VFS Dhaka UK Visa Appointment — Biometrics, Fees, and What to Bring
VFS Dhaka UK Visa Appointment — Biometrics, Fees, and What to Bring
VFS Dhaka is at Nafi Tower, 53 Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan-1, 7th Floor, Dhaka-1212. You cannot walk in — an appointment is mandatory, booked through the VFS portal after submitting your online visa application.
The appointment itself is straightforward. The logistics around it catch people off guard.
Appointment Protocol
Arrive no more than 15 minutes before your scheduled time. VFS Dhaka enforces this — arriving too early means waiting outside, not inside.
Bag policy: Only one airline cabin-size bag is permitted (55cm x 35cm x 20cm). Large bags, backpacks, and suitcases must be stored elsewhere. There is no secure storage at the VFS centre.
Mobile phones: You may be asked to keep your phone in a locker or switched off during the appointment.
What Happens Inside
- Document verification: A VFS staff member checks your appointment confirmation and passport
- Biometric capture: Fingerprints (all ten fingers) and a digital photograph
- Document scanning: BDT 1,200 if you did not self-upload your documents online. If you uploaded everything yourself during the online application, skip this and save the fee
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VFS Fees
| Service | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard processing | Included | ~15 working days |
| Priority Visa Service | £500 (~BDT 85,900) | 5 working days |
| Super Priority | £1,000 (~BDT 171,900) | Next working day |
| Sylhet User Pays Fee | £76.50 (~BDT 13,150) | Mandatory for Sylhet |
| Chittagong Premium Fee | £80.00 (~BDT 13,750) | Mandatory for Chittagong |
Super Priority availability fluctuates in Bangladesh. Check the VFS portal when booking.
The Premium Lounge Myth
VFS offers a "Premium Lounge" for an additional fee. It provides a more comfortable waiting area with refreshments. It has absolutely no impact on your visa outcome or processing speed. Agents who suggest it "improves your chances" are wrong.
After the Appointment
VFS retains your passport during processing. You will receive an email or SMS when a decision is made. If approved, your passport contains a vignette sticker valid for 30 or 90 days — you must enter the UK within this window.
Satellite Centres
If you are outside Dhaka, VFS also operates at:
- Sylhet: Merchant Tower, Level 3, East Mira Bazar, Sylhet-3100
- Chittagong: The Peninsula Chittagong, Bulbul Center, 486/B CDA Avenue
Both charge a mandatory additional fee, but many applicants find the cost worthwhile to avoid travelling to Dhaka.
The Bangladesh to UK Skilled Worker Guide covers the complete VFS logistics alongside the document upload strategy and the most common reason applicants get turned away — a name mismatch between the booking and the passport.
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