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.

Services Description Service Fee JPY Photo Booth Photo booth facility inside the centre as per the UK visa photo specification 700 JPY / 6 Photos Photo Copy Photocopier facility 50 JPY / Page Courier An applicant can have his documents returned by courier service by the Japan Post 1,570 JPY / Packet Internet usage Internet usage service at Information PC in Visa Application Center 300 JPY / The first 30mins 150 JPY / every 15mins after the first 30mins Online form Print out Online application form print out 50 JPY / page

Status tracking through SMS

At VFS Global, we constantly strive to offer a range of hi-end services to enhance customer satisfaction. VFS aims is to add value to applicants' experience, while we are privileged to offer the latest hi-tech SMS service, an express route to know the status of your visa application.

Easy to use SMS service with an automated confirmation feedback message sent to the applicant's mobile phone, at various stages of the visa application process. Additionally, this user-friendly service will be followed up with an automated email message to the applicants email id informing them of the status of their visa application.

Experience the benefits of this service, which can be purchased for JPY 200 (inclusive of VAT), during the time of submission of the visa application. The form can be filled before visiting the application centre. Please visit our website and download the form in the comfort of your home - Click here to download the SMS service form.

Note: This value added service is available only in Japan (local SMS only). Please read the SMS service disclaimer carefully before applying for this service.