Applying for a UK visa from Australia

During March 2014, VFS Global will take over running the visa application service in Australia.

New UK visa application centres will open in:

Sydney
Melbourne
Brisbane
Perth
Canberra

The British High Commission or British consulates will no longer provide a visa biometric enrolment service.

Priority service

You can choose to buy a priority visa service to fast track your application. Priority applications will be placed at the front of the queue to be processed. The priority service fee is £100 for non-settlement applications and £300 for settlement applications. You can only pay for the service online before visiting the biometric enrolment centre. You must bring your priority visa service receipt with you when you attend your appointment. You cannot purchase the priority service at the biometric enrolment centre in Adelaide.

Use of the priority visa service is optional and does not imply or guarantee that your visa application will be successful. All visa applicants must meet the requirements of the UK Immigration Rules. The fee for the priority service and the visa application fee are not refundable if your visa application is refused.

Priority service processing times

We aim to process all non-settlement priority visa service applications made in Australia within 5 working days and all settlement applications made in Australia within 10 working days.

Your application may take longer if you:

do not include the priority service receipt with your application, or you submit it afterwards. Please ensure this receipt is stapled to the front of the application form, and write ‘priority’ on the front of your envelope
have previously been refused a visa for the UK, or refused leave to enter the UK
have previously been deported, removed, or otherwise required to leave the UK
have overstayed a period of leave in the UK
have previously been refused a visa for Australia, Canada, New Zealand, USA or the Schengen countries
have been convicted of a criminal offence in any country
do not submit all relevant documentation with your application

If you are wanting to apply for a UK visa from Australia and you suspect that your application may take longer due to any of the reasons listed above or for some other reason then you may well benefit from having expert legal advice and assistance. We are specialists in all aspects of UK immigration law and policy and provide a boutique service to select clients. Email us your enquiry to info@solicitorsfirm.com and we will respond promptly with sensible and useful advice.

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Keiumars Maleki

My mother application of leave to remain was granted a few days ago!Every solicitor whom I approached advised me not to waste my time as it is an impossible task!Dr Mansouri told me it is a difficult task but it is worth to try and there are points which could be highlighted in the application and will increase chances of success.So he provided a very comprehensive letter and attached to the application , and this letter was indeed the key to success.As I have said to him, his professionalism and expertise are outstanding as he made an almost impossible task possible, and I am grateful to all his help in this difficult time. I also express my gratitude to his paralegal Rosie who is always ready to help.

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Mr Mansouri is the most gentle, honest and likeable solicitor I have ever encountered. Likewise, his team are courteous and professional. I will happily use this firm for all my legal matters.

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Good communication with clients.

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