This blog focuses on the upcoming shifts in commercial partners for UK visa applications and how these changes may affect the process.
Significant changes are coming to the visa application process for UK visas, with a shift in the commercial partners handling these services in various global locations. From September 2024 through January 2025, the management of visa application centres in parts of Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia will transition from TLScontact to VFS Global. This means that some applicants may begin their visa process with one partner and complete it with another.
If your application is affected by this transition, you will be notified by email from both TLScontact and VFS Global. It is crucial to read these emails carefully, as they may contain important instructions on next steps. Ensure that you check both your inbox and junk folders to avoid missing any vital communications. Always verify that emails are legitimate by confirming the sender’s address ends in @tlscontact.com or @vfsglobal.com.
For those applying within the UK, the transition is expected in Autumn 2024, when the current provider, Sopra Steria, will be replaced by TLScontact. These changes should not impact the outcome or processing time of your application.
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