Beginning the climb

[darren-b]

Thanks for the replies, generally i feel reassured ive got everything covered, Now the next hurdle approaches

From what I read here the Embassy service seems to be a bit of a joke...600 quid and they take around 4 months to decide...come to think of it "Service" is hardly the appropriate word. Where else would you pay up front for something that someone says "I'll do it in 4 Months" talk about a captive audience, I'm developing a certain sense of indignation for the people who get paid from my hefty deductions!!

4 months is about the longest, it may get processed quicker. One reason why it takes a while for a visa to be issued is that the Embassy requests information about the applicant from government agencies in the Philippines which don't necessarily respond that quickly.