UKVI is the division of the UK Home Office responsible for the UK visa system. Common reasons to call include visa application status, settlement queries, British citizenship questions, and biometric residence permit issues.
Dial 0300 123 2241 directly (within the UK)
011 44 300 123 2241
011 44 300 123 2241
0011 44 300 123 2241
00 44 300 123 2241
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Call at 9:00 AM GMT when lines open
Have your GWF (Global Web Form) reference number ready
Avoid calling during peak summer months (June–August) when visa volume is highest
Use the UKVI online contact form for non-urgent queries
Tuesday–Thursday, 9:00–10:00 AM GMT
UKVI online contact form on gov.uk
Visa application status tracker on gov.uk
British Embassy or Consulate in your country
Yes. From abroad, dial +44 300 123 2241. Replace the leading 0 with +44 for international dialing. Standard international calling rates apply.
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Have your GWF (Global Web Form) reference number, passport number, and any relevant application reference numbers. UKVI will verify your identity before discussing your application.
Call Tuesday through Thursday between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM GMT. Avoid Mondays and the summer months when visa application volume is highest.
Yes. PhoneTheWorld lets you call any UK number from your browser. Just enter +44 300 123 2241 and click call. No app required, pay-as-you-go, credits never expire.
Yes. UKVI offers an online contact form and visa status tracker on gov.uk. You can also contact the British Embassy or Consulate in your country for assistance.
United States
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