UK Visa Centre Finder

Our UK Visa Centre Finder

Applying for a UK visa with has never been easier! Whether you’re visiting, studying, working, or settling in the UK, one of the first steps is locating the right Visa Application Centre (VAC) in your area. Our UK Visa Centre Finder Tool helps you do just that — quickly, accurately, and with all the details you need.

What is a Visa Application Centre?

A Visa Application Centre is where you go to submit your biometrics (fingerprints and photo), present your documents, and attend any required appointments after applying for a UK visa online. These centres are managed by official UK visa partners such as TLScontact or VFS Global.

Both TLScontact and VFS Global are official visa application partners used by the UK government, but their use depends on the country you are applying from. Here’s a quick comparison to help clarify:

🔹 TLScontact

• Works with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)
• Operates UK Visa Application Centres in selected countries like:
  • France
  • Germany
  • China
  • Turkey
  • Algeria
  • Lebanon
• Website: https://www.tlscontact.com

🔹 VFS Global

• Also works with UKVI
• Operates in many other countries, including:
  • India
  • Nigeria
  • Pakistan
  • UAE
  • Philippines
  • South Africa
• Website: https://visa.vfsglobal.com

Which One to Use?

It depends on your country of application. The UK government assigns either VFS Global or TLScontact for your region.

How to check:

Go to the official GOV.UK visa guidance page → enter your country → it will redirect you to either TLScontact or VFS Global for appointment booking.

How Our Tool Helps

Our Visa Centre Finder Tool allows you to:

• Search by city or region.
• Filter by your nationality to find relevant services.
• Get live directions via Google Maps.
• View operating hours for each centre.
• Access trusted application links.

Who Needs This Tool?

This tool is designed for applicants who:

• Are planning to travel to the UK for tourism, study, work, or family purposes.
• Need to locate their nearest UK Visa Application Centre.
• Want a smooth and stress-free visa process.

Step-by-Step: How to Apply for a UK Visa

1. Determine your visa type (e.g., tourist, work, study).
2. Apply online on the UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/apply-uk-visa
3. Pay the visa fee and book an appointment.
4. Use our Visa Centre Finder to locate your nearest VAC.
5. Attend your appointment, submit biometrics and documents.
6. Track your application using the official tracking services.

Start Now

Use our Visa Centre Finder Tool to search your nearest application centre and get started with your UK visa process today.