Hi,
Sorry yes should of said, yes he is a US citizen, and he'll be going to Baltimore for his biometrics. And thats great if no charge..
Thank you.
It's kind of confusing the way it's worded on the application and other places on the official site, I think there is a charge but it is part of the application fee-which is paid before the appointment setting option pops up for the applicant to schedule the biometrics appointment.
So he's already paid all of the associated fees, including the UPS fee of $12USD for the return of the packet once the visa is determined.
LOL, even though through this forum I'd been advised there was not going to be a 'pay here' moment at the biometrics appointment, I went prepared with cash and a credit card just in case. I was not asked for any money at the appointment, and when I asked if there was a fee the security guard said I'd already paid it in my application fee.
Not that I think he'll be asked for money at any point during his appointment in Baltimore (beautiful city, btw), but if he is, I think he should insist on a receipt and then say something to the UKBA about it when submitting his application.
