- Who Are We?
VFS Global is a commercial company, working in partnership
with the UK Border Agency at the British High Commission
here in Sri Lanka providing services to help people apply
for a visa to enter the United Kingdom (UK).
- How Can We Help You?
You will find information on this site, supplied by the
UK Border Agency, about how to apply for a visa to enter
the UK, if you need one. You can also use the VFS free email
service and telephone enquiry service (20 LKA per minute
plus tax) to obtain the same information. VFS also manages
the visa application centre in Colombo where you should
submit your completed visa application form, supporting
documents and biometric data. Please see the 'Contact
Us' page on this website for the VFS visa application
centre address and contact details..
Information about the UK's
Immigration Rules and policies can be found on UK Border
Agency website.
- Where Can I Get Advice?
VFS staff cannot give you advice on how to complete
your application, or what type of visa you should apply
for. If you need help with your application or advice about
the UK's immigration rules and requirements, you should
seek advice from a qualified immigration adviser. In the
UK immigration advisers are regulated by the Office of the
Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC - www.oisc.gov.uk).
You can also obtain advice from legally qualified professionals
regulated by designated professional bodies. A list of legally
qualified professionals who can advise on immigration matters
can be downloaded from the following websites:
Law
Society of England and Wales
Law
Society of Scotland
Law
Society of Northern Ireland
Institute
of Legal Executives
Please note: The Law Societies of England, Wales,
Scotland and Northern Ireland and the Institute of Legal
Executives cannot provide direct help or advice on
visa applications. They can only provide a list of law firms
who can advise on immigration matters.
- Who Decides If I Will Get A Visa?
Your visa application will be processed and decided
by UK Border Agency staff. VFS staff do not, play
any part in or influence the outcome of your visa application.
If VFS staff claim to be able to influence your application,
you should inform the UK Border
Agency as soon as possible.
- Useful Links
Do I need a visa?
UK Border Agency Visa
Services
British
High Commission, Sri Lanka
UK
Border Agency
Working in the UK
British
Council Sri Lanka
UK
Trade & Investment (UKTI)
VisitBritain
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22 July 2010:
Secure English language testing announced for student Tier 4 (General) applicants. |
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19 July 2010:
Corrections to the Student Tier 4 policy guidance. |
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19 July 2010:
Important changes to Tier 1 (General) visa applications from 19 July 2010. |
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13 July 2010:
Changes to Tier 4 guidance on student loans and students with International Baccalaureate qualifications. |
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13 July 2010:
The Visa Application Centre in Colombo will be moving to new premises. |
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12 July 2010:
Beware of bogus UK visa websites. |
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