Phuket has a smaller UK visa application centre run by VFS Global — a Temporary Enrolment Centre at the CCM Complex on Chalerm Prakiat Rama 9 Road, Ratsada. It is open on weekday mornings only, with limited hours, fewer services and usually a small extra service fee, so it suits applicants in the south who would rather not travel to Bangkok. This page has the full address, an interactive map, opening hours, the fee, what to bring, and how to book — and because it is a temporary centre, always confirm it is operating and has slots for your dates first. We can book the whole appointment for you.
If you live in southern Thailand, you may not need to travel all the way to Bangkok to give your fingerprints and photo. VFS Global runs a smaller UK visa Temporary Enrolment Centre in Phuket, in the Ratsada area near Phuket Town. This page explains exactly where it is, when it is open, what it costs, what to bring, and how to book — in plain steps.
One thing to keep in mind throughout: Phuket is a temporary, limited centre. It is smaller than Bangkok and Chiang Mai, open on weekday mornings only, with fewer appointment slots — so before you rely on it, always check on the official VFS Global website that it is operating and has availability for your dates.
The Phuket UK visa application centre is at the CCM Complex Building, 77/77 Moo 5, Chalerm Prakiat Rama 9 Road, Ratsada, Mueang, Phuket 83000. It sits in the Ratsada area on the east side of Phuket Town, easy to reach by Grab or taxi.
As a Temporary Enrolment Centre, Phuket is open on weekday mornings only — and the hours are shorter than the main centres. As a guide it runs Monday to Friday, roughly 08:30 to 12:00 in the morning and 13:00 to 14:00 after lunch, closing over the lunch break and at weekends. It is also closed on Thai and UK public holidays.
These hours are a guide only. Because Phuket is a temporary centre, the exact times and the days it operates can change — always check the current schedule for your appointment date on the VFS Global website before you travel.
The centre is in Ratsada, on the east side of Phuket Town, at the CCM Complex on Chalerm Prakiat Rama 9 Road. The easiest way to arrive is by Grab or a metered taxi — just give the driver 'CCM Complex, Chalerm Prakiat Rama 9 Road, Ratsada', or use the 'Get directions' button above to navigate straight there.
There are two separate things to pay. First, the standard UK government visa fee — this is the same wherever you go and is paid to the UK government on gov.uk when you apply (for example, a Standard Visitor visa is £135). Second, because Phuket is a smaller, partner-run Temporary Enrolment Centre, an extra VFS user-pays service fee usually applies on top, just for using this location.
The exact amount of the extra VFS service fee is set by VFS, can change from time to time, and is shown to you when you book — so confirm it on the VFS Global website. You pay the same UK government visa fee whichever centre you choose; the extra fee is only for the convenience of using the local Phuket centre rather than travelling to Bangkok.
Your visa form is already submitted online on gov.uk, so the Phuket appointment is mainly to give your fingerprints and photo and to hand in or scan your documents. Keep it simple — bring these three things, sorted and ready:
Make sure your fingertips have no cuts, fresh henna or markings, as these can stop a clean fingerprint scan. For the full list of supporting documents by visa type, see the checklist on our VFS appointment guide.
See the full what-to-bring checklist on our VFS appointment guide.
The order matters. First you complete the visa form and pay the government fee on the official UK government website, gov.uk. Only after you have paid does the system pass you to VFS Global to book your biometrics appointment. There you pick Phuket as your centre and choose a free date and time.
Because Phuket is a small temporary centre with limited slots, book as early as you can — popular morning slots fill up quickly. And before you commit, check on the VFS Global website that the Phuket centre is operating and has availability for the dates you need; if it does not, the Bangkok centre at Belle Grand Rama 9 is the main alternative.
If booking online in English feels confusing, this is exactly the kind of step we handle for you — we apply and pay on gov.uk and book your Phuket biometrics appointment as part of our service.
Phuket is a temporary, weekday-mornings-only centre with limited slots and usually an extra VFS fee — so before you rely on it, confirm on the VFS Global website that it is operating and has availability for your dates.
The Phuket Temporary Enrolment Centre is genuinely useful if you live in the south and would rather not make the trip to Bangkok. But it is smaller and temporary, so it has limited hours, fewer services and fewer slots, and usually an extra service fee. If you cannot find a slot for your dates, need a faster or premium service, or it is not operating when you need it, the main Bangkok centre at Belle Grand Rama 9 may be the easier choice. We can help you decide and book whichever centre suits you.
Last reviewed: June 2026. Hours, fees and services at the Phuket centre are a guideline only and can change — always confirm the current details on the official VFS Global website (visa.vfsglobal.com) and gov.uk before you travel.
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