Here is our APP FORM PAGE. GOT A BIT CONFUSED NOW.

[lastlid]

If you have applied for the wrong visa category, you will need to withdraw your application and reapply. Please follow the guidance above to request a refund, and then begin a new application.[/I]

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

Does that apply to Philippine applicants paying cash directly into the UKBA bank account?

[joebloggs]

Does that apply to Philippine applicants paying cash directly into the UKBA bank account?

i would have thought so, the fee is a 'processing fee' as this application has been processed i can't see them giving a refund but a call to the embassy would help.

thou, we know it doesn't cost £800 to process a application, it cost only around £200, so i think they should at least refund the £600 profit they make on each settlement application. maybe contacting your MP might help.