Super premium service

This page describes our 'super premium' service for applications to extend a migrant's stay in the UK.

What is the super premium service?

If you use the super premium service:

• a Government Mail courier will collect your application forms and documentation;
• our officers will visit you to enrol your biometric information (fingerprints and facial photograph) and obtain your signature; and
• we will then make a decision on your application within 24 hours of your biometric enrolment.

We will arrange the visit:

• at a location of your choice; and
• at a convenient time and date for you (between 09:00 and 17:00, Monday to Friday), with a minimum of 48 hours' notice following initial contact.

We use a range of equipment to enrol your biometric information, so the location for the visit must have:

• a private room with good light (either natural or electric lighting);
• a power supply; and
• a table or desk where equipment can be placed.

How much does it cost?

The fee for the service is £6,000, plus the 'premium service' (applying in person) fee for your application type. We will limit the service to a maximum of 4 main applicants and a maximum of 10 people per visit.

Who can use the super premium service?

You can use the super premium service if you are applying to extend your stay in the UK:

• under Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 4 or Tier 5 of the points-based system; or
• under any immigration category that uses application form FLR(M); or
• as a representative of an overseas media organisation using application form FLR(BUS); or
• under any immigration category that uses form FLR(O) except if you are using the FLR (O) to apply for-
  • long residency
  • as an overseas qualified nurses/midwife
  • other purposes/reasons not covered by other applications

You will need to obtain a biometric residence permit as part of your application.

You can also use the service if you are applying to transfer your residence permit to a new passport using application form TOC.

You cannot use the super premium service if you are applying for:

• an extension in any other category;
• settlement (known as 'indefinite leave to remain'); or
• British citizenship.

How to apply for the super premium service

First you must register your application by phoning our mobile coordinators on 020 8196 3893 or 020 8196 3892. Please be ready to provide:

• your full name, date of birth, nationality, address and (if known) Home Office reference number;
• the full name, date of birth, nationality, address and (if known) Home Office reference number of any dependants included on your application;
• the name, organisation, address and contact details of your representative (if you have one);
• contact details for the collection of your application form;
• the address and contact details for the biometric enrolment visit;
• the parking facilities available at the location for the biometric enrolment visit; and
• the facilities available for setting up equipment at the location for the biometric enrolment visit (see above).

If you want us to enrol your biometric information at a residential address, you must provide details of any residents other than you and your dependants.

If you want us to enrol your biometric information at an organisation's address, you must provide the name of the organisation.

Our mobile coordinators will then tell you the next steps to take. You must not submit your application form until they have confirmed that you can proceed.

Important notice

If you want to use the super premium service, you must first satisfy yourself that you meet the requirements for the category under which you are applying to extend your stay.

In some circumstances, we might need to ask for other documents in addition to those specified on your application form.

In some circumstances (for example, if we need further documentation), the return of your passport and supporting documents within our published waiting times might be delayed.

We advise you not to make any non-urgent travel arrangements before you submit your application and while it is being considered.