HI!!!! is this the right form to fill up in applying spousal visa? is this updated?

[lykayu01]

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/si...isas/vaf4a.pdf

thats the link of what i thought is the right form to fill up in applying spousal visa...an updated one... but just wondering if im right as it says on top right SETTLEMENT & FAMILY REUNION (VAF4A OCT 2011)

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and i wonder how can i fill it up as when im trying to edit it it doesnt work couldnt type in it,,, thanks!!!!!!!!!!

[andy222]

Yes thats the one. Maybe there is a way of fiiling it in. Somebody on here will know.

[rusty]

Yes this looks to be the updated form and previously you had to print out the form then complete it.

The current process is that you fill in the online application from the link on the UKBA website.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/co...e=UK%20English

How to apply

To apply for a visa, you must:

• complete and submit a visa application form; and
• visit our visa application centre in Manila.

You need to complete and submit the application form online.
You will need to print out and sign your completed form. If you do not have access to a printer when you apply, you will be able to log in and print out the form later.
You can find the online application form under 'Do it online' on the right side of this page.
When you have completed your online application, you will receive an email message containing your application number (also known as a 'GWF reference'). Please make a note of this number.

[lastlid]

Hello,

Firstly I have to say that we applied for my wife's Spouse visa at the beginning of September and things can change so quickly. But although I have seen the form in your posting before, it isn't the form that we submitted to the UKBA. We did not fill it in at any stage or submit it.

We did, however, fill out the online application form (that you can access via the website) and although many questions are similar, the online form has a different look about it and is arranged in a different order. Once completed, you print the online form and submit it with your application.

We did just that and got the visa 2 weeks later.

[lykayu01]

Hi everyone thanks for the repl but still im sorry its quite chaotic for me i have to fill that form in and have to send it online???? Where??? I thought i will just fill up the vaf4a form print it out then go to vfs website to book an appointment then after that go to vfs personally to lodge the visa application together with the requirement????????? Please explain to me help

[lykayu01]

Hello just for clarification i plan to apply at vfs global makati personally... as im a bit aware that there is a online visa application option... If im right... Mmmm really confused :\ i just really want to be prepared ....

[lykayu01]

Hi Rusty!!! Correct me if im wrong but isnt it an online visa application is what you are talking about? Its another different option right? But i want the VFS Global process just dont really know much how to thats what im asking how to apply.. If im right i have to fill out that Vaf4a then print it out then book an appointment at VFS global makati website then wait for my scheduled appointment to lodge my documents at VFS.... thanku more advices and help would be higly appreciated by me thanks!!!

[lykayu01]

hhhmmmm dilemma ...

there's a website visa4uk
there's a VFS Global website and
there's a UKBA website....

where to fill up form for spouse visa???
how to fill up forms???
does it need to be submitted online??? if so where????

all i know and what is just clear is i know i will have to book an appointment on VFS Global website...

[rusty]

The online application is now the only option.

From VFS website http://www.vfs-uk-ph.com/vfsglobalintroduction.html

VFS GLOBAL IN PHILIPPINES

Who are we?

VFS Global is a commercial company, working in partnership with UK Border Agency at the British Embassy here in the Philippines providing services to help people apply for a visa to enter the United Kingdom (UK).

To apply for a visa to enter the UK, please visit the UK Border Agency in Philippines website.

What does VFS Global do?

VFS Global manages visa application centres for the UK Border Agency here in Philippines, where you should submit your completed visa application form, supporting documents and biometric data. Please see the Visa application centre page on this website for VFS visa application centre address and contact details.

You can also email or phone (call rates apply) the VFS Global call centre if you have a general enquiry about UK visas or the visa application process.

Who decides if I will get a visa?

Your visa application will be processed and decided by UK Border Agency staff. VFS staff does not, play any part in or influence the outcome of your visa application. If VFS staff claims to be able to influence your application, you should notify in writing the Head of Visa Services at the British Embassy in Manila. You can find their address on the UK Border Agency in Philippines website.


Follow the links to the online application then when completed, print it out then take the application with your supporting documents to the VFS office.

[lykayu01]

hi RUSTY!!!!!! thankyou so much so it means the link do it online is the right way to fill up the form then click submit then i will be receiving an email of GWF together with the Appointment to when i will submit my visa print out form and supporting documents.... am i right so all i need is this link then??????? http://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk/ApplyNow.aspx thanks!!!!

[rusty]

Yes that is the link to fill in the online application.

To book an appointment, you need this link https://www.vfs.firm.in/pl-apptsyste...ppwelcome.aspx

or if you want to use the VIP premium service then follow this link http://www.vfs-uk-ph.com/additionalservice.html#1

Good luck with your application, take your time to read and understand the questions on the application form.

[lykayu01]

thanks so much rusty and ate grace!!!!!
really didnt know about that you have to fill it up online and click submit to get an email of GWF at visa4uk website..... thanks!!!!!!!!!!

[lykayu01]

hi everyone any NEW UPDATES in applying spouse visa for a filipina married to a british please post here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! as process online is quite chaotic???

[Arthur Little]

The online application is now the only option.

... REALLY? Why's that, then? I mean ...it's ... not everyone has access to a computer - even in this modern age - and there are still some folk who don't know how to use one properly.

[lykayu01]

... REALLY? Why's that, then? I mean ...it's ... not everyone has access to a computer - even in this modern age - and there are still some folk who don't know how to use one properly.

yes, that's true... they say you have to fill it up online and print out a copy then book an appointment at vfs to lodge your visa application....

[Arthur Little]

yes, that's true... they say you have to fill it up online and print out a copy then book an appointment at vfs to lodge your visa application....

... changed days!! All WE did [in January, 2009] was have the form sent to my wife, completed it by hand and booked our VFS appointment. Anyway, good luck with your application.

[lykayu01]

... changed days!! All WE did, was have the form sent to my wife, completed it by hand and booked our VFS appointment. Good Luck with your application.

that's true fingers crossed and i heard there would be loads of changes in upcoming april2012 so better apply before april comes hehehe we plan to apply late january or early febuary...as im still going to have my TOEIC english exam......
Changes in spousal visa are quite chaotic now a days loads of changes updates from time to time....
LOads of Money and time apart :(

thanks so much Mr.Arthur Little!!!!!!!! ;')

[Arthur Little]

thanks so much Mr.Arthur Little!!!!!!!! ;')

... it's my pleasure!