The services mentioned here are optional. To use them, you will need to pay an extra fee in addition to the visa application fee. You must pay this extra fee when you attend the visa application centre only.
SMS Service - Track Your Application
VFS Global is pleased to be able to offer an SMS service which updates customers in Uganda on the progress of their UK visa application. The easy to use SMS service sends an automated message to the applicant's mobile phone at various stages of the visa application process. This is followed up with an automated email message to the applicant’s email address informing them of the status of their visa application. The SMS text service is only available in English.
The SMS text service can be purchased for UGX 5000.00 (VAT inclusive), when your visa application is submitted. The SMS service application form can be completed before visiting the application centre.
Note: This optional value added service is available only in Uganda (Local SMS Only.
