UK introduces new fast-track visa service in SL

11 June 2013 10:54 am Views - 12799

Britain has introduced a new fast-track Visa service in Sri Lanka with effect from June 24, 2013, the British High Commission in Colombo announced.

It said that “customers in Sri Lanka who apply for a UK visitor visa can request a brand new Fast Track visa service. For an additional fee of LKR 10,000 (including taxes), the Home Office will expedite the visa application and return the documents in 5 working days.”

Issuing a statement the High Commission said, “Customers may request this service if they are applying for a visitor visa (excluding student visas) and have travelled without difficulty in the last five years to one of the following countries: UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada or a Schengen country.”

Customers can book an appointment online by visiting: www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk  

Customers are advised to schedule an appointment in advance as there is a limited allocation of Fast Track slots each day. Customers with a normal online appointment may avail a Fast Track service without a separate appointment only if there are unallocated slots available.

For further information about Fast Track including terms and conditions and guaranteed processing time, log on to: www.vfs-uk-lk.com