates, manually completed applications would not be accepted, he added. After online form is filled the applicant need to take a printed copy along with supporting documents to nearby visa application centre in Sylhet or Dhaka.

Appointment is not required except using a premium service, it said. The biometric details would be recorded in similar manner as earlier, no changes to this. Applicants who do not have access to a computer with internet and printer can make use of UK’s commercial partner, equipment by making a small payment. 

Biometric details such as finger scans and digital photograph would be recorded as earlier. Applicants without access to a computer connected to the internet and printer can use UK’s commercial partner, VFS Global, equipment for a small fee. Application and supporting documents can be submitted at the same time without any need to visit the center twice, media release said.

The Prime Time services, Premium Lounges and Fast Track will continue as usual. The application details for online submission will be made available on www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk.