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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.

VAF Visa Type & Guidance Notes
VAF 1 Visit
VAF 2 Employment
VAF 3 Student
VAF 4 Settlement
VAF 5 EEA Family Permit / Swiss National
VAF 6 Direct Airside Transit
VAF 7 Right of Abode
VAF 8 Overseas Territories
   
DIP 1 Diplomat Posted to UK
DIP 1(Dep) Dependent of a Diplomat Posted to the UK
DIP 2 Official/Transit to UK