From 31st March 2009 UK Visas will be launching new application forms. The British Boarder Agency have updated the visa application forms to make them easier to understand and complete. 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 on each question and explaining exactly 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 UK Boarder Agency to identify high-risk applicants, which means they can confidently identify and welcome 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. You should select according to the type of application you wish to make. In total there are eight standard application forms and three forms for Diplomats. The list below is 4 most common Visa Types:
Why have they 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 you get a new form?
New forms will be available on 31st March 2009 from Visa Application Centres, British Embassies or High Commissions and from the UK visas’ website:
http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/vafsWhich form do I fill in?
There are eight standard forms. Please check the list at
http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk to make sure you fill in the correct form.
