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    Additional services

    The fees listed on this page are in addition to the visa application fee. The services can be purchased at the visa application when you attend your appointment. The services listed on this page are supplied by VFS.

    On this page you will find the information listed below. You can use the quick links listed here to take you the information or you can scroll down the page.


  • Courier service

    The visa application centre will courier your documents back to you for a fee of 40.00 Saudi Riyals. Please ask for this service when you attend the visa application centre.

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  • Photocopying service

    VFS staff can take copies for you for a fee of 2.00 Saudi Riyals for each sheet.

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  • Photograph service

    The cost for 6 photographs is 40 Saudi Riyals. The photographs meet UK Border Agency photograph specifications.

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  • SMS text services

    SMS news updates will be sent to you informing you of the status of your visa application. Once purchased you will receive several automated feedback messages (available in English and Arabic) to your mobile phone informing you of what processing stage your visa application is at. At the end of the process you will receive an automated email message (in English only) to your registered email address, informing you that the UK Border Agency has made a decision on your visa application and your documents have been returned to you using the courier service (fee payable) or is ready for collection.

    You can buy this service for 8.00 Saudi Riyals, at the same time you submit your visa application form, supporting documents and biometric information at the visa application centre. The SMS application form can be downloaded and completed before you visit the visa application centre.

    Note: This value added service is available only in Saudi Arabia (local SMS only). Please read the SMS Service Disclaimer carefully before applying for this service.

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  • Premium service lounge

    The VFS premium service lounge service is now available at all visa application centres. The service includes:

    Dedicated premium lounge
    Hot /cold beverages
    Light refreshments
    Photograph service
    Photocopying service
    Courier of your passport to home or office address once the decision and your documents have been returned from the UK Border Agency.

    Premium service lounge fee: 280.00 for each visa applicant.

    How to apply for this service

    You can apply in one of the following two ways:

    1. Ask for the premium service lounge at the visa application centre when you attend for for your appointment.

    2. Call the visa application centre of your choice from Saturday to Wednesday - 09:00 to 17:00 (local charges apply):

      • Jeddha +966 545590391
      • Riyadh +966 1 2886644
      • Al Khobar +966 3 8976254

    Note: There is no guarantee that you will be issued a visa if you use the premium service lounge - all applications are considered on their individual merits, against the requirements of the UK Immigration Rules. Also using this service does not mean your visa application will be processed more quickly than other visa applications.

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