Paying the UK Visa Fee: how it works in United Kingdom — first-hand
Short answer
Visa fees can be paid using a third-party credit card, though some cards may be declined due to bank restrictions. If payment or website errors occur, try disabling your VPN, switching browsers, or checking for biometric appointment slots around midnight.
From real experience
For a UK visa application, having approximately 400,000 (currency not specified) for two people might be considered insufficient, with the source of funds being a critical factor.
The visa fee can be paid using a foreign credit card belonging to someone other than the applicant. The application form has specific fields for information, and a final section allows for additional written explanations or a cover letter for complex situations.
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When encountering payment issues for a UK visa application using an Uzbek bank card, try disabling VPN on the form submission page and check if OTP (One-Time Password) codes are being sent to your email, as they might not arrive via SMS.
Sometimes, using a different browser or a mobile device can resolve the issue.
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Users encounter website errors ('page error code') after payment and issues finding biometrics appointment slots for UK visas.
Slots are released daily and are quickly booked. Recommendations include trying browser access, disabling VPNs when accessing VFS, and checking for new slots around midnight local time.
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If an applicant receives an appointment confirmation email for a UK visa application, but the online system still shows an error, it is highly probable that the appointment is confirmed.
Payment for the visa application fee is typically required after booking the appointment slot, not during the booking process itself.
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There are user reports indicating that certain payment cards are no longer functioning for visa fee payments in the UK.
Users experiencing issues should consider alternative payment methods or check with their bank.
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Payment by Belarusian bank cards (e.g., BNB Bank) in the UK is reported to be functional as of April.
While generally accepted, it's advisable to confirm with your bank or have alternative payment methods available.
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It is permissible to pay the UK visa application fee using a credit card belonging to someone other than the applicant.
This is a common practice and does not negatively affect the application.