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The VFS UK visa application centre is officially authorised
by the UK Border Agency to accept visa applications for
all visa categories, collect visa application fees and
return passports to applicants. In addition, the VFS UK
visa application centre arranges interviews with the UK
Border Agency at the British Embassy.
The UK visa application centre is run and managed
by VFS (Thailand) Ltd. VFS provides a visa application
support service only. VFS staff have no power or influence
over the outcome of a visa application. The decision to
issue or refuse a visa is made by the UK Border Agency.
Use of visa agents
There are a number of visa agents in operation throughout
Thailand. Applicants may choose to use them to help prepare
their visa application. It is important to note that these
agents are in no way whatsoever connected to the UK Border
Agency and they have no influence over the outcome of a
visa application. The UK Border Agency's outsource partner
is VFS Global, who operate from the VFS UK visa application
centre. VFS staff are clearly identifiable by their uniform.
Any decision to use the service of an agent is entirely
at the applicants' discretion.
This site contains important information on the visa
application process. Please go through the content carefully
before making a visa application.
- 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 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.
- Useful Links
British
Embassy Thailand
UK
Border Agency
Working
in the UK
British
Council Thailand
UK
Trade & Investment (UKTI)
Visit
Britain
UK
Border Agency Visa Services
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