VFS Biometric Appointment for UK Visa in Nepal — What to Expect
Your VFS biometric appointment is the final step before your UK visa decision. Be fully prepared.
Your VFS biometric appointment is the final step before your UK visa decision. Be fully prepared.
What Is the VFS Biometric Appointment?
After completing your online UK Student Visa application, you must attend an in-person appointment at a VFS Global Visa Application Centre to submit your biometric data (fingerprints and photograph) and hand over your original documents.
In Nepal, VFS Global operates UK visa application centres in Kathmandu (New Baneshwor) and Birgunj. Most applicants use the Kathmandu centre.
How to Book Your Appointment
- Complete your online visa application on gov.uk and pay all fees
- After payment, you will be redirected (or emailed a link) to the VFS booking portal
- Select Nepal as your location, choose your preferred VFS centre, and pick an available date and time
- Save your appointment confirmation email — you will need to present it at the centre
Book your appointment as early as possible, especially during May–August when demand is highest for September intake.
Documents to Bring on the Day
- Appointment confirmation (printed or on your phone)
- Passport (original) — the same passport used for the application
- All supporting documents in original (bank statements, TB test certificate, academic certificates, IELTS/PTE certificate)
- Printed copies of your online application form (GV3) and payment receipt
- Passport-size photographs (even if uploaded online — centre may ask for physical copies)
- CAS statement (printed)
What Happens at the Centre?
- Document submission — a VFS staff member will check your appointment confirmation and direct you to a counter
- Document scanning — originals and copies are scanned and checked
- Biometric enrolment — fingerprints from all 10 fingers are captured, and a digital photograph is taken
- Passport collection arrangement — you can opt to collect your passport from the centre or request courier delivery
The entire process typically takes 30–60 minutes, though wait times can be longer during peak season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can someone else attend the VFS appointment on my behalf?
No. Biometric data collection is personal and you must attend in person. There are no exceptions.
How long does it take to get a decision after the biometric appointment?
Standard processing is up to 3 weeks from the date of your biometric appointment. Priority service is 5 working days. Super Priority is the next working day.
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