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British Deputy High Commission Visa Section Chennai

Thank you for contacting the British Deputy High Commission Visa Section, Chennai. We have compiled an information sheet to answer most of the common questions that arise in the minds of both prospective applicants and current applicants. Please identify the question in the question bank and click on the same for an answer. In the event that your specific query is not addressed please write to Chennai.VisaEnquiry@fco.gov.uk

We deal with all visa applications to the UK for applicants from South India. All applications must be submitted at our Outsourcing agency called the Visa Facilitation Service (VFS) located in the region where you normally reside. They have centres at Chennai, Cochin, Bangalore and Hyderabad. Visa Application Forms (VAF) are available free of charge at VFS during working hours or may be down loaded from our web site www.ukinindia.com or www.ukvisas.gov.uk.

E-mail: Vfsuk.south@vfsglobal.com
Help line Numbers: 044 42858514 / 42858516 / 42857788

For information on visas and procedure to apply, please visit the websites. Our telephone lines (044) 42192308 and 42192310 are open on all working days Monday to Thursday between 0830 - 1130 hrs and Friday between 0830 - 1030 hrs.

How do I check if I qualify for a visa?

How do I check my application status?

How long does it take to process a visa application?

How long does it take to process a visa application to a commonwealth country/ Overseas territory?

What if I applied for a visa few weeks back and have not received any further information?

Can I apply directly at the British Deputy High Commission?

What is the procedure for making an emergency application?

Can I book my ticket to travel to the UK after lodging an application at VFS?

What should I do if I have been informed by VFS that I need to attend an interview at BDHC but have not been given a date as yet.

I applied for a working holidaymaker visa months ago. How long will it take to get an interview date?

Will I be required to attend an interview at the British Deputy High Commission/ Why do I need to attend an interview?

Could you give me an earlier interview date as I have been scheduled to attend an interview later than my travel date?

Do I need to submit originals with my application?

How do I get my original documents back if I have been refused a visa?

How do I obtain a HSMP approval letter from UK?
I am on a work permit visa in the UK. I have received an approval letter from Work Permits(UK). I am coming to India on a holiday. Can I apply for a HSMP visa in India?

I am currently on a work permit dependant visa. I have received an approval letter from Work Permits(U.K.) under Highly skilled migrant programme. Can I change my immigration status to “Highly Skilled Migrant Programâ€