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Welcome to the website of the UK Border Agency Visa Application Centre in South Korea


      LATEST NEWS

  • 01 July 2009: The online visa application system, Visa4UK, will be unavailable on Friday 3 July at 08:00 to 11:00 British Summer Time. During this time you will not be able to apply online or check existing applications. The is due to essential testing of the online World-Pay system. The UK Border Agency apologises for any inconvenience this may cause.

  • 01 July 2009: The UK Border Agency online points-based system tools will be unavailable on Sunday 5 July between 17:00 and 18:05 British Summer Time. The self-assessment tool, sponsorship management system and sponsor application will be offline so that essential maintenance work can be carried out. You will not be able to use the online points-based system tools during this time.

  • 18 June 2009: The UK Border Agency at the British Embassy in Manila has introduced new checklists for points-based system Tier 4 Students; which needs to be completed and submitted with your application. Please visit the "How to apply" section on this website for further information.

  • 12 June 2009: Online application system survey. We would like to hear your views about our online visa application system, Visa4UK, so that we can look at ways to improve the service we offer you. The survey will not take more than 3 minutes to complete. The responses are anonymous and they will not affect the outcome of your application. Follow this link to complete the survey. Thank you for taking part.

  • 05 June 2009: As of 1 July 2009 it is mandatory for all visa applicants to make an appointment prior to submitting their application. If you do not wish to make an appointment you will have to wait longer to submit your application. Please go to the 'Scheduling an Appointment' page to make an appointment. Prior to making an appointment we recommend that you fill your application form online: please visit the Visa4UK website to apply online (www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk).

  • 03 June 2009: Customer satisfaction survey. We would like to hear your views on the visa application process. This online survey will give us valuable information on how you found the visa application process and areas for improvement. The survey will take less than 5 minutes to complete and your answers and comments are confidential. It will not affect the outcome of your visa application in any way. Thank you for taking part.

  • 20 May 2009: Visa letters. Important information for students
    The UK Border Agency has issued a reminder to foreign nationals who are applying to study in the United Kingdom under tier 4 of the points-based system. If you are applying under tier 4, please make sure that the visa letter issued to you by your approved education provider contains all of the required information as described in the tier 4 guidance. If you submit an application with a visa letter that does not contain all the required information, your application will be refused. It is your responsibility to make sure that the information you submit with your application is correct and complete. If your visa letter does not contain the required information, please contact your approved education provider.

    If you want to know what the visa letter must contain, you can find checklists at the following links:
    adult students (postgraduate students and others)
    child students

  • 18 May 2009: Visa4UK offline. The online application system Visa4UK will be offline for essential maintenance for 48 hours from 08:00 GMT on 26-28 May 2009. You will not be able to apply online, or access your application during this time. If you require urgent travel to the UK, for example to attend a funeral or for urgent medical treatment, you should contact your local visa application centre, call centre or the UK Border Agency at a British mission. Please see the contact details on the 'contact us' page on your country website. The UK Border Agency apologises for any inconvenience.

  • 08 May 2009: Due to an IT problem, the UK Border Agency is experiencing delays processing some visa applications. We process around 200,000 visa applications per month and most applications have not been affected by the current problem. The UK Border Agency apologises for any inconvenience and is working hard to fix the problem. We continue to monitor the situation very closely. Should anyone require urgent travel to the UK they should contact their local visa application centre/ call centre/ UK Border Agency at a British mission.

  • 06 April 2009: If you want to study in the UK from 31 March 2009 you must make your application using the Points Based System Tier 4 (General) student or Tier 4 (Child) student. Please make sure that you complete the correct application form and points scoring appendix. If you are making an on-line application you must select the correct visa category and pay the correct fee. You are advised to carefully read the Tier 4 points based system guidance. Failure to provide the correct information may lead to your application being refused.

  • 01 April 2009: Dates for implementation of visa regimes in Bolivia, Lesotho, South Africa, Swaziland and Venezuela announced. Please visit the UK Border Agency Visa Services website for more information.

  • 31 March 2009: New student immigration system launches in the UK on 31 March 2009. The points-based system aims to simplify the application processes. To find out more visit the UK Border Agency Visa Services website.

  • 25 March 2009: From 31 March 2009, people wanting to make an application under Tier 1 (general) will need to hold a minimum level of academic qualification that is equivalent to a UK Masters degree, which is confirmed by UK NARIC. Further information on new rules for skilled and highly skilled migrant workers can be found on the UK Border Agency website.
  • Who Are We?

    VFS Global is a commercial company, working in partnership with UK Border Agency at the British Embassy here in South Korea providing services to help people apply for UK Border Agency.


  • How Can We Help You?

    You will find information on this site, supplied by UK Border Agency, about how to apply for a UK visa, if you need one. From this site you can also use our free email service to obtain the same information. We also offer a telephone information service.
    Information about the UK's immigration rules and policies can be found on UK Border Agency's website (www.ukvisas.gov.uk).

    VFS also manages visa application centres for UK Border Agency here in South Korea, where you should submit your application, your biometric fingerscans and pay the application fee.


  • Who Decides If I Will Get A Visa?

    Your visa application will be processed and decided by UK Border Agency staff. Neither VFS, nor any of our staff, play any part in or influence the outcome of your visa application. Visa application centre staff are not aware of the decisions taken by visa officers in respect of individual applications.

    If any member of our staff claims to be able to influence your application, you should inform the nearest British diplomatic mission as soon as possible.

    Comments about the service received at the visa application centres can be emailed to Customer Services and Feedback

    Applications made in South Korea will be processed by the UK Border Agency at their regional visa application centre at the British Embassy in Manila. This will not change the application process for customers in the Republic of Korea who should continue to apply at the UK Border Agency visa application centre at:

    UK Border Agency visa application centre
    5F Danam Building
    Namdaemun-Ro 5Ga 120, Jung-Gu
    Seoul, South Korea

    Documents and passports will be forwarded by commercial courier to the UK Border Agency at the British Embassy in Manila, where the application will be processed and a decision taken. The latest information on visa processing times can be found on this website. Should an interview be needed, this will take place at the UK Border Agency in Seoul. Applicants will not be required to travel to Manila.

    Please apply for your visa early - you can apply up to 3 months in advance.

  • Business Hours

    Visa application centre: 8:00 - 13:30 (Monday - Friday)
    Passport collection: 11:00 - 13:30 (Monday - Friday)
    Call centre: 9:00 - 15:00 (Monday - Friday)


  • Useful Links

    Do I need a visa? (UK Border Agency Website)

    The British Embassy at Seoul, South Korea

    The British Council

    The British Chamber of Commerce

    Visit Britain

    Working in the UK


  • Where Can I Get Advice?

    VFS Global and its staff cannot give you advice on how to complete your application, or what type of visa you should apply for. If you need help with your application or advice about the UK's immigration rules and requirements, you should seek advice from a qualified immigration adviser. In the UK immigration advisers regulated by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC - www.oisc.gov.uk).

    You can also obtain advice from legally qualified professionals regulated by designated professional bodies. A list of legally qualified professionals who can advise on immigration matters can be downloaded from the following websites:

    Law Society of England and Wales
    Law Society of Scotland
    Law Society of Northern Ireland
    Institute of Legal Executives

    Please note: The Law Societies of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and the Institute of Legal Executives cannot provide direct help or advice on visa applications. They can only provide a list of law firms who can advise on immigration matters.

  • Enquiries

    If you have a visa enquiry our staff at the visa application centre would help you out. You may also call our call centre or send us an email inquiry.

    Email inquiry
    E-mail: info.ukkr@vfshelpline.com

    Call centre
    Callers from Seoul: 6926 5050
    Callers outside Seoul: 0082 2 6926 5050

    Timings:
    9:00 - 15:00
    Please note: Callers will be charged 6,600KRW/Call (This is a fixed rate per call).
    Only local Korean credit cards accepted.
    Privacy notice: We would maintain the confidentiality of all personal information and your call will be monitored.

    Public transportation Information

    Bus Blue Line - 402
    Green Line - 0014
    Yellow Line - 03
    Subway 10 minutes walk from Subway line No.1 Seoul station, Gate number 4
    5 minutes walk from Subway line No.4 Hoehyeon, Gate number 5

    UK Border Agency Visa Application Centre (Seoul) (MAP)
    5F Danam Building
    Namdaemun-Ro 5Ga 120, Jung-Gu
    Seoul, South Korea

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