Welcoming Games Family Members for the Commonwealth Games

[Terpe]

24 May 2013

The 20th Commonwealth Games are fast approaching. Individuals needing a visa to prepare for the Games will be able to apply for a Commonwealth Games visit visa from 27 May 2013.

The visa will allow multiple entry to the UK, with a maximum stay of 6 months for a single visit. It will be valid until 3 September 2014, with the Games taking place from 23 July to 3 August 2014.

Applying for a Commonwealth Games visit visa

You should apply for your visa on our online application system. You will need to apply for a 'Commonwealth Games visit visa'.

If you are unable to apply online you can complete a paper application VAF1C. You can find form VAF1C in the business visitors section of our website. You must state on your form that you are applying for a 'Commonwealth Games visit visa'.

When you apply, you will need to provide a letter from the Glasgow 2014 Organising Committee, to confirm your Games-related role. You will also need to provide biometric information (unless you are normally exempt from this requirement).

We will be publishing more information about the visa process and what you need to do very soon. Please monitor this website for further information.

Source:-
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2013/may/74-commonwealth-games

[Arthur Little]

Can't help feeling a sense of pride that the Games are to be held in Glasgow ... city of my birth. :wink:

[Terpe]

Can't help feeling a sense of pride that the Games are to be held in Glasgow ... city of my birth. :wink:

I've a feeling these games will prove to be hugely popular :xxgrinning--00xx3:
Ticket prices are all very affordable

[robbie bobby]

My city of birth also.I really hope we welcome them all with open arms and hope the Scottish government get the finger out to make sure its safe and sound for all the visitors

[Arthur Little]

My city of birth also.I really hope we welcome them all with open arms and hope the Scottish government get the finger out to make sure its safe and sound for all the visitors

:iagree:, Robbie ... nevertheless, I'm very sure our native city's internationally~renowned hospitality will give competitors and spectators alike, a "good run" for their money, so to speak. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[robbie bobby]

For sure it will go with a bang whatever lol :icon_lol::icon_lol:

[Arthur Little]

:iagree:, Robbie ... nevertheless, I'm very sure our native city's internationally~renowned hospitality will give competitors and spectators alike, a "good run" for their money, so to speak. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

:smile: Like me, you'll probably have fond memories of Glasgow's much~acclaimed Garden Festival, 25 years ago.

[robbie bobby]

Ha ha I was only 13 at that time....I remember Glasgow green tho and I remember going through the bins when I was young looking for ginger bottles to take back to the shop up at Springburn :hubbahubba: