⚠ PAYMENT OPTION CHANGES: From 16 May 2023, all new UK visa applications from Sierra Leone will be moving to a fully online payment process. Find out more under "Payment information".

ADDED VALUE SERVICES

Designed to enhance your application experience



Upgrade your application experience

Added Value Services are entirely optional. Purchasing any of these services will in no way affect or influence UK Visas and Immigration’s decision on your application.

Assisted Service

Assisted Service

Want help scanning and uploading your documents?

Want to make sure that your documents have been scanned and uploaded correctly? No time to do this yourself? Get our staff to do this for you when you come to our Visa Application Centre for your appointment.

Payment: Bank transfer (*)

GBP 27.60
SLL 949,000.00
Assisted Service Settlement

Assisted Service Settlement

Your Sponsor needs help uploading documents for Settlement visa?

You want to ensure that your sponsor documents are scanned and uploaded correctly? No time to do this yourself?

For an additional fee, documents can be sent by you, your sponsor, agent or representative, by post to the SCANNING HUB in the UK, along with the Payment Confirmation, Document Checklist and Declaration. If you purchase this standard service, documents will be scanned in 5 UK working days from receipt of the documents at the scanning hub in the UK. Click here to read more.

Payment: Bank transfer (*)

GBP 90.00
SLL 3,098,000.00
Assisted Service Settlement Priority

Assisted Service Settlement Priority (London Hub only)

Your Sponsor needs help uploading documents for Settlement visa within 24h?

You want to ensure that your sponsor documents are scanned and uploaded correctly? No time to do this yourself? For an additional fee, documents can be sent by you, your sponsor, agent or representative, by post to the SCANNING HUB in the UK, along with the Payment Confirmation, Document Checklist and Declaration.

If you purchase this priority scanning service, documents will be scanned within 24 hours from receipt at the scanning hub in the UK. Please note – this Added Value Service is not included in the Settlement Priority Visa service package and it is not mandatory to purchase this service with the Settlement Priority Visa service. Click here to read more.

Payment: Bank transfer (*)

GBP 120.00
SLL 545,000.00
Keep My Passport

Keep My Passport

Enjoy the peace of mind of keeping your passport with you while you’re waiting for a visa decision.

There are many situations where you might need your passport while you’re waiting for your visa application to be processed. You may need to travel elsewhere or need it for ID purposes, or you may just prefer to keep it with you.

By choosing ‘Keep My Passport’, your access to your passport will not be impacted by any potential travel restrictions, and you have the security and reassurance of knowing that you have your passport with you if you need it.

When a decision has been made on your visa application, you will be asked to submit your passport to TLScontact, for your visa to be added.

Payment: Bank Transfer


GBP 58.65 / SLL 2,019,000.00
Flexi Appointment

Flexi Appointment

Don’t worry about delays and travelling during busy times when booking your appointment – choose flexi and arrive when it suits you.

Even travelling locally right now can be unpredictable and stressful. Make life easier by booking a flexi appointment. You can arrive at the Visa Application Centre at any time during opening hours on the day of your appointment, so you can travel at less busy times when it’s safer and more convenient for you.

Payment: Bank transfer (*)


GBP 89.00
SLL 3,077,000.00
Prime Time Appointment

Prime Time Appointment

Can’t come to our visa centre during business hours?

Payment: Bank transfer (*)

GBP 88.13
SLL 3,034,000.00
Priority visa settlement

Priority visa service - settlement (service offered by UKVI)

Get your application decision within 30 working days.

Payment: Online


Form Filling Assistance

Form Filling Assistance

Need help completing your on-line application form?

Are you unsure how to answer certain questions in the online application form?

Do you have any questions about the information required for your application?

No problem: our experienced staff can guide you in this process.

Payment: Bank transfer (*)


GBP 25.00
SLL 861,000.00
On Demand Mobile Visa Service

Apply Anywhere

Can't come to us? We'll come to you! If you have a busy schedule or trouble getting to our centre, we can come to a location of your choice to process your application.

Payment: Via bank transfer

On demand

Travel Services

Global Rescue Membership

Global Rescue Membership

TLScontact is a Global Rescue Safe Travel Partner

Global Rescue provides the ultimate in reassurance for travellers in an uncertain world.

Payment: Online


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Other Services

SMS Notification

SMS Notification

Want an immediate alert when your passport is available for collection?

Would you like to be notified immediately once we receive your passport?
We will send you an SMS so that you can pick it up the same day.

Payment: Bank transfer (*)


GBP 1.20
SLL 42,000.00


(*) Standard Chartered Bank, Cnr Lightfoot and Boston Street, Freetown.