thank you so much I will give them a call
thank you so much I will give them a call
You pay more to get your application done quicker but I dont think it will make your visa decision time faster. I tried the regular one where I book the appointment time and its not that bad really. The service is fast than I expected
>>--DonahMichael-->>
well I just really wanna be comfortable and want to know if me and my husband can go together
Did you already give them a call?Originally Posted by brokenpieces
well I just really wanna be comfortable and want to know if me and my husband can go together
Many people have said the hubby/fiance/partner cannot enter, whilst others have they can.
Would be great to have your feedback on this one.
The text service is a joke, we submitted documents etc on a Monday and the following Saturday they got round to texting us to tell us the documents were at the Embassy. We checked the tracking on the VFS website on the Tuesday which told us the docs had gone. Not worth the money if the staff can't be arsed.
If you got all your documents according to checklist, you dont need to avail the VIP service ..just pay for the SMS and Email alerts re your visa and the courier service then you can save lots of moneyWhat is VIP Premium Service?
I saw that option online when making a schedule... I was just looking on how it is done and saw that so what does it mean?
''Don't be serious..Be Sincere''
thanks for the number lastlid! i called them yesterday and they have sent email APPOINTMENT BOOKING for next week? i have answered the "appointment booking" and sent it back to them..
and i emailed again to ask if - will i receive a confirmation email after that..but they did not reply? i called on phone again but its a different lady who answered me.., she sounded so strappy!i saw another post somewhere here saying print the APPOINTMENT "BOOKING"? so it means thats all i have to print? or should i call or email them again to ask for confirmation?? GOsh..sorry everyone my husband and me are both just panicking.. we have 2 settlement applications to submit one for me and for my son,hopefully next week
please help us if u know? thank u so much
Sorry to hear that it isnt going well. We used the service simply to make things easier for my wife as she had a long and difficult journey into Manila from Cavite and this was perceived as a way of making the whole trip in a bit simpler / comfortable. It worked in our case. We were also able to get an appointment within 3 days. But if we so chose then 24 hours notice was possible. I spoke to the woman myself and she was very good with me.
I can remember exactly how the process went now but yes, once they have sent you the booking email, all you have to do is print it and take a copy with you to the appointment, along with the money.
back to work now thanks again lastlid!
From the VFS Website..........
Booking procedure for VIP Lounge:
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.
xxgrinning--00xx3: thank u.. i just got the confirmation they resent it to me, i will be lodging it monday!
i cant sleep wer both nervous..
I guess its the same as flying, not everyone can go bus or 1st class.Good to see an example of the British classless society is in full play in our services abroad
So what happens if everyone chooses VIP service
I for one would of availed myself to the service if it had been about when my wife did hers.
It would of men't not getting out of bed at silly o'clock in the morning..then queuing without shelter for what seemed like an age, in factor the whole day was consumed with it...yes, the visa arrived no quicker but had the service been available we wouldn't of wasted a whole day....all for sake of 20 quid...seems like good value to me
Hmmmm I might have a bit of that V.I.P.
Yes. My wife had to travel in by jeepney, tricycle bus and train etc on a hot day with a heavy parcel (she is only little) and by doing the VIP lounge thing it just made the day a little easier. The extra isnt a lot considering the massive outlay for everything else. And like I say, it includes the delivery of the passport and visa and the SMS messaging (even though the SMS is cr*p). It also includes food and drinks. Once there it took only 20 minutes. It took her mate 15 minutes yesterday. No queueing.
But if you are on a tight budget then I can understand why you might not want to go for it.
Only 20 quid extra ? I thought it was going to be 100's .
Blimey even I might do that...well, once I've met her.
It goes into the 100's when you want the same day vip service to obtain your ilr...400 extra in my case...they got you (ukba) over a barrelOnly 20 quid extra ? I thought it was going to be 100's .
Blimey even I might do that...well, once I've met her.
Times have certainly changed since the ex and I got hitched.
About 4 quid for the marriage licence in Manila and 40 quid for for the spouse visa.
I think only a year to wait for ILR, and then peanuts fee, if anything.
No English tests or any of that other stuff, except the Seminar for wives about to go to wicked foriner's country...with detailed instructions about how to get those remittances back to the homeland.
Ahh, yes those good ole days BCTimes have certainly changed since the ex and I got hitched.
About 4 quid for the marriage licence in Manila and 40 quid for for the spouse visa.
I think only a year to wait for ILR, and then peanuts fee, if anything.
If you have the budget and the application is straightforward with no need for back office caseworker validations, then in my opinion it's so well worth itIt goes into the 100's when you want the same day vip service to obtain your ilr...400 extra in my case...they got you (ukba) over a barrel
1991...seems like yesterday.
Don't we know it1991...seems like yesterday.
My old dad thinks 1949 was yesterday the way he talks
Well, as they say...'life begins at 40' .
I detect spade loads of sarcasmIf you have the budget and the application is straightforward with no need for back office caseworker validations, then in my opinion it's so well worth it
Hmmm, I don't know why.I detect spade loads of sarcasm
Absolutely none intended. Just my honest opinion and advice. As always.
There's really no point in spending the extra if the chances are that the decision cannot be made on the day (due to the need of additional verification) and the application will be placed the the queue for 'standard' processing.
Looks like im being my over sensitive self again.
I agree, if there's a chance of a refusal it will be a waste.
The requirements are straight forward. This method is so popular in Cardiff I had to wait an additional 3wks frm the date I wanted.
We still have to wait 72 hrs for passport return. The actual interview lasts 3.5 hrs...we are given a family room.
I wouldn't expect refusal. That's quite rare.
What I meant was just additional document checks or verifications. Some minor issue that requires casework.
Applications by personal appearance need to be straightforward. That is, complete, fully documented and fully compliant.
I haven't called yet I haven't tried yet because we are going to send the application on January am just inquiring here first in advance but at the moment what I got is I sent an email to VFS email and asked about this if my husband can join me sending the application with this VIP they replied I have to go alone
So I dunno I will make things clear on December coz I really don't wanna go alone my husband is coming over to stay here and so he can accompany me
I thought there's a question in that UKBA if the Sponsor/Husband/wife /etc have to be present during the application / it says not required so it should mean they can just not required.....
Well I’ll let you know when am there
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