UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services

When you apply for a visa, settlement (‘indefinite leave to remain’) or citizenship in the UK, you’ll usually need to use UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS).

Use UKVCAS to provide:

  • your biometric information (fingerprints and photo)
  • supporting documents for your application

You’ll be told if you need to use UKVCAS when you apply.

What you need to do

You’ll usually need to attend an appointment at a UKVCAS service point to provide your biometric information.

You can provide your supporting documents either by:

  • uploading them into the UKVCAS online service
  • having them scanned at your UKVCAS appointment