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New Visa Application Forms
From 29 October 2007 UKvisas will be launching new application forms.
UKvisas have updated the visa application forms to make them easier to
understand and fill in. The forms are written in plain English to make them as
simple as possible for applicants to complete. The forms must be completed in
English but there are step by step instructions, directing you to the next
question and explaining how to complete each section. There are also
comprehensive guidance notes with each form. These explain how to fill in the
questions and what documents you need to submit with your application. This
means that we are less likely to ask applicants for more information or call
them in for an interview.
The new forms will help UKvisas to identify high-risk applicants, which means
we can also more confidently identify and welcome our low-risk, high value
customers-who play a vital role in boosting Britain’s economy. There is a
dedicated application form for each type of traveler. In total there are eight
standard application forms and three forms for Diplomats:
VAF1 - Visitor
VAF2 - Employment
VAF3 - Student
VAF4 - Settlement
VAF5 - EEA Family Permit
VAF6 - Direct Airside Transit
VAF7 - Right of Abode
VAF8 - UK Overseas Territories
DIP1 - Diplomatic Posting
DIPDEP1 - Diplomatic Posting Dependent
DIP2 - Official visit/Transit
Visa Application Centre will continue to accept old forms 9th
November 2007. After this date applicants must complete a
new application form, as old forms will not be accepted
Why have you changed the Visa Application Forms?
The forms have been updated to make them easier to understand and fill in.
Is the form easier to fill in?
The new guidance notes help explain how to complete the form and what documents
to submit.
Where do I get a new form?
New forms will be available on 29th October 2007 from Visa Application Centres,
British Embassies or High Commissions and from the UKvisas’ website:
www.ukvisas.gov.uk
When will we stop accepting old forms?
Visa Application Centres will continue to accept the old forms until 9th
November 2007. But after this date you must complete a new application form.
Which form do I fill in?
There are eight standard forms. Please check the list below to make sure you
fill in the correct form.
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