My Tips on getting a Spouse Visa Fast!

[stevie c]

Thank you so much for that clarification Sir Stevie. I thought before, once you have a biometric record in the embassy, you no longer need to do it again and you may post the application documents to the embassy. it would mean another trip to manila for the submission and biometrics.

Thanks again Sir

Only to glad to be of some assistance aryM

[tycon]

thankyou very much,very helpfull.

[Josieyam65]

If you "walk in" make sure you get there at 7am. If you arrive another time, you're likely to be sent back and told to come tomorrow "ugma na lang"!

Sillybilly says that her "appointment" was useless, but at least, that way you know what time you're gonna be there.

Salamat kaayo, James! Sorry for the queries. its just that me and my husband married last year and we don't have any idea about spouse visa and how/where to file. Thank your very much to the one who made this site!!!
More queries, pwede? How did you bind all your documents? Did you use a ring binder folder? Or that plastic sheet binder? And how about the cards (birthday, valentines, christmas, etc.), would i also place it in the ring binder folder? Thank you..

[-sillybilly-]

Salamat kaayo, James! Sorry for the queries. its just that me and my husband married last year and we don't have any idea about spouse visa and how/where to file. Thank your very much to the one who made this site!!!
More queries, pwede? How did you bind all your documents? Did you use a ring binder folder? Or that plastic sheet binder? And how about the cards (birthday, valentines, christmas, etc.), would i also place it in the ring binder folder? Thank you..

Heres what you should do:

Get atleast 2 envelopes, one for the photocopies of your documents and one for the original ones. No need to put it in the arch lever folder as they will ask you to take them out and have to be arranged according to the guidance list. Cards can be put in a plastic sheet folder. What i did with the photographs, ive pasted them on an a4 sheets. so they are in place when the vfs go through it.

But you can put labels like post it, to separate each documents for the vfs not to get confused as it really helps a lot for fast results!

With regards to the appointment, yes you make an appointment online as they will ask for the printed one, they do have a list of applicants for the day and will have to sign on it.

The appointment time is useless, i mean they dont follow it..soon as they asked for your appointment letter they will give a number which means you will wait till your number gets called out. I suggest that you make your appointment NOT on friday as based from my experienced, it was busy, too many applicants, and staff were grumpy from working all week i guess... and trying to finish off the qeue as soon as they can. So they can leave early!

Biometrics. They will call your name and need to get inside the small room for picture taking and fingerprint scan...then thats it.

After the submission of your application you will receive an sms at the end of the day saying " Visa application Ref no xxxx has been dispatch to the British Embassy for processing."

Then the waiting begins.....GOODLUCK WITH YOUR APPLICATION!

Make sure you have everything and have filled up the application correctly so when you submit your application you are confident enough that you gave everything that is needed. And so that you dont have to worry about and no nightmares!

[Josieyam65]

Thank you very much, sillybilly. Its really a big help.
And Congratulations on your Visa, i'm jealous, hahaha.

[James Hubbard]

Very good answers 'reece
deserves a rep point,
walang anoman

[-sillybilly-]

Very good answers 'reece
deserves a rep point,
walang anoman

No worries James!

Yeah whats that rep points all about? Is it like a reward points where i can claim food shopping?

[James Hubbard]

No worries James!

Yeah whats that rep points all about? Is it like a reward points where i can claim food shopping?

yeh, for every rep point you get, Admin or a Mod will give you £100

[-sillybilly-]

yeh, for every rep point you get, Admin or a Mod will give you £100

Nooooo!!!

Are being serious James?
Well they can send me it through western union as im only using my Tatay's bank account!

[James Hubbard]

Nooooo!!!

Are being serious James?
Well they can send me it through western union as im only using my Tatay's bank account!

they'll keep it in a holding account til you get here

then u and hubby can par-tay! hehe

[mish]

thanks for the helpful tips! GOD bless u more

[Mindanao Mal]

Thanks James, very helpful guide.