Once you’ve submitted your UK visa application, it’s natural to want to track its progress. Knowing how to check the status of your visa application can save you time and anxiety. If you’ve applied for a UK visa, you can easily track the status of your application through the VFS Global website.

Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide to help you check your UK visa status:

1. Visit the VFS Website

   Go to the official VFS Global website.

2. Select the Country You Are Applying From

   Choose the country from which you submitted your application.

3. Select the Country You Are Applying For

   Next, select the country for which you are applying (in this case, the UK).

4. Click on 'Track Your Application'

   Find and click on the “Track Your Application” option.

5. Click on 'Click Here'

   A new page will appear; click on the “Click Here” button to proceed.

6. Enter Your Details

   You’ll be prompted to enter your Global Web Form number (GWF No.) and the email address you used when submitting your visa application.

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Once you’ve entered these details, you’ll be able to see the status of your visa application. The possible statuses include:

• On Hold
• In Process
• Approved (You’ll receive an email notification)
• Refused (You’ll receive an email notification)

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You can go for any one of these 04 options!*: 1) Administrative Review 2) Appeal to First Tier Tribunal 3) Judicial Review OR 4) Re apply UK visa

SMS Updates from VFS

After your biometric appointment, you can opt for SMS updates. This service sends instant updates on your visa application status directly to your mobile phone. The SMS service will keep you informed about key stages of your application, and when your passport is collected by the Bluedart agents and then dispatched.