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.
You can receive a text message direct to your mobile phone as soon as your passport is ready for collection. The fee is an additional 0.800 Bahraini Dinar. You can request this service when you submit your visa application. Please read the SMS Disclaimer carefully before you apply for this service.
The Premium service is available for those customers who would like to experience a dedicated service with individual attention of one of our staff.The service provides the following amenities ( which are included in additional fee of 16 (Bahraini Dinar).
A separate premium lounge service
Stylish surrounding with refreshments
Photocopying service for your documents
Quicker submission of your application at the visa application center
SMS alert on the status of your application
Important note: Your visa will be processed and decided by the UK Border Agency. Using the premium service does not guarantee that your visa will be issued or processed any quicker than other visa applications.
To make an appointment to use the Premium Service please email, telephone or simply attend the visa application center reception in Manama VAC and ask for Premium Service. Please see the contact us page for details.
The visa application centre will courier your passport back to you for an additional fee of 6.00 Bahraini Dinars. If you are interested, please ask about this service when you submit your visa application at the visa application centre.
You may require photocopies of recommended supporting documentation. VFS can take copies for you at the visa application centre for a fee of 0.200 Baisa for each sheet.
Note: Please obtain a receipt when any of the services you avail of.
