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UK visa application centre: Bloemfontein

Find the current venue, then follow your booking instructions. UKv4SA does not hold appointment availability.

Source-checked 12 November 2026 · Introductory guidance

Current UK visa venue

Scheduled premium centre · VFS Global

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein, 202 Nelson Mandela Avenue, Bloemfontein 9324

Check the address in your appointment confirmation and on the official UK mission page before travelling. Other countries using VFS may use different buildings.

This is a scheduled premium venue. Attendance depends on dates offered for your application and an additional premium service fee. Do not assume it operates every weekday.

How to get an appointment

  1. Apply online

    Start the relevant GOV.UK application. Follow its identity and appointment instructions.

  2. Book through VFS

    Use the application handoff, select an available centre and save the confirmation and QR code.

  3. Prepare to attend

    Use your checklist, prepare document uploads or scanning, and bring what your appointment instructions require.

What to bring

  • The valid passport or travel document used for the application.
  • Your appointment confirmation / QR code and the relevant application checklist.
  • The supporting documents or copies required for your chosen upload or scanning service.
  • Any additional items requested in your own instructions.

Is this the old TLScontact centre?

VFS Global replaced TLScontact for UK visa application centres in South Africa from 22 October 2024. Use the current VFS UK mission details rather than an old TLS address or phone number.

Contact and decision updates

Open the official Bloemfontein UK centre page for current notices. For booking/service help, use official VFS contact guidance. A centre cannot provide a running UKVI decision update; read the tracking guide if you are waiting.

Sources & what this guide covers

Official information checked 12 November 2026. This page explains introductory logistics; it does not assess individual eligibility. Confirm current official instructions before payment or travel.