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- FAQs
Applying for a Visa
- Where can I lodge my visa applications?
All applications for a UK visa should be lodged with our office
in Manila. For details on lodging an application please refer
to the How do I apply page
- Which visa application can I submit with UKVACS?
You can submit application forms for all visa categories at
the UKVACS office in Manila: Unit 2501/2502,Phil Axa Life,
1286 Sen Gil Puyat Avenue, Corner of Tindalo Street, Makati
City.
- How do I get the visa application form and other additional
visa information sheet & booklets?
You can collect visa application form and other additional
visa information sheet and booklets free of cost from our
office in Manila. You can download
visa application form and check list free of cost from
the UK Border Agency Website.
- How do I lodge my visa application?
Applications can be lodged in person; in the UKVACS office
mentioned under the link Contact
Us .The offices are open for collections from Monday to
Friday between 0800 to 1500hrs. Applicants without appointments
may only attend the office on Mon to Fri 08:00 a.m. to 09:00
a.m. We recommend all applicants for a UK visa make an online
appointment to attend the office and lodge their visa application.
To book an appointment, visa applicants are requested to select
Appointment Scheduling link.
For the return of your passport and documents - you may avail
of our courier service which is very convenient and optional
or you may choose to receive the same across our counters,
once returned by the British Embassy.
- What do I need to complete my application?
This will depend on which visa category you are applying for
entry under. In all cases you will need the following.
- A visa application form, which you have filled in correctly.
- Your passport or travel document
- A recent passport-sized (45mm x 35mm), colour photograph
of yourself. This should be:
- Taken against a light coloured background
- Clear and of good quality, and not framed or backed
- Printed on normal photographic paper, and
- Full face and without sunglasses, hat or other head
covering unless you wear this for
cultural or religious reasons
- Full face and without sunglasses, hat or other head
covering unless you wear this for cultural or religious
reasons
- Supporting documents relevant to your application
- What are the documents and supporting documents required?
The documents and supporting documents required will vary
depending on the type of application you are making. For further
information please refer to the checklists at the back of
your Visa Application Forms, or on the Required
documents page
- How do I find out about the progress of my case?
You can track
the status of your application from this website. Please
enter your receipt number and passport number to know the
status of your documents.
- What length of visit visa can I apply for if am visiting
the UK for the first time?
It is recommended that applicants who are traveling to the
UK for the first time start off by applying for a 6 month
visa. However, if first-time travelers wish to apply for a
1, 2, 5, or 10 year visa, they may do so knowing that that
the visa fee is NON-REFUNDABLE should the British Embassy
decide, upon its' discretion, to issue only a 6 month visa.
- If I have to withdraw my application, will my visa fee
be refunded by the British Embassy?
There will be no refund of fees whatsoever.
- How long does it take?
For non-settlement visa applications the visa section
targets to process applications in 30 working days. This process results in one of 3 outcomes: issuance
of visa, refusal of visa, or interview. If you require an
interview, the embassy aims to be able to provide an appointment
within 15 working days.
For settlement visa applications the visa section
of the embassy targets to process applications in 3 months.
Again there will be one of three outcomes: issuance of visa,
refusal of visa, or interview. If you require an interview
the embassy aims to provide a date within this 3 month period.
- Do I need a visa for the UK?
Certain nationalities, known as visa nationals, need to obtain
a visa before traveling to the UK. Even if you are not a visa
national, you may need an entry clearance, depending on the
reason for coming to the UK. Use the Do I Need a Visa? Questionnaire
in the British Embassy website to find out if you need a visa.
You will also need a visa if you:
- are stateless
- hold an non-national travel document
- hold a passport issued by an authority that is not recognized
in the UK
- Can my friend or family member in the UK apply for my
visa for me?
No, visas for the UK can be issued only at UK visa offices
overseas. If your friend/family member needs a visa, they
must get it before they travel to the UK. See Information
for Sponsors for more information.
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Can somebody else apply for a visa for me overseas?
This will not be possible from the 31st of May, 2007, as
the British Embassy will introduce biometric scanning- where
in all applicants will have to visit the Application Centre
at the time of submission.
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What if I do not understand English?
At many visa offices, application forms are also available
in the main language(s) of that country. There will always
be staff available at the office able to speak that language(s).
More
Frequently Asked Questions are available on the UK Border
Agency website
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