UK Business Visa from India - Status Check

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I have recently applied for long term UK business visa (2 years) in India. Last time when I had applied for Muti Entry 6 months Business Visa, I had received a reference number to track the status online (The reference format was CHAC/*****/***/***). I used this link last time for status update.

However this time I did not receive any Refrence Number neither did I receive any email confirming the receipt of the application form. Also the above given link to check the status has a disclaimer "This tracking module is only applicable for applicants applying for Kenya and Nigeria"

I wrote to VFS global and they confirmed back that application is under process at BDHC, however they did not answer anything around how to track and how to get reference number

Just wanted to check with experts here

  1. How do I check the status of my application?
  2. Is status check only a paid service now (some SMS stuff I opt last time with some fee, which I forgot to opt this time)
  3. Is there any way to track the status based on the reference number generated (GWF0********) while submitting form at new UKBI site





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How can I check my UK business visa status?

You can also use the UKVI online tool at: www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-inside-outside-uk. Using email is often the best option for how to check your UK visa application status, as your email enquiry is more likely to be directed to the caseworker dealing with your particular application.

How can I track my UK visa application from India?

An applicant just has to send an SMS to the number \u2013 7333 from his or her mobile phone. This service is available for all Indian network service providers both on CDMA and GSM platforms. The content of the message is as follows: VISA \u2013space- UK \u2013 space- Your Passport Number.

How do you check if my UK visa is approved?

Phoning the UKVI contact centre
  • Telephone: +44 (0)300 790 6268 (or +44 (0)203 875 4669 if you cannot dial 0300 numbers) and select option 1.
  • Monday to Friday, 24 hours.
  • Calls cost 69 pence per minute on top of your standard network charges.


  • How can I track my UK visa using GWF number?

    How to track the visa status with a GWF number? You need to share your GWF number to check the status of your visa application with the UK visa service centre via SMS or email. The UK visa and Immigration department won't be able to give you an update on your visa status without a GWF given at the time of submission.



    How To Track UK Visa Application Status Online




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