Hi guys. I'm wondering if anyone who has completed the "new" online application process can help. I have just paid my IHS (£1000) and my application fee (£1052.20). There was a small note underneath my application fee payment confirmation that mentions that a £19.20 charge for my biometrics is included in the total.
Now, I'm on the UKVCAS site trying to book my Core Appointment (basic) for biometrics and it wants to charge me £110 to make the reservation. I was under the impression that a Core Appointment was free. It even said so when I chose the Standard processing (rather Priority) on the UKVI checkout when I paid the £1052.20.
Does anyone know what's up with this? The support line for UKVCAS costs £2.50/minute so I am very hesitant to call, but I am really not happy about this extra £110. Any advice? Have I missed some fine print and the Core Appointments actually do cost money?
Urgh!
Thanks in advance.