When to apply and book appointment through VFS

[Lovemanila]

Hello

We will soon be applying for spouse visa. I just have a few questions.

1) I book the appointment myself and pay myself say by credit card or my wife has to pay it directly to VFS in Manila?

2) If say the application form is completed and everything is ready for submission do we make the appointment at that time and would they normally give us an appointment slot within a week or two or is it best to submit the application form online then get an appointment say 1 month later?

Because the legal capacity we had to book the appintment and the british embassy didnt have any available slots within at least 1 months time. Just wondering if the VFS global thing works in the same way that you need to do it at least 1 or 2 months before you wish to submit the application.

So for example I wish to hand in the papers and everything by end of february. Can I submit the application form and book the appointment 1 week before or it should be done say 1 month beforehand?

Thanks

[sars_notd_virus]

With the current situation in the Philippines ,..I am not sure how long till they give u a slot to submit the documents but yes book it as soon as all your documents are completed. ..I think you can pay it online but you also need to download the bank cert verification system form which you need to bring upon submission of the documents allowing the ukba staff to verify your bank accounts and it authenticity.
check the news and update for visa4uk :

Visa4UK unavailable 19 November 2013

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2013/november/14-visa4uk

[Terpe]

Just in case you hadn't visited the webpage take a look at VFS Global in Philippines (http://www.vfs-uk-ph.com/) for some useful information and contact details.

Take note of the links at the left side of the page.

In principle you need to complete the application form online and make payment then make appointment.

Usually VFS staff are very helpful if you need up-to-date information on procedures.

[Lovemanila]

Thanks for your help. I need to read up on all of this carefully. Thanks a lot.