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.
SMS Service - track your application
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 stage your application is as it's being processed. 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.
You can buy this service for 0.500 Omani Riyals (VAT excluded), at the same time you submit your visa application form, supporting documents and biometric data at the visa application centre. The application form can be downloaded and completed before you visit the visa application centre by clicking
here.
Note: This value added service is optional and is available only in Oman for local SMS only.
Please read the
SMS Service Disclaimer carefully before applying for this service.
Courier service:
The visa application centre will courier your documents back to you for a fee of 5.00 Omani Riyals. Please enquire about this service when you submit your visa application at one of our service desks.
Photocopying service:
If you are advised by our service staff that you will need photocopies of certain recommended supporting documentation, for a fee of 0.200 Baisa for each sheet our staff will take copies for you.
Premium service lounge:
The service includes:
Dedicated premium lounge
Hot /Cold Beverages
Light refreshments
Visa Photograph facility
Photocopying of Documents
Courier of your passport to home or office address once the decision is received from the UK Border Agency.
Premium lounge service fee:
16 Omani Riyals for each visa applicant.
How to apply for this service:
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You may avail of this premium service lounge, at the reception desk of the visa application centre. OR |
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Call the VFS call centre on +968 24497078 from Saturday to Wednesday (08.00 to 16.00) to book yourself. |
Important: This service does not imply or guarantee in any way that applicants using the premium service lounge 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.
