The UK Visa Tracking GWF Number is a unique reference number assigned when you apply for a visa to the United Kingdom.
You can use this number to track your visa application and know the status from ‘Submission’ to ‘Pending for a decision’ to ‘The decision is delivered to your visa application center’. This only allows you to track the status from the VFS side.
How Do I Know My GWF Number?
Well, first question first.
You can get your GWF number after you submit your application online. Your completed visa application form (VAF) should have your GWF number mentioned.
You must also use this GWF number to book your appointment and submit biometrics to any of the biometrics partners of the United Kingdom government (eg – VFS Global). Once you submit the biometrics, you will receive an email with the details of your tracking ID and status.
Once you submit the biometrics and documents successfully, your visa application processing officially starts here.
How To Track UK Visa Application With GWF Number?
Well, to be honest, you can’t track your UK visa application for detailed status for free. All you get from the GWF tracker is the following statuses:
- Your application has been submitted to UKVI.
- Your Application is Awaiting A Decision
- Decision Received from UKVI
- Your Passport is ready to be delivered
Most of the time, stage 1, 2, and 3 comes fast, one after another. UKVI takes a longer time for a decision after you submit the application, depending on the type of visa you are applying for and the complexity of the application.
Steps To Track UK Visa Application with GWF Number
Well, to track your UK visa application with the GWF number, visit the VFS Global Tracking website.
Please note that this link will work only if you have submitted your visa application and biometrics through VFS. For other external service-providing companies, this link won’t work.
You can then put your reference / GWF number on the first field and your last name on the second.
Click the submit button, and you will see where your application stand.
You can collect your passport only from the VFS Global office when the status is ‘ready to deliver’. If you purchase a courier service, the passport will be dispatched when your status change to ready to deliver.
Also Read: Countries You Can Visit Visa Free On with A UK Visa
How To Know UKVI Status of Visa Processing
If you want to know how long UKVI will take to give you a visa decision or at which status your visa application stands, you need to send them a paid email. You can’t track the UKVI-specific status from this GWF visa tracker.
To know the personalized status, visit the UKVI contact center website.
Click the Start button, and give the detailed information with your query on the next screen. Pay the email reply fee of 2.74 GBP and send the email.
You will receive a reply pretty shortly. UKVI officially asks for 5 working days, but in our experience, we receive email replies within 24-48 hours.
If you have a follow-up query regarding the same issue, you can reply existing email/ ticket for free.
UKVI Phone Number for Visa Status
If you don’t want to wait for an email reply or need someone to explain your situation over the phone, you can directly call UKVI. You can talk to English-speaking agents 24/5, Monday to Friday.
However, if you want to talk to someone in any other language, they have staffs of the following languages:
- Arabic
- Cantonese
- French
- Hindi
- Mandarin
- Russian
- Spanish
Local language speakers’ availability depends on the language you choose.
Arabic: Open from Sunday morning until Thursday afternoon, 5 am to 1 pm UK time.
Cantonese: Open from Monday morning until Friday morning, 1 am to 9 am UK time.
French: Open from Monday morning until Friday afternoon, 9 am to 5 pm UK time.
Hindi: Open from Monday to Friday morning, 4 am to midday UK time.
Mandarin: Open from Monday morning until Friday morning, 1 am to 9 am UK time.
Russian: Open from Monday morning until Friday afternoon, 6 am to 2 pm UK time.
Spanish: Open from Monday afternoon until Friday night, 1 pm to 1 am UK time.
The cost of the call will depend on how long you would talk to the agent. Each minute will cost you 69 pence on top of your carrier charges.
I submitted my application for UK visa on 12th April2023, but didn’t got any feedback yet. My tickets are books for 24th May. Please update
I have submitted my passport to ukvi mirpur centre on 8th September 2023 but Im still waiting for my passport collection.I have no update about my visa or passport my last enrolment is 11sep after extension from university.I’m very worried.I don’t have any idea what I do the next.plz give me suggestions.
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I submitted application for uk visit visa on 02 may 2023 please update.
I applied for my UK visa on 15 of May 2023 at VFS Kochi ( Kerala) office by priority basis, still now (26 may 2023)I didn’t receive my visa,or any Visa confirmation mail
On 16 of May I got one mail Visa Application which has arrived at the UKVI Decision Making Centre and is now awaiting consideration
Please do needful
My application number GWF070339752
Hi Arun Kumar u received visa? Please call me I’m manikandan from Kodaikanal 9003269273
Hi sir I applied for priority visa Oct 18th 2023 but I got a mail straightforward 19th Oct right now i didn’t get any response for my visa almost 17 days now no response can pls find that .. than you ref number GWF073200516 name anil mandadapu
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I need an update about my visa ,is up to 15 working days now
Am apply for uk Visa,but unfortunate am not give the visa without knowing the reason and the during the time I was gave I couldn’t see letter that back my passport, so can I know the reason
Within the processing I did not see any messages on my email address or through my phone number
I had applied for UK Visa and provided my biometrics on 4th JULY 2022 from VFS Global Kolkotta Since then my passport is with VFS Global Kolkotta, but till now the Visa has not been granted nor rejected.I would like to request to kindly return my passport so that I can apply for visa to visit other countries .
I need an update about my visa ,is up to 15 working days now
I need an update about my UK visa, is about 15 working days now GWF070780244
I submitted my application and biometrics on 17th May 2023 and it is now 20 working days.
Kindly advise me on status of processing.
GWF 070558929
Application reference no (TRN) 100025670900003
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Application reference no (TRN) 100025670900003
I wrote on 15th June asking to advise me on status of processing my application.
There is no response.
Hello sir /ma’m I summited my all documents 5 months working days I when I will get my finally visa.
my GWF069290198
I Have applied on 31-05-2023 and still no update on my visa and i need to travel on 27/06/2023 – GWF070960474
Hello, I applied for the visa since 6th of June and it’s now 15 days still processing when do I get my response my holiday is next week?
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Hello, I applied for a UK visa on 24/05/2023 in Kampala Uganda. My GWF Number is GWO7O780365. When can I get the response.
British Trit Mohammed Omar who apply for UK innovator Founder Visa try to decided on his visa up on Casework Appendix innovator founder to immigration rules which is seeking experience people establish business in the UK.
My Number is GWF070842267 .Please let meknow the status.
Hello,
I applied for my visa on 8th June 2023. But I have got no response yet. Kind request to please provide an update.
Tracking number: GWF070933429.
Thank you, waiting for your kind response.
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Hi, applied on 9/6/23 for a UK visa for a school trip for my daughter who is 16. Her application number is GWF070546230, application was made via Tlscontact Cyprus Nicosia. We paid for priority visa, which states 5 days for a decision. We are now 5 days from the trip and we are in no mans land. This is causing a lot of stress to our teenage daughter.
Can you please update us on the situation .
Thanks
I applied for on 3/07/2023. The application number is GWF071351207. She paid for Priority which states 5 days priority for a decision. We are now 2 days from the travel date to UK.
Can you please update us.
Regards!
I have applied for viza application on 26 of June still my viza has not yet come today is 13 of July almost 15 days
I applied for a visitor’s visa application submitted on 18th May 2023. Its 8 weeks now no response from the centre.
Please let me know how long I’ll need to wait more. My Grandson is starting to get get depressed.
My ref: GWF070411837 of 18/05/2023 at Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.
I have applied for visa 16 June and I took priority service but I didn’t get any response.Please let me know about my visa process. This is my references no GWF071221333
GWF072928493. Is my GWF. So please Sir. I will looking forward to verifying my own
Thanks
I applied for visa 16 June and I took priority service .I didn’t get any response till now plz let me know my visa process.my reference GWF071221333
Thank you
Dear Sir ir Madam
I am just a Hepler from Myanmar in Singapore .
I very disappointed refused my visiting visa application. As a helper very hard to get a chance to go to UK.This is part of my dream .
I work in Singapore about 6 yrs ready.I worked very hard.So my employer want to bring me(1 month) holiday in UK. I just go for my holiday .
I am not go work or stay there .I feel very sad .
I lost my chance. I can’t goback holiday to my hometown also. Because Myanmar situation is very bad .So please …. give me a chance to go UK .Please …think about for me .god bless u
Thanks …
I have done biometric 22june 2023, they want additional documents in 7th July and i submitted 12july and this time they sent me “Home Office – UKVI – UK Decision Making Centre – Work Sponsored
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I’m really worried about that💔😭
Have you got any reply yet?
And please mention your countary also.
Trit Mohammed Omar who apply for UK innovator visa with Reference GWF076050166 but i can’t request the appointment date can You help me?
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I applied UK visa on 22nd of June and submitted the biometric, I took priority service .I didn’t get any response till now Please let me know my visa process.my reference GWF071397919. and we are travelling by end of this month.
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Have you gotten any replies yet?
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Have you got your decision. If yes, how many days it took?
I do hope UK VISA is not having problems with enough hands to work for them. There’s so much delay in making a decision on almost all the applications for visa. This is causing undue stress for the applicants and their loved ones. The people in charge should please do something and let’s know what the problem is.
I have applied for my Visa on 24th July 2023 on priority visa. Today is 03/08/2023 I have not yet received any communication for my VISA status. Request you to kindly update the status of my VISA, my reference number is GWF071943997.
I am worried about as It has been 10 days now.
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Hi my name is Amandeep kaur I applied for uk visa on 10 July now is 7 August still no response
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Hi My name is Krishan, I recently applied for UK spouse visa on 18rh July it’s been a month still haven’t received any update may I know how long will it take more to make decision thanks.
My name is Rekha. My passport no. is T3054034. I have applied uk visa on 9 August 2023 online but didn’t know the status
Hello, I applied for a UK visa on 04 Aug, 2023 in New Delhi. My GWF Number is GWF071772633. Please let me know When can I get the response.
Hello, I have applied for UK visas on behalf of my spouse and three children and biometrics carried out on 18th may,2023 but didn’t know the status.
Their names and particulars are:
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(1) Anita C., GWF070230642
(2) Martha O., GWF070234348
(3) Bernard O., GWF070234809
(4) Eseoghene A., GWF070236485.
Pls, let me know via email.
Thanks.
Hello i have applied my student visa on 22nd august and today its 30th august but no response i get also i have taken priority in that they have to give response within 5 working days my refrence number is GWF072476012 please provide my visa as soon as possible because from 18th sept my classes are going to start i have not booked my ticket after visa i have to do all things please provide my result as soon as possible
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GWF072476012 hi my name is sameer i have applied for my student visa on 22nd aug 2023 with priority but till now i have not received my result can you please tell me why it is getting late as i have paid priority fees also what the use of that fees if i have to wait long
Hello, I applied for a UK study visa on 22 Aug, 2023 in Chandigarh. My GWF Number is GWF072476012. Please let me know When can I get the response. Also i have applied my visa on priority basis.
Hello someone apply visa for what I noticed is that I received message on my email which the message is
Approval visa:
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Tracking code
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Hi Arun here from Mumbai India, I have done my biom on 5th Aug 2023 on standard type (health and care visa) . On 23rd Aug received NSF MAIL, After that nothing till Today is 06/09/2023 I have not yet received any communication for my VISA status. Request you to kindly update the status of my VISA, my reference number is GWF072377002.
Hi, Mayur Kothari here I have done my biometrics on 31st August through VSF global Pune for UK visa and still I have not any further communication by them. My visa application was priority one. Usually you had mention that priority visa come in 7 days and that time have been completed.
Request to you kindly update the status of my VISA. My reference number is GWF072920966
Hi, I completed by biometrics on 25th of August through VSF global Singapore for UK visa (it was priority application)
It’s mentioned that priority visa can come in 5 working days, but I have not received any notification yet.
Request to you kindly update the status of my VISA. My reference number is GWF072751003
I have done my biometric on 19 September on priority visa services but i have not receive any mail regarding my visa . Please let me know about my visa status
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Good morning, I have done my biometric on 22/09/23 on priority visa service but I have not received any emails regarding to my visa. Kindly, let me know about the progressive of my visa .
Hi,
I have applied for my visa on priority basis on September, 08 of 2023 with my dependent but haven’t received any response. My classes have already been started. Please send me an email of acknowledgement.
Details are given below:
GWF072758510
GWF072756693
Dear Sir,
With the greatest respect could you please track my student visa status which was applied on August 28, 2023, and has not received any update till now?
Name: Emmanuel Adjei
Ref no: GWF072879227
I have submitted my standard visitor Visa through TLSContact in Palestine.
biometric date on 20th September 2023
Transferred to UKVI on 25th September 2023.
TLSContact email decision has been made and another email that passport will be received within 5 to 7 business days on 9th October 2023.
No email from UKVI yet as of 10th October 2023.
Please help me to track my visa application
Name versha versha
Ref no. GWF073433525
I am Ahmed Nejash i was applied visa Health care work by universal visa consultant and i am out side uk (from ethiopia).
I never got a GWF number
GWF074657769 CAN YOU PLEASE UPDATE THE STATUS.
Kindly update me about GWF074725373
Kindly update me on GWF073682955.
I submitted my application since October 2023. It is like 4months now.
Hi,
below mentioned my reference no for uk visa.
GWF076230856
I have already submitted my passport in UK Embassy on 02 April 24 how much time it will take.