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UK visa application centres in Germany
VFS Global takes UK visa applications in Germany. VFS Global has run the UK visa application centres in Germany since 4 December 2024, when it took over from TLScontact.
TLScontact no longer runs the UK visa application centres in Germany. VFS Global does, since 4 December 2024.
- VFS Global started operating the UK visa application centres in Germany on 4 December 2024 (GOV.UK, read 1 Nov 2026).
- Between September 2024 and January 2025 the commercial partner changed from TLScontact to VFS Global in some locations (GOV.UK, read 1 Nov 2026).
- GOV.UK's visa application centre finder sends Germany to VFS Global's UK page (GOV.UK, read 1 Nov 2026).
Where UK visas are handled in Germany
The cities and addresses are only on VFS Global's own page, which we couldn't read: check them there before you go.
Book only on the official site: visa.vfsglobal.com/deu/en/gbr/attend-centre.
Fees
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| UK Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months) | GBP 135 | GOV.UKread 1 Nov 2026 |
| UK ETA (for visa-exempt nationals, incl. EU citizens) | GBP 20 | GOV.UKread 1 Nov 2026 |
Booking and rules
- VACs run for UKVI. UK visa application centres are run by commercial partners on behalf of UK Visas and Immigration, which decides the application. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
- Apply online first. You must apply online before booking a visa application centre appointment. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
- Living where there is no centre. People can choose a centre in another country if theirs has none. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
- Visitor visa needs a VAC appointment. Standard Visitor visa applicants apply online and attend a visa application centre appointment. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
- Processing time. A Standard Visitor visa decision normally takes 3 weeks. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
- Europeans need an ETA, not a visa. Most Europeans (including French and German citizens) visit with an ETA rather than a visa. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
- ETA cost. An ETA costs £20. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
Visa centre or agency?
An agency can help you fill in the forms and gather the documents, but you still hand in the application at the centre yourself, and only the embassy or the deciding office decides. Agencies on our Germany list that name UK visas on their own websites. In Düsseldorf: Visas United.
FAQ
Where do I apply for a UK visa in Germany?
At VFS Global. Book on visa.vfsglobal.com/deu/en/gbr/attend-centre.
Do I need an appointment at VFS Global?
How much is the UK visa fee in Germany?
UK Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months): GBP 135; UK ETA (for visa-exempt nationals, incl. EU citizens): GBP 20.
How long does a UK visa take from Germany?
A Standard Visitor visa decision normally takes 3 weeks (GOV.UK, read 1 Nov 2026).
Does TLScontact still handle UK visas in Germany?
No. VFS Global started operating the UK visa application centres in Germany on 4 December 2024 (GOV.UK, read 1 Nov 2026). GOV.UK's visa application centre finder sends Germany to VFS Global's UK page (GOV.UK, read 1 Nov 2026). Book through visa.vfsglobal.com/deu/en/gbr/attend-centre.
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Sources, read 1 Nov 2026 unless marked: GOV.UK. We are not the embassy or any visa operator, and we don't book appointments.