Hello nnomad.. visa granted in 7 days,,,,,with no interview. my bf visited me here and stay for 21 days. then when he return in uk we apply immediately. i apply december 20,2011 and i received my visa on january 9, 2012.
Here's, how we work our application:
1. General visa fees - P 5,472.00 - i paid this amount cash to the bank and get a receipt from UNION
bank. you kept the receipt, coz you attached this on the application
form.
2. VAF1A ( General visit visa form ) - answer these online.
3. INFORMATION about Applicant and Finances
A. Passport of Applicant - it should be a valid passport.
B. General visit visa checklist
C. Cenomar - Certification no marriage
D. Western Union Receipts
4. Supporting Documents of Sponsor
A. Invitation letter
B. Brief resume of relationship
C. Birth Certificate
D. Details of passport - copies only.
E. Employment Status
F. Inland revenue and tax return for 12 months
G. Company accounts
H. Bank statement and investment
5. Accommodation and travel details
a. Accommodation letter
b. itinerary for visit
c. Official guide for dartmouth and surrounding area
d. coast and countryside events 2011-2012
e. hotel vouchers with receipts
f. booking confirmations (emails)
G. photographs of meetings
6. Communication
a. emails/ecard greetings for birthdays
b. name of internet connections
c. receipts and bills
d. yahoo messenger and skype conversation's
7. Photograph to attache your application form. be careful the sizes.( 45mm By 35mm) look on the site www.ukba.com.. about the photos guidance.
I hope this will help your problem.. and goodluck
Anna