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Applying Online

From Monday 6 May we will only accept online applications.

You can find the online application form under Do it online on the right side of this page.

When you have completed your online application, you will receive an email message containing your application number (also known as a 'GWF reference'). Please make a note of this number.

Once you have applied online you should print off a hard copy of your application form and take it to your nearest visa application centre (VAC) along with your supporting documents.


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).

To apply for a visa to enter the UK, please visit the UK Border Agency in Sri Lanka website

What does VFS Global do?

  VFS Global manages visa application centres for the UK Border Agency here in Sri Lanka, where you should submit your completed visa application form, supporting documents and biometric data. Please see the Visa application centre page on this website for VFS visa application centre address and contact details.

You can also email or phone (call rates apply) the VFS Global call centre if you have a general enquiry about UK visas or the visa application process.

Who decides if I will get a visa?
  Your visa application will be processed and decided by UK Border Agency staff. VFS staff does not, play any part in or influence the outcome of your visa application. If VFS staff claims to be able to influence your application, you should notify in writing the Head of Visa Services at the British High Commission in Colombo. You can find their address on the UK Border Agency in Sri Lanka website
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