{"id":7936,"date":"2026-01-27T16:57:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T11:27:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=7936"},"modified":"2026-01-28T22:48:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T17:18:50","slug":"how-to-track-uk-visa-application","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/27\/how-to-track-uk-visa-application\/","title":{"rendered":"How to track UK visa application"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you waiting for UK visa decision and want to know how to check UK visa application status? Status update helps you know whether application is under review, processed, or ready for passport collection. After submitting UK visa application, you can track status using reference number. In this blog we will discuss how to track UK visa application online<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69e81a1fcae84\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69e81a1fcae84\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69e81a1fcae84\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/27\/how-to-track-uk-visa-application\/#UK_visa_application\" title=\"UK visa application\">UK visa application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/27\/how-to-track-uk-visa-application\/#How_to_track_UK_visa_applications\" title=\"How to track UK visa applications\">How to track UK visa applications<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/27\/how-to-track-uk-visa-application\/#How_to_check_status_through_VFS_Global\" title=\"How to check status through VFS Global\">How to check status through VFS Global<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/27\/how-to-track-uk-visa-application\/#UK_Visa_Application_Centres_in_India\" title=\"UK Visa Application Centres in India\">UK Visa Application Centres in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/27\/how-to-track-uk-visa-application\/#FAQS\" title=\"FAQS\">FAQS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UK_visa_application\"><\/span><b>UK visa application<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To visit UK for purposes such as tourism, study, or business, you must apply for appropriate UK visa.  UK visa application process starts with filling out online form on UK government website. Next, you need to submit required documents and pay visa fees. If required, you may also need to attend biometric appointment or interview. UK visa approval usually takes two weeks time after application submission. During this time, you can track UK visa application status. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_track_UK_visa_applications\"><\/span>How to track UK visa applications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is how to track UK visa applications online through official British Consulate website<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/world\/india\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;to visit the official website<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You would have received a tracking ID through an SMS and also in your mail ID once your application was received<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter tracking ID received after application submission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter date of birth in format YYYY-MM-DD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter captcha text correctly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Submit<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>After submission, screen will display current UK visa application status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_check_status_through_VFS_Global\"><\/span>How to check status through VFS Global<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To track UK visa status through VFS Global, you will be required to follow the below mentioned steps : <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/atlantis-abs-uk.vfsglobal.com\/track-status?missionCode=GBR&amp;countryCode=ind&amp;lang=en\">VFS Global Atlantis <\/a>tracking page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter Reference Number (GWF Number) &#8211; This is unique number starting with GWF mentioned on appointment confirmation letter or VFS receipt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter email address- Use same email ID entered during visa application on GOV.UK website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete captcha verification, if shown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Sign In or Submit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UK_Visa_Application_Centres_in_India\"><\/span>UK Visa Application Centres in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Location where UK visa application center are located in India:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>City<\/th><th>Address<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Bengaluru<\/td><td>Prestige Atrium, Shivaji Nagar, Bangalore \u2013 560001<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mumbai<\/td><td>Express Tower, Nariman Point, Mumbai \u2013 400021<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New Delhi<\/td><td>International Trade Tower, Nehru Place, New Delhi \u2013 110019<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kolkata<\/td><td>Rene Towers, Rajdanga Main Road, Kolkata \u2013 700107<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pune<\/td><td>Gera 77, Kalyani Nagar, Pune \u2013 411014<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chennai<\/td><td>Fagun Towers, Egmore, Chennai \u2013 600008<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hyderabad<\/td><td>Sunil Chambers, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad \u2013 500034<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ahmedabad<\/td><td>Bhikhubhai Chambers, Paldi, Ahmedabad \u2013 380009<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chandigarh<\/td><td>SCO 62\u201363, Sector 8C, Chandigarh \u2013 160018<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Goa<\/td><td>Gera Imperium Grand, Panjim, Goa \u2013 403001<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jalandhar<\/td><td>MIDAS Corporate Park, GT Road, Jalandhar \u2013 144001<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cochin<\/td><td>S&amp;T Arcade, MG Road, Cochin \u2013 682016<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overstaying beyond UK visa validity can lead to deportation, fines, and possible entry ban. Always follow UK visa rules and apply for visa extension or renewal through official procedure before visa expiry to avoid issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Point to remember:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Visit GOV.UK website for latest updates if UK visa application is under process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GOV.UK provides UKVI contact details for different departments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can contact UKVI to check application outcome, but this service is paid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email enquiries through UKVI contact page cost \u00a32.74 per email<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQS\"><\/span><b>FAQS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>How to track my UK visa application?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>After submitting your visa application, you will receive tracking ID via SMS and email. 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