The services mentioned here are optional. To use them, you will need to pay an extra fee in addition to the visa application fee. You must pay this extra fee when you attend the visa application centre only.

	SMS Service - track your application
	VFS Global is pleased to be able to offer an SMS service which updates customers in Ethiopia on the progress of their UK visa applications. The easy to use SMS service sends an automated message to the applicant's mobile phone at various stages of the visa application process. This is followed up with an automated email message to the applicants email address, informing them of the status of their visa application. The SMS text service is available in English and Somali The SMS text service can be purchased for 25 Birr (VAT inclusive), at the time your visa application is submitted. The SMS service application form can be completed before visiting the application centre. Click Here to download the SMS application form. Note: This value added service is available only in Ethiopia (Local SMS Only). Please read the SMS Service Disclaimer carefully before applying for this service.
	List of full services available
	The following services are provided through the VAC in Addis Ababa Submission and collection of application/decision Visa application forms Checklists Photocopying (for a fee) UKBA leaflets On-line tracking service Designated bank within the building