VFS Global announces major UK visa application changes across the USA
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), in partnership with VFS Global, has announced the establishment of 38 new UK Visa Application Centres (VACs) across the United States, effective from 15 July 2025. From this date, customers will no longer be able to book appointments at Application Support Centres (ASCs) unless scheduled prior to 15 July. Under the new system, applicants must book an appointment at their nearest VFS Global VAC, attend in person and complete both biometric enrolment and passport submission during the same visit. The new model includes ten free-to-use centres in major U.S. cities and 28 user-pay centres to accommodate applicants in other regions. Document courier services will no longer be required, as all submissions will occur on-site. This change is intended to streamline the application process and improve efficiency for both applicants and UKVI. Customers with existing ASC appointments may still attend those centres for biometric enrolment between 15 July and 1 August 2025.