UK visa application centres are operated by commercial partners (also known as ‘suppliers’) on behalf of UK Visas and Immigration.
In some locations, the commercial partner will change. This means applicants may start their visa application with one commercial partner and finish it with another commercial partner.
Upcoming UK Visa Partner Changes
Between September 2024 and January 2025, the commercial partner will change from TLScontact to VFS Global in some locations in:
- Africa
- Europe
- the Middle East
- Central Asia
Other parts of the world are not affected. In regions where the visa partner changes, the changes will not affect the decision on the application or how long it takes to get a decision.
What to Expect
If an application is affected, the applicant will get emails from TLScontact and VFS Global. Applicants should read all emails from TLScontact and VFS Global. They may have actions to continue an application.
Erickson Insights & Analysis
Erickson Immigration Group will continue to monitor developments and share updates as more news is available. Please contact your employer or EIG attorney if you have questions about anything we’re reporting above or case-specific questions.