What is the Cancellation fee for UK visa application? [duplicate]

What are the charges of cancelling the UK visa application? I haven't done the biometrics yet in fact not even booked the appointment, just submitted the application on gov.uk website and done the payment. So -

Will I get a full refund or there is some cancellation fees if I cancel the visa application?
Can I reapply immediately after cancellation?

This is for standard Visitor Visa.

visas uk standard-visitor-visas

Best Answer

The gov.uk site has a whole page about this, the summary at the top states:

If you applied outside the UK contact UKIV to find out how to cancel your application

You can only get your fee refunded if your application hasn’t been processed yet.

If you applied within the UK You can cancel via an online form, but you will not be refunded.

You won’t get your fee refunded if you cancel an application that you made in the UK.

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Can I cancel my UK visa application and reapply?

You can ask to cancel (withdraw) an application for a visa, visa extension or citizenship. You'll get a refund of the immigration health surcharge if you cancel before a decision has been made about your application. You may get a refund of the application fee.

Are VFS fees refundable?

The Visa Fee, Legalisation Fee, Visa service Fee and optional service fees shall be refundable only if You have paid for a Service. You may request a refund in accordance with the Refund Eligibility Criteria.

Can you withdraw a visa application and reapply?

Having a withdrawal does not prohibit you from applying for another visa, but it is important to work out whether you meet the requirements for the particular visa you are hoping to apply for.

Can I cancel VFS application?

There is no way to cancel your application online or by calling VFS customer care. You will simply waste your time and money by calling VFS.

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