The services mentioned here are optional. To use them, you will need to pay an extra fee in addition to the visa application fee. You must pay this extra fee when you attend the visa application centre only.
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Courier service
The visa application centre will courier your documents to you for a fee of
40.00 Saudi Riyals. Please enquire about this service when you attend the visa application centre.
Photocopying service
VFS staff can take photocopies for you for a fee of
2.00 Saudi Riyals for each sheet.
Photograph service
The cost for 6 photographs is
40 Saudi Riyals. These photographs meet UK Border Agency specifications.
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 currently. 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 have returned your documents to the centre you submitted them.
You can buy this service for
8.00 Saudi Riyals when you attend the visa application centre. The
SMS application form can be downloaded and completed before your visit the 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.
Premium service lounge
The VFS premium service lounge service is now available at all visa application centres. The service includes:
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Dedicated premium lounge |
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Hot /cold beverages |
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Light refreshments |
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Photograph service |
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Photocopying service |
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Courier of the decision on your visa application and documents (including your passport) to your home or office address. |
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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:
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Request for the premium service lounge at the visa application centre when you attend. |
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Call the visa application centre of your choice from Saturday to Wednesday - 09:00 to 16:00 (local charges apply):
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Jeddah +966 545590391 |
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Riyadh +966 14831759 |
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Al Khobar +966 3 8976254 |
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Important: This service does not imply or guarantee in any way that applicants using the premium service will have a faster turn around time or be successful in their visa application. All visa applicants must meet the requirements of the UK immigration rules.
