time to post my documents, who is best to post with

[\\\\ToNy////]

the time has come to post my spouse visa documents to the philippines, weight is between 1kg and 1.5kg. who is fast and reliable and a good price?
also, i have one last question on stuck on,:doh do i need to send photocopies with the originals?-bank statments,payslips,cards to eachother,
thanks in advance

[scott&ligaya]

I would suggest that you copy everything at least once for YOURSELF and once for the authorities. There is recent thread on express parcels , I think DHL/FEDEX topped out as safe and reliable but not the cheapest

good luck and hope you are healthier these days and coping with stuff easier

[\\\\ToNy////]

:xxgrinning--00xx3:thanks, ill try and find that thread tonight after work,
think ill try dhl as i know where it is :), just hat a quik look in there site and it says £59, but i see in another site that sending document is £31 by dhl

[Sim11UK]

Hi Tony send your documents with http://www.interparcel.com/ it's been recommended many times & it's what we just used. It is DHL, who will actually deliver it.

Tony, this is very important, please please read all the requirements on the UKBA site.
I know people have sent you the links, as I've read your recent posts...It appears you haven't read them, as it clearly states, you need to send copies of everything. (originals & a copy).

I say this, as we got confirmation of our spouse visa yesterday. We spent a lot of time, on our application & went through everything, very thoroughly.
We could have failed quite easily, as one area was weak, but I explained everything in as much detail as I could.

We really want you to succeed & you can, if you take the time to do it properly. :)

[scott&ligaya]

here is the link Tony, please heed Simon`s advice above

Scott

http://filipinaroses.com/showthread.php/32245-Parcel

[Tawi2]

Tony,all the luck in the world to you mate,your ok :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[\\\\ToNy////]

thankyou all, ive made copies of all the originals and scanned everything to my computer also, just need to get the co-sponsors papers of my wifes sister and copy then, then put all my documents into order. but i cant see anywhere on the ukba site that tells me where to put the copies, the site seam to leave us all guessing the details,

[Sim11UK]

Good idea, putting a co-sponsor letter in. Any extra evidence, can only be good.
Just make an ordered pile, of your original documents & a pile of your copies, in the same order. (2 piles)
I put them in 2 plastic folders, to post to my wife. She then arranged them, to suit, with all the documents she had.

Good luck! Tony, keep us posted. :)

[LittleFingers]

one thing I found is that my documents sat in the post office in Manila until my (now) wife actually went down and inquired if there was anything for her. They didnt bother ringing to let her know they were there, or deliver them to her address.
##assume nothing in life!##

[Sim11UK]

one thing I found is that my documents sat in the post office in Manila until my (now) wife actually went down and inquired if there was anything for her. They didnt bother ringing to let her know they were there, or deliver them to her address.
##assume nothing in life!##

This wont be a problem, if Tony uses one of the couriers mentioned, as the package will be delivered to his wifes door.
It's too risky & slow, to send it through the postal system. :NoNo:

[\\\\ToNy////]

il get all the papers packaged up before monday, then ill visit the dhl place to see how much,
should i just package it in brown paper and brown tape, as i think that dhl will put it in one of there boxes anyway.
onelast question, should i print 2 copies of my chat logs?
most of my chat logs are msn spreen prints, one chat per month, between 3 to 7 prints per chat, guys i think its best to stick with yahoo as msn is pretty useless, it only saved chats from oct 2010, all before that has gone, but my wifes is before that and ive had to get her to to learn how to do screen prints ect, was nearly mission imposible hehe,

[Sim11UK]

Yes Tony print 2 of everything, put one copy of chatlogs, in with the original docs & one in with the copies. There must be 2 of everything.
You need to package them properly, or they may charge you extra.
I put ours in 2 plastic folders, as mentioned above, then both in a big jiffy bag, then in one of those tough postal bags.

Screenshots of chatlog dates are good, that's all we submitted. They're not looking for all the actual chats. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[\\\\ToNy////]

:xxgrinning--00xx3: thankyou so much sim, and everyone else, all is ready now, ill go to staple tomorow and get some plastic sleaves ect, thats also where DHL is, ill be sinding in one of there medium boxes 330x310x95mm £51.95 1-5 working days.
one final problem i have:doh the link i was given here before dosnt seem to be working, so i dont know what order to put all my documents, this is the link
http://www.vfs-uk-ph.com/images/Settlement_sponsored_by_spouse.pdf
is there another check list i can look at so ill know what order to put the papers

[Maria B]

:Hellooo:good luck tony. can't wait to read your succesful story in here.:Wave:

[rusty]

try these links :xxgrinning--00xx3:

http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/vafs/vafsdocschecklist/
http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/resources/en/docs/1903073/supportingdocssettlement

[\\\\ToNy////]

thanks rusty, but i stil cant find there or anywhere else that tells me what order to put my documents, so ive had to guess,
this is how ive ordered them, starting from the top of the pile,,
my sponsorship letter.
bank statements.
payslips.
part of flight ticket.
flight iinerary.
etecket recept.
advert from estate agents of new house im liveing in.
pics of rooms in the house.
my birth certificate.
notarty of pasport.
leter of employment.
pictures of me and my wife together.
pictures of wedding ring and gifts from my wife.
cards from my wife.
chat logs.
sponsorship letter from my sister inlaw here in the uk.my wifes sister.
sister inlaws notary of passport.
sister inlaws mortgage agreement.
sister inlaws bank statements.
sister inlaws payslips.

is this a good order to have the documents?

[Lady_Ivy]

Hi Tony.,,Is it really required to have my husband's photocopy of passport notarized?

[stevie c]

IGood luck tony i wish you well i know how much heartache you & your wife have had wating to have all the correct docs to send but im sure your patience & determination will be rewarded :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[\\\\ToNy////]

hi ivy, you will only need a notarised copy of his passport if you cant show his passport to the embassy,
notary copy only cost me £10 and they did it in 5 mins
:) thanks steve, i think im quite a lucky guy, hope my luck lasts so i can be with my wife again soon

[KeithD]

This attacthment may help Tony :xxgrinning--00xx3:

5456

[\\\\ToNy////]

:xxgrinning--00xx3:thanks win2win, my wife will insert our marrage cirtificate, cards, westernunion recepts ect and copies, ive also just added a photocpopy of my passport because the notary copy isnt the greatest of copies.
also for anyone wanting to know its 58,320php for the spouse visa, approx £840, and is 1,800php for the VIP premium lounge while waiting at the embassy
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/countries/philippines-fees.pdf
http://www.vfs-uk-ph.com/additionalservice.html#1

[Sim11UK]

Are you sending it tomorrow? Good luck! Tony...rooting for you here. :xxgrinning--00xx3:
Have to say, I didn't get my passport certified, as I read others didn't & thought it an unneccessary expense, I could do without.

[bornatbirth]

just make sure, you have double checked everything before you send it :xxgrinning--00xx3:

goodluck :)

[Steve.r]

Good luck Tony my friend, fingers crossed for you and Liz :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Lady_Ivy]

Have to say, I didn't get my passport certified, as I read others didn't & thought it an unneccessary expense, I could do without.

Hi Sim...So no need no notarized it even I cannot show his original passport right? I have already most of thedocuments but I am still waiting for my English test result..Hopefully I can apply on Aug 22 there...Good luck Tony...

[KeithD]

You need to supply a photocopy of EVERYTHING in your visa app for the VFS to keep.

[Sim11UK]

Hi Sim...So no need no notarized it even I cannot show his original passport right? I have already most of thedocuments but I am still waiting for my English test result..Hopefully I can apply on Aug 22 there...Good luck Tony...

Hi Lady_Ivy, well I decided not to. I have multiple entries into the Philippines, stamped in my passport & I guessed they could have checked me out, if they had wanted to?
I copied it twice, one in with the originals & one in with the copies & signed & dated them both myself...I suppose, there is a small risk, doing this?

Good luck! with your test result. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Lady_Ivy]

Thank you Sim and Win2win for the info

[\\\\ToNy////]

what does my wife need to do while waiting for the papers, is the next step for her to fill in a VAF4 form?
when can she got one from.

[bornatbirth]

you mean...you didnt fill it in already :Erm:

you can either print it off and send it to her(have you already send the docs and the vaf4 filled in?)or login and fill it in online and print it off and let her sign it :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[\\\\ToNy////]

ive printed the vaf4 and ill send it tomorrow with all my other documents, i havnt filled anything in


you mean...you didnt fill it in already :Erm:

you can either print it off and send it to her(have you already send the docs and the vaf4 filled in?)or login and fill it in online and print it off and let her sign it :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[bornatbirth]

does your wife know what she as to do when filling in the form?

try and do as much as possible to save her getting worried, before you send anything make sure you have double checked it all.

do you have any more questions before you send it?

[\\\\ToNy////]

thanks, ive just filled in some of the things that she wouldnt know, im sure she can do the rest, im quite happy with everything now, ive just weighed is all in the 2 folders and is 2,5kg:)

does your wife know what she as to do when filling in the form?

try and do as much as possible to save her getting worried, before you send anything make sure you have double checked it all.

do you have any more questions before you send it?

[\\\\ToNy////]

thankyou so much steve, where are you now my friend

Good luck Tony my friend, fingers crossed for you and Liz :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Steve.r]

thankyou so much steve, where are you now my friend

Still here in Uk now, but I am off to Phils on Sept 1st to see my asawa ko. Good to know you are getting all your things in order, good luck buddy. :)

[KeithD]

Fill it in online and get her to SAVE it. It will stay live for 7 days without being saved again. Then you check it. When it's all done, she submits it and prints off a copy.

[toging]

You need to supply a photocopy of EVERYTHING in your visa app for the VFS to keep.....does EVERYTHING means as well as the chatlogs,emails,printed etickets,money transfer confirmation and money transfer reciepts????thought i just need to photo copy the original documents:Erm:...thanks in advance!

[KeithD]

Look up the word 'everything' in a dictionary ;) .... you need to supply the VFS with a duplicate copy of what you are giving to the UKBA.

[toging]

sorry for being DAFT win2win :doh:doh...and thanks for the reply!!!

[Ladybug_sim]

ive printed the vaf4 and ill send it tomorrow with all my other documents, i havnt filled anything in

Hi Tony, i just want to add some info here ... first you need to do an online application .. fill it all what ever the question there that applicable to you and your wife. She need to help you answering on it coz it is for her and for you if she dont have any computer you need to talk to her online at the net. Then after you done answering it all you need to print it then it is the one you attache to all your documents. Not the print one with no answer. The last page said the signature of your wife then the date so when you have it then she can put her signature and the date when you done it online. When i am there inside the VFS they said that they only accept the online application printed with signature and date.

If you send the documents now you still have time to talk to her before she submit her application ..talk to her online so you can have the right application just do it together.. it is the question and answer between you and your wife so whatever you dont know or she dont know you are there and she is there to talk on it.

About the folder, anything you use as long as she can bring it safe inside the VFS coz she will out it all in folder and give the original and the copy to the teller. If you have an online appointment it is good coz she only need to wait her name to be called. Nothing to do inside VFS once you are inside just sit and wait your turn then after she submit the docs she need to wait to be called again for biometrics just do finger prints , ask some question then photo shot after that she can go home and wait for the result of her visa or she can roaming around Manila.

I hope it can help..and we wish you good luck on it all.

ladybug&sim11uk:heartshape1:

[\\\ElizaTony///]

Hi Sim...So no need no notarized it even I cannot show his original passport right? I have already most of thedocuments but I am still waiting for my English test result..Hopefully I can apply on Aug 22 there...Good luck Tony...
i will also apply this month but i hope i got all the documents from my husband till tomorrow


i hope we can meet there

[lastlid]

Hi,
I have been advised that a notarised copy of my passport is not required as my wife has my birth certificate which seemingly is enough.

I was worried about this as the passport has my arrival and departure stamps for 2 visits to phils, however I have also submitted a heap of other material such as receipts gained in Phils, air ticket stubs to and from Phils and paperwork from the UK embassy in Manila.

[\\\\ToNy////]

update, sent all the documents to my wife via dhl, i tracked it online, went to birmingham, then to east midlands airport, then onto hong kong then to manila by monday, then it all buggered up :(, said online that i needed to contact then to give correct address, this happened because the lady in staples didnt type the first line of the address, she just wrote it on the sticker,
son i called dhl and gave them the address, and emailed it to them on tuesday, thursday i called dhl in manila, the lady talked so fast and i couldnt understand a word, so i got my wife to ring there, and they said that the parcel is in the cabanatuan dhl, so my wife went there to pic it up herself,
:( was so stessful not knowing where the parcel was, would of helped if dhl rang me or my wife or emailed me to say its in cabanataun, but a is all good now and wife has the parcel, we have done the online application and will double check everything this weekend :) thanks all:)

[lastlid]

Well, I have just posted mine by TNT and have hit a snag already as for some reason, despite specifying Dasmarinas Cavite, TNT have it as Maragondon Cavite.

Cost 49 quid taking about 10 days to get there.

So have been frantically trying sort this one out.....

[KeithD]

DHL is £35 for an average of 3 days :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[lastlid]

Just found out that my wife is a bit relaxed when it comes to her zip code. She uses 4112 for Dasmarinas. But 4112 is for Maragondon and 4114 is for Dasmarinas. :doh

Thats mainly why the parcel is heading for the wrong place. It has taken a few phone calls to try and rectify it.

[\\\\ToNy////]

yes dhl is £35 but all my document didnt look like they would fit in there envalope, good luck with your parcel lastlid, i know how stressful it is

[lastlid]

Well, it would have taken 2 days, Win2Win, as it went out for delivery after 2 days but to the wrong part of Cavite :yikes: , so it is sitting in Manila waiting for delivery on wednesday owing to the holidays.

All the photocopies are in mine too, so that might explain why it is a litttle bit pricey - not sure.

Yes, Tony, super stressful yesterday. No sleep. A million phone calls.

[lastlid]

The Spouse Visa application parcel arrived today, in 3 days (would have been 2 if it wasnt for the zip code mishap). Weight 3 kgs. Cost £49.00. Carrier TNT. Done, thank god.

Hopefully VFS visit at the end of the week.

:)

[lastlid]

.......... but a is all good now and wife has the parcel, we have done the online application and will double check everything this weekend :) thanks all:)

Hi Tony, are you thinking of using the VIP lounge. I was thinking of it so that my wife can avoid queuing and use the photocopying facility etc

My wife will probably be going in to VFS Manila thursday or friday.

Anybody had any experience of the VIP lounge? Does the photocopier work?

Cheers

[\\\\ToNy////]

just spent 2 hours trying to sort out 1 question on the online application, it asks(given name(s)(as shown on passport) she only put her first name, i spent 2 hours trying to explain that she should put her first and middle name in this box,. in the end i had to call her sister. and she agreed that it has to be her first and middle name that is shown on her passport:dohrealy exhasted now and just want this visa sorted onece and for all:cwm3:

[lastlid]

I empathise with you Tony as I have had similar problems, not exactly the same but similar. I think after about 4 hours today we got everything sorted. :doh My head is fried. :Cuckoo:

We are looking at Friday 2nd for the VFS appointment.

[Tawi2]

Tony,your on the last stages now hopefully,dont falter,everyones got their fingers crossed for you,be lucky ;)

[lastlid]

I was hoping for some opinion on the forum on the VIP lounge option. It is an extra expense. But considering the money already forked out it appears to be a good idea. My wife has a tough journey (10 tricycles and a million jeepney rides from Dasma to VFS - slight exageration yes - with a heavy parcel and she is only 4ft 11" tall !) . So I felt it wold be easier for her, on what will probably be a tough day. I could do without the extra expense, I have to admit, but I think it might be money well spent.

I think there was a thread on this but it is closed, I recall. Anybody recently used it and found it useful?

[Terpe]

I was hoping for some opinion on the forum on the VIP lounge option. It is an extra expense. But considering the money already forked out it appears to be a good idea. My wife has a tough journey (10 tricycles and a million jeepney rides from Dasma to VFS - slight exageration yes - with a heavy parcel and she is only 4ft 11" tall !) . So I felt it wold be easier for her, on what will probably be a tough day. I could do without the extra expense, I have to admit, but I think it might be money well spent.

I think there was a thread on this but it is closed, I recall. Anybody recently used it and found it useful?

I haven't used it personally, but two of our recent family visitors (one still here) have used it.
yes, it's more expense, but I agreed to pay it as all the feedback was positive.
Helpful and friendly, air-con,photocopier,snacks,drinks,no long queue and no wasted times. Both our visitors said it was great and was so convenient.

As always, it's a personal choice. Feedback to me has been very positive despite the cost.

[lastlid]

Thanks Terpe.

I know that there is no advantage to be gained in terms of the assessment. However, do you know if they help a nervous applicant ensure they get the materials together at the point of submission ( not so much a check on the content but more a check on photocopies and order etc )? Or do they take a step back on going that far?

[\\\\ToNy////]

ok thanks so much guys, what order should my wife do things next, the online application is ready to submit but i asked her to submit it at the cafe because she has no printer at home,
what is the next step after submitting the online application, she used (visa4uk.fco.gov.uk)

[Terpe]

Thanks Terpe.

I know that there is no advantage to be gained in terms of the assessment. However, do you know if they help a nervous applicant ensure they get the materials together at the point of submission ( not so much a check on the content but more a check on photocopies and order etc )? Or do they take a step back on going that far?

From all reports I have had they do not take a step back. In fact it seems the opposite.
They do everything they can to calm you down and to get everything together and in order.

Look here:-
http://www.vfs-uk-ph.com/additionalservice.html#1

And take a look at the posting from stevie.c here:-
http://filipinaroses.com/showthread.php/33295-VIP-Premium-Service

[\\\\ToNy////]

think i have a problen, the online application is saved for 7 days, is that 7 days from the day we started to fill it in or 7 days from the last time it was saved, we last saved it was yesterday, but 7 days from starting was the application was last monday or tuesday

:dohYour incomplete application will only be kept for 7 days. If you do not retrieve and complete the application within 7 days it will be deleted and you will need to make a new application.

:dohPLANNED MAINTENANCE 30/08/2011 to 31/08/2011: Visa4UK will be offline for maintenance from 09:00 on 30th August until 17:00 on 31st August 2011. For further information please visit www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk / www.ukvisas.gov.uk.

:)ill answer my own question here, it says this: your saved visa application will be available for you to retrieve until: 05/09/2011,
so that means it is saved for 7 days from the last time i saved it.

anyway i hope your all haveing a great weekend apart from the cold weather :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[guyki]

ok thanks so much guys, what order should my wife do things next, the online application is ready to submit but i asked her to submit it at the cafe because she has no printer at home,
what is the next step after submitting the online application, she used (visa4uk.fco.gov.uk)

Hi Tony,
i dunno if this is of any help but when i applied online for Spouse visa (11/07) I completed everything from the UK ,submitted made note of the reference no and password and then emailed the link to my wife so that she could just print it off in Phils to hand in with the rest of the documents at the VFS,she got her visa on the 15/07 and i'll be travelling to phils on the 08/09 to bring her back

Anyway goodluck in your application as Tawi2 said all our fingers & toes are crossed for you :hubbahubba: and Im sure you'll have the desired result soon

[guyki]

lol i stand corrected my wife got her visa on the 15/08 not the 15/07:doh

[KeithD]

If you save it the time starts again. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[fred]

lol i stand corrected my wife got her visa on the 1508 not the 1507:doh


Damn..Wasnt Henry VIII on the throne then?:Erm:
Respect!!

[KeithD]

Damn..Wasnt Henry VIII on the throne then?:Erm:
Respect!!

:D

[guyki]

Damn..Wasnt Henry VIII on the throne then?:Erm:
Respect!!

Lol Gud ol' Henry VIII the grand daddy of all mongers !!:icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_lol:

[lastlid]

Hi

Does anybody know how long the printed online visa application form is valid for?

[KeithD]

Until they stop allowing you to SAVE it

[marlyn&kenny]

Goodluck guys! cant wait to hear the good news:)

[lastlid]

I just got word from VFS that once the online application form is printed, then the print itself is valid for 30 days. Which can be quite useful to know. Ours is dated 24th August. Hope to submit it tomorrow....

[toging]

I just got word from VFS that once the online application form is printed, then the print itself is valid for 30 days. Which can be quite useful to know. Ours is dated 24th August. Hope to submit it tomorrow....

goodluck!!

[stevie c]

Good luck im sure you will soon have happy news to share with us all on the forum :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[\\\\ToNy////]

:dohwife is nearly in tear, she is trying to make an online appointment, but its asking nonsense questions as usual, anyone know what the STD CODE means huhu

[scott&ligaya]

it can be the international or national dialling code when used in connection with telephone numbers

[scott&ligaya]

but without the form in front of me I cannot be sure.

[stevewool]

std codes i thought are for telephone numbers,

[lastlid]

I cant hep you with VFS itself but you can book easily with heir VIP lounge on +63 2 501 3217

I know it is an extra 1800 but you may feel it is worth it.
They only need 24 hours notice.

[Sim11UK]

We had a problem, entering the wifes phone number on the application...It wouldn't accept it?
Had to try again, the next day...Can't quite remember offhand, but it might have been a case of putting 0063 international code at the beginning?

[\\\\ToNy////]

thanks for the number, i realy want her to use the vip lounge, does she just call this number to book an appointment, or bouse she have to book an appointment online(print of the appointment) then phone them also

I cant hep you with VFS itself but you can book easily with heir VIP lounge on +63 2 501 3217

I know it is an extra 1800 but you may feel it is worth it.
They only need 24 hours notice.

[\\\\ToNy////]

we had problems also entering the code on the application, it says enter code, +44 for example, but it wont let you enter the +, we just put 63 and 44,to be honest i wasnt very impressed with some of the daft problems, they should fix these things because its a very important application

We had a problem, entering the wifes phone number on the application...It wouldn't accept it?
Had to try again, the next day...Can't quite remember offhand, but it might have been a case of putting 0063 international code at the beginning?

[Arthur Little]

we had problems also entering the code on the application, it says enter code, +44 for example, but it wont let you enter the +, we just put 63 and 44,to be honest i wasnt very impressed with some of the daft problems, they should fix these things because its a very important application

:iagree: ... it IS, indeed, Tony - as are ALL such applications :rolleyes: - especially to the couples concerned. I'd like to take this opportunity of wishing you and Eliza all the very best with yours, my friend, and Godspeed it'll be dealt with quickly. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[toging]

thanks for the number, i realy want her to use the vip lounge, does she just call this number to book an appointment, or bouse she have to book an appointment online(print of the appointment) then phone them also

try to send an email on this address
MariaE@vfsglobal.com or vip.ukph@vfshelpline.com

[lastlid]

thanks for the number, i realy want her to use the vip lounge, does she just call this number to book an appointment, or bouse she have to book an appointment online(print of the appointment) then phone them also

Schedule your VIP appointment using one of the following options:

Email vip.ukph@vfshelpline.com and request for an appointment indicating your name as it appears on your passport, your passport number, the visa category you are applying for and the desired appointment time.
Call our dedicated VIP premium lounge service phone number: (632) 501-3217.Our operating hours are from 08:00 to 17:00. Local phone charges apply. You will be asked for your passport number, name as it appears on your passport, your email ID, the visa category you are applying for and to select a date and time for your appointment.
Once you have Scheduled your VIP premium lounge service appointment you will receive an email confirming the date and time of your appointment. Please print the VIP premium lounge service appointment confirmation and bring it with you on the date of your appointment.

[\\\\ToNy////]

:xxgrinning--00xx3: thanks, wife has emailed them for an appointment on 12 sept, do they reply fast?
is this the checklist she needs to take with her http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/resources/en/docs/1903073/supportingdocssettlement

[lastlid]

do they reply fast?


For the VIP Lounge, yep, same day in our case. They only ask for 24 hours notice. They send you form to fill out and send to them.

[\\\\ToNy////]

yes , my wife rang them on thursday and they emailed her the form that needs to be filled in and fowarded back to them that she did today,
:dohanyone know about this checklist, this checklist business has been a headache :cwm3:

[raynaputi]

yes , my wife rang them on thursday and they emailed her the form that needs to be filled in and fowarded back to them that she did today,
:doh anyone know about this checklist, this checklist business has been a headache :cwm3:

Hi Tony, this is the checklist...

5623

[\\\\ToNy////]

thankyou, i'll get my wife to print that off,
:doh2 final questions i hope, does Remittances mean the money ive sent to my wife? also where in the documents should my wife put the papers from her sister? (her sisters sponsorship letter, bank statements, payslips, mortgage agreement etc)


Hi Tony, this is the checklist...

5623

[Sim11UK]

thankyou, i'll get my wife to print that off,
:doh2 final questions i hope, does Remittances mean the money ive sent to my wife? also where in the documents should my wife put the papers from her sister? (her sisters sponsorship letter, bank statements, payslips, mortgage agreement etc)

Yes remittance is the money you've sent...I should put the papers you mention from your sister in-law, in with your financial details. :)

[lastlid]

yes , my wife rang them on thursday and they emailed her the form that needs to be filled in and fowarded back to them that she did today....


Has your application gone in yet Tony? We got a text from VFS today, after 3 days, saying:

"Visa application ref no AMAN/xxxxxxxxxx is being processed at the British Embassy. For processing guidlines visit www.vfs-uk-ph.com/guidlines.aspx. All applications are assessed individually which may result in varied processing times. This is currently our peak season hence applications can take longer to process."

I saw a post by Win2Win yesterday, which indicated that there are a lot of visitors visas going in for Xmas, at this time.......

[\\\ElizaTony///]

wat shall iput on managers chueque? is it british embassy manila ?

[Arthur Little]

wat shall iput on managers chueque? is it british embassy manila ?

Yes, Eliza :rolleyes: ... from memory, I'm sure that's correct.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Tony ... Goodluck. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[lastlid]

By manager's cheque obtained from any bank registered in the Philippines. Cheques should be made payable to the 'British Embassy'. Only managers' cheques with the correct fee and payable to 'British Embassy' will be accepted. There is a bank charge when you purchase a manager's cheque which varies from bank to bank. You should ensure that you obtain a receipt.

[Arthur Little]

You should ensure that you obtain a receipt.

Oh YES ... :gp:

[\\\\ToNy////]

after reading this below, i said to my wife to make the fee payable to the vfs services philippines private inc, i only said to put this because there is no mention of who to make the visa fee to further down the page, and my wife had the go and get another manergers cheque and pay again:doh, wife said im stupid hehe, im dissaponted that im finding it so hard to find the correct infomation,
also my wife has only taken pictures of the front of the cards, i know this is not good and that they need coppies of what is written, as far as they are conserned they is nothing written inside the cards, am i rite or wrong, but my wife will be suplying the original cards anyway.


The VIP premium lounge service fee of PHP 1800 per applicant in cash or a manager's cheque payable to VFS Services Philippines Private Inc.
A signed online visa application form which you have filled in correctly together with the signed declaration.
Your passport or travel document with recommended validity of at least 6 months.
A signed online visa application. Please see the checklist page on this website for more information.
Supporting documents relevant to your visa application.
The visa fee payment bank receipt or manager's cheque.
A recent passport-size (45mm x 35mm) colour photograph of yourself.

[lastlid]

By manager's cheque obtained from any bank registered in the Philippines. Cheques should be made payable to the 'British Embassy'. Only managers' cheques with the correct fee and payable to 'British Embassy' will be accepted. There is a bank charge when you purchase a manager's cheque which varies from bank to bank. You should ensure that you obtain a receipt.

Tony. I got this information from VFS

[raynaputi]

Tony, for the visa fee, the manager's checque should be payable to BRITISH EMBASSY only..do not confuse it with the VIP premium lounge service..you will be able to pay P1800 in cash for the VIP premium lounge at the vfs..the vfs employee would collect P1800 from you after you've given all the docs and the biometrics..

[lastlid]

Just spotted the problem.

The VIP lounge fee of 1800 is paid to VFS directly on the day.

The visa fees managers cheque is made payable to the embassy.

[Sim11UK]

also my wife has only taken pictures of the front of the cards, i know this is not good and that they need coppies of what is written, as far as they are conserned they is nothing written inside the cards, am i rite or wrong, but my wife will be suplying the original cards anyway

Tony as we've said before copy everything. No it's not good enough, to send the original card, then just make a copy of the front of the card...What was written in the card, is proof of your relationship.

I know it's getting you down, but everybody feels like that. It's hard trying to find all of the info. I kept running out of ink, when I copied all my docs out, plus stayed up all night, one night to finish copying them, as I needed to send them to the Philippines next day...Good communication & support, between you & your wife is what you want, to get through this.

You're nearly there. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[\\\\ToNy////]

thankyou so much guys, all is ok now, she has took pics of whats written inside the cards, but she says its too small to read, it hard formy wife because she has to travel to the cafe to use there printer

[lastlid]

Same here. My wife had to go to a copying shop as her printer is very unreliable....

[Terpe]

Tony, it's been a long hard road for you. Most members here know that.
I really do send all my best wishes and best prayers for the best outcome.
Everyone's rooting for you both. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[stevie c]

Tony, it's been a long hard road for you. Most members here know that.
I really do send all my best wishes and best prayers for the best outcome.
Everyone's rooting for you both. :xxgrinning--00xx3:
Hi ony i can only second what terpe has said

Stick in there mate im sure at the end of all the worries & stress you will have a positive result

[\\\\ToNy////]

thankyou guys, the last 10+ year have been hard for me, before i met eliza i was single since 1999, uk ladies just dont like shy and skinny guys like me, even uk filipinas. thank god eliza came into my life, i now have a reason for for being on this earth :)

[\\\\ToNy////]

eliza applyed for her visa on manday (12 sept), what the average waiting time for a yes or a no? how likely is it that they will phone me or eliza?
hope you are all haveing a good week despite the weather hehe

[KeithD]

eliza applyed for her visa on manday (12 sept), what the average waiting time for a yes or a no? how likely is it that they will phone me or eliza?
hope you are all haveing a good week despite the weather hehe

They get the majority done within 30 working days. Unusual for them to call unless they just want to clarify something.

[Terpe]

Settlement Visas..2days..3days..5days..10days..15days..40days..60days
Settlement............1%.......6%.....11%....40%.....77%.....91%....100%

Source:-
Visa processing times in Phils (http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/customs-travel/beforetravel/visas/processing-times)

[lastlid]

Settlement Visas..2days..3days..5days..10days..15days..40days..60days
Settlement............1%.......6%.....11%....40%.....77%.....91%....100%

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I believe these are working days so one may need to add weekends if necessary.......

[Terpe]

I believe these are working days so one may need to add weekends if necessary.......

Korek.
As indicated in the link given :-
"Processing times are given in working days, excluding weekends and public holidays. Performance figures are updated monthly."

[\\\\ToNy////]

anyone know what this means, email sent to my wife.
Your visa will be despatched shortly. Passports can normally be collected from the Visa Application Centre after 3 days. Applicants in Australia and New Zealand should allow 3 days before tracking their documents via the local post. UKBA-Manila Visa Hub

[DaveUK]

Sounds like the visa is on its way to your wife mate! :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[toging]

Settlement Visas..2days..3days..5days..10days..15days..40days..60days
Settlement............1%.......6%.....11%....40%.....77%.....91%....100%

Source:-
Visa processing times in Phils (http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/customs-travel/beforetravel/visas/processing-times)

:xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3::icon_lol:

[Arthur Little]

Sounds like the visa is on its way to your wife mate! :xxgrinning--00xx3:

:) Certainly looks that way ... if the wording's anything to go by. And I'm sure EVERYONE here is as delighted as I am with this :BouncyHappy: outcome!

[\\\\ToNy////]

:)thanks everyone, eliza went to get the thing attached to her passport yesterday, but not chatted to her yet, my t mobile dongle broke at the weekend and only today got a new dongle on the 3 network, eliza should be here by the end of october:)

[stevie c]

Brilliant well done tony i presume you mean the cfo sticker.

Please give my congrats to Eliza :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Terpe]

Try not to worry too much mate. The visa is done. You have some time to sort out all the other stuff. :xxgrinning--00xx3:
I'm still feeling so happy for you both :)

[Arthur Little]

I'm still feeling so happy for you both :)

:) ... me too!!