Technical problems in the VFS Global system (the new operator of British visas) continue to create serious obstacles to obtaining visa slots. As of April 2025, the situation remains critical. The platform demonstrates systematic failures, blocking access to personal accounts and the booking process, even if there are available seats.
The scale of the problem and the consequences
According to numerous reviews on relevant forums, applicants face 2 key difficulties: an extremely limited number of available slots and technical malfunctions of the VFS Global interface. The system issues the error “Unfortunately, there are no available appointment slots at this time” even when trying to record several months in advance. The situation affects almost all categories of visas, including tourist, work and student visas.
Official statistics show that the review period for standard applications is about 3 weeks for most categories when submitted from abroad. However, for Russian citizens, this period has been significantly extended to 6-8 weeks.
The special situation with Tier 4 student visas
The problem is becoming particularly relevant for applicants to British educational institutions. Tier 4 student visas (required for studies lasting more than 6 months) have their own processing features. In the period from June to October, UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) observes the so-called “student visa season”, when a significant part of the staff switches to processing this particular category of applications. However, due to technical failures of the platform’s system, the number of specialists processing applications will not affect the speed and efficiency of submitting requests.
It is important to remind that late submission of documents creates a high risk of missing the start of the training course. According to university admissions committees, about 5-7% of international students fail to start classes on time every year due to delays in obtaining a visa.
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Special conditions for persons with dual citizenship
It is important to note that for applicants with a second citizenship, there are special rules for entry to the UK. Such persons have the opportunity to apply for a visa under a simplified scheme.
Our company offers a comprehensive approach to overcoming current visa problems. Using special technical solutions for working with VFS Global, specialists ensure that they receive a document submission slot as soon as possible. The recording history is still preserved for most applicants, but our specialists are actively helping to find available slots.
The current situation with the technical problems of VFS Global requires a flexible approach and the use of all available alternative ways to obtain visa slots. Professional support provides not only a guaranteed visa slot, but also increases the chances of a positive decision on the application.
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