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How do I get a refund from VFS?

Author

James Craig

Published Apr 11, 2026

To apply for a refund, you must properly and fully complete and submit a Refund Request by filling online form on “Contact Us page. All refund requests should be submitted to VFS by You either through an email or in person in the VFS Indian Consular Application Centre or though the online form.

Can UK visa fees be refunded?

UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) fees are for application processing, not for visas. You can only get a refund if you cancel your visa request before they’ve started to process it. If you applied from within the UK there is a no refund policy.

Is UK visa fee refundable if rejected?

Refused applications Where an application has been considered by the Home Office and is refused, the fee paid will not be refunded.

How do I get a refund from immigration?

If you submitted your application through ImmiAccount or paid through ImmiAccount

  1. Log into your ImmiAccount.
  2. Go to ‘Manage Payments’ in the ‘My Payments’ drop-down tab.
  3. The payment status will be displayed.
  4. If the payment status in ImmiAccount is: ‘Credit’ then select the ‘Request Refund’ option from the actions menu.

Will I get refund if I cancel passport appointment?

The fee will be forfeited if applicants do not submit application at Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or a Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) within this period. No claim for refund, return or exchange of fee will be entertained for passport-related services.

How long does it take for UK visa refund?

How long it takes. You usually get your refund within 6 weeks of getting a decision on your visa application. It can take longer if you appeal or ask for an administrative review after your visa application is refused.

What if I made a mistake on my UK visa application?

Mistakes on application form can be disastrous. If the mistake is interpreted by officials as an attempt to mislead or deceive, the application must be refused. If the application is for an entry clearance, it will also lead to a 10 year ban on re-entry.

How do I know if my UK visa is approved?

If you are applying from the UK, then you should receive a letter or email that confirms that your application is approved. Once approved, your Biometric Residence Permit should arrive with you by courier within 7 – 10 days of receiving your decision letter.

Can I get a refund for my application fee?

​​​Visa application charges and citizenship application fees are paid to assess your application. You can’t get a refund just because your application was not successful.

How long does it take to get refund from credit card?

Credit card refunds are issued back to your credit card account—you typically can’t receive your refund in other forms of payment such as cash. Refunds on credit card purchases usually take 7 days. Credit card refund times vary by merchant and bank, with some taking a few days and others taking a few months.

How do I cancel my passport after payment?

The applicant is required to open the PSK official website and login. Then clicking on the tab which says Submitted or View Saved Applications and then click on the Schedule Appointment option. After this, two options will appear – either to reschedule the appointment or cancel the same.

Can I refund my passport payment?

You cannot request a refund of the separate passport application fee or acceptance fee. We cannot refund passport application fees except in very limited circumstances outlined in 22 C.F.R. § 51.53(a).

How long does it take for home office to refund?

You usually get your refund within 6 weeks of getting a decision on your visa application. It can take longer if you appeal or ask for an administrative review after your visa application is refused.