How to Fill Up the Online UK Visa Application Form – UK Visit Visa Application
Do you want to tour around or visit family and friends living in the United Kingdom? Do you want to see Buckingham Palace and the Queen? Well, you can go with a UK Visa. If you are a Philippine Passport Holder, here’s a UK Visit Visa Application Guide for Filipinos .
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Island is composed of 4 nations – England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Island. All have their charm and beauty. With a UK Visit Visa, you can spend up to 6 months in this lovely country. To know how to get one, read our article carefully!
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UK Visit Visa Application Guide at a Glance
Validity: Valid for up to 6 months Available in Single or Multiple Entries good for 2, 5, or 10 years
Application is available online and through a VFS Center. UK Visit Visa is available 15 working days after application.
Embassy Details:
British Embassy Manila 120 Upper McKinley Road McKinley Hill Taguig City Manila +63 2 8 858 2200 gov.uk
VFS Visa Centers:
VFS Global Services Philippines Pty Ltd. Mezzanine Floor Unit M01, Ecoplaza Building 2305 Chino Roces Avenue Extension Makati City, Metro Manila 1231
Visa Center: VFS Cebu 9th Floor, Keppel Center, Unit 905 Samar Loop, cor. Cardinal Rosales Avenue Cebu Business Park Cebu City 6000
UK Standard Visit Visa Applicants
- Those who want to go on a holiday or vacation as a tourist
- People who want to see family and friends
- Those with business or have a meeting in the UK
- Take part of Sports or Events
- Medical reasons
Documents you may need for a UK Visit Visa
For most documents, please submit in an A4 size paper.
- Valid Passport – valid on your stay in the UK, with a blank page (back and front for your visa)
- Previous Travel Documents – visas and stamps, old passports
- Details of Employment or Studies
- For Employees – Certificate of Employment (include start and length of employment, role, salary, and other company details)
- If Business Owners or Self-employed – Certificate of Registration with the owner’s name, the start date of business
- For Students – Letter from School confirming enrolment and leave of absence
- Financial evidence – can be Bank Statement or Certificates, Certificate of Employment (with salary), Sponsor’s Financial Documents
- Additional Documents if the Applicant is a Minor:
- Birth Certificate or Legal (Adoption) Documents
- If not accompanied by a parent or guardian, signed letter from them with a copy of their passport and signature
Visa Fees for UK Visit Visa
You can use credit, debit card, or PayPal for your payment. Please note it is non-refundable. VFS Service fees will depend on the services you will additionally render.
- Single – £ 100
- Two years (up to 6 months each visit) – £376
- Five years – £ 670
- Ten years – £ 837
Step by Step Guide on How to apply for a UK Visit Visa
STEP 1: Have your documents ready. Please scan them or take a clear picture of them before the start of the process. The files must be in JPEG, PNG, or PDF File.
STEP 2: Complete the Online Application Form (Please see below for more detailed instructions.)
STEP 3: Choose the length of your visa and Pay your visa Fee. Take note of the reference number given to you. You need to print the checklist or front page of your application form.
STEP 4: Create an appointment at a VFS Center (Manila or Cebu.)
STEP 5: You can upload your documents ahead (with the checklist and barcode separator ), to avoid paying a Document Scanning Assistance Fee of PHP 670 in VFS.
STEP 6: On your scheduled appointment, go to the VFS Center you selected. During your appointment, you will submit your documents, get your photo and fingerprints taken.
STEP 7: Wait for an e-mail about the update of your application
STEP 8: Pick-up at the VFS Center or receive your passport through a carrier.
How to Apply and Fill Up the Online UK Application Form
1. Go to this website .
2. Click Apply Now .
3. Select the language you want your questions and choices to be. Click Next .
4. Choose which country where you will be having your appointment or application.
5. Select the 1 st option if you can go to Makati or Cebu.
6. Start your application; please make sure to be active for at most 30 minutes, or you will be automatically logged out. Click Start Now .
7. Register an e-mail and create your password. You can also retrieve your application through a unique link sent in your e-mail. Click Save and Continue .
8. Answer the questions asked.
Information that may be asked:
- Telephone Number
- Relationship Status
- Address and length of stay
- Ownership Status of House
- Passport Details
- National Identity Card
- Nationality(s)
- Birth Place
- Employment – Start date, Employer’s name, address and contact details
- Job Title, Salary, and Description
- Income and Expenses – normal life and during your visit
- Planned Travel Dates
- Language Preferred
- Main Reason For Visit (with details)
- Dependent Details (if you are supporting someone)
- Parent’s Details – Complete Name, Birthdate, Nationality
- Family in the UK
- Travel Companions or Group
- Accommodation Details
- Travel History (UK and Other Countries – with dates of arrival and departure and purpose)
- Travel Refusal, Removal, Deportation, etc.
- Conviction and other penalties
- Previous Employment Organization
- Extra Information
9. Review your answers and click Continue.
10. Check the documents you must provide and tick the box to continue.
11. Read the declaration, tick the box, and continue. You’ll be on the visa fee list.
Know that you have read this UK Visit Visa Application Guide for Philippine Passport Holders, you can prepare your documents, apply online, wait for your appointment and visa. The process is pretty easy. If you need more assistance in getting a visa, we have a visa application bundle where we can do most process for you and you’ll just go to the center to get your photo and fingerprints taken. Good luck!
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Travelling to the UK this summer for Euro 2020, or to experience the myriad of attractions of Great Britain? Use this step-by-step guide to help you with your visa application.
Step 1: Apply on GOV.UK
Complete your online application form on https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/apply-uk-visa Remember to apply for your visa well before your travel dates
Step 2: Register with VFS Global to book appointment, choose services
After completing the online form and visa fee payment, you will be redirected to register on the VFS Global website to: Upload documents online and/or choose from a range of convenient and optional visa services. If you do not wish to self-upload documents, you can opt for paid professional guidance with our Document Scanning Assistance service when you visit the Visa Application Centre Book your appointment at a VFS Global Visa Application Centre
Step 3: Review and pay
Once you’ve booked your appointment, you will finally be asked to review and confirm your choices and pay for any services you have selected.
Step 4: Visit the VFS Global Visa Application Centre to submit biometrics
Arrive at the Visa Application Centre 15 minutes before your appointed time. Remember to carry your:
- Appointment confirmation letter
- Document checklist
- Travel & supporting documents (if not uploaded online)
You are now all set to enroll biometrics and complete your application process!
If you have any questions, get in touch via https://www.vfsglobal.co.uk/cn/en/contact-vfsglobal .
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To visit the UK, you need to show that you’re a genuine visitor.
You can do this by providing evidence that:
- you’re coming to do a permitted activity – see Appendix Visitor: Permitted Activities
- you’ll leave the UK at the end of your visit
- you’re able to support yourself and any dependants for the duration of your trip
- you’re able to pay for your return or onward journey and any other costs relating to your visit
Wherever possible, digital images should be taken of original documents, not copies.
If you submit a document that is not in English or Welsh, it must be accompanied by a full translation that can be independently verified by the Home Office. Each translation must contain:
- confirmation from the translator that it is an accurate translation of the original document
- the date of translation
- the translator’s full name and signature
- the translator’s contact details
You do not need to provide multiple copies of the same documents if you’re applying as a family or group at the same time.
If you’re applying to visit the UK as part of a Chinese tour group, you should read the specific guidance for ADS visitors .
Further information about coming to the UK as a visitor can be found in Appendix V: Visitor of the Immigration Rules and in the Visitor Guidance .
Submitting or presenting any of the documents listed below does not guarantee that your application for a visit visa or entry at the border will be successful. You should bear this in mind when making any bookings, particularly if you need to apply for a visitor visa before you travel to the UK.
1. Travel document (passport)
You must provide a valid passport or other travel document with all applications and when travelling to the UK. Your passport must have at least 1 page blank if you use it to apply for a visa.
Some passport holders may need to provide alternative evidence of their identity and nationality.
2. Demonstrating personal circumstances
If you are intending to visit the UK you will need to show that you are a genuine visitor who is coming to the UK to undertake a permitted activity, that you will leave at the end of your visit and that you have sufficient funds for yourself and any dependants to cover all reasonable costs in relation to your visit.
It is recommended that you provide information about your circumstances in your home country and details of the activity that you will be doing in the UK.
The following provides information about the types of documents that you might want to provide to help us consider your application against the Immigration Rules for Visitors ( Appendix V: Visitor ). This list is not exhaustive.
- what you will be doing in the UK, the reason for your visit and whether any costs are being met, including any letters from inviting or sending organisations
- a letter from your employer on company headed paper, detailing your role, salary and length of employment
- a letter from your education provider, on headed paper, confirming your enrolment and leave of absence
- business registration documents or recent invoices that confirm on-going self-employment
- copies of previous passports showing evidence of travel to other countries
- confirmation of legal residence, if you are not a national of the country in which you are applying or your right to reside there is not included in your passport
- bank statements which detail the origin of the funds held
- building society books which detail the origin of the funds held
- proof of earnings, such as a letter from your employer confirming employment details (start date of employment, salary, role, company contact details)
3. If you have a sponsor
If someone else (your sponsor) is providing your travel, maintenance or accommodation you should provide evidence showing:
- what support is being provided and whether it extends to any dependent family
- how this support is being provided
the person supporting you has enough funds to adequately support themselves and their dependents
the relationship between you and the sponsor, for example if they’re your family member or your employer
- the person supporting you is legally in the UK (if applicable), for example if they have a British passport or residence document
4. If you’re a child (under 18)
You should show a legal document showing the relationship between you and at least 1 of your parents or guardians, for example a birth certificate or adoption papers.
You should show a copy of the photo page of at least 1 parent’s or guardian’s passport, including their signature and passport number, if they’re not also applying for a visa.
If you have a different family name to your parent/guardian, you may be asked to provide evidence of your relationship. Evidence you can provide may include:
a birth or adoption certificate showing your relationship to your parent or guardian
a divorce or marriage certificate for your parent or guardian
4.1 If you’re not travelling with your parent or guardian
You should provide additional documents to show that your parent or guardian is aware of your travel plans and that they give you permission to enter the UK. Your application may be refused if you don’t.
You should provide a signed letter from your parent or guardian confirming your travel arrangements, including:
- your parent or guardian’s consent for you to travel to the UK
- who’s travelling with you – you’ll need to provide their passport number if they’re an adult
- who’ll look after you while you’re in the UK
- how you’ll travel to the UK
- If your parent or guardian does not have a passport, you should provide another official document that includes their signature
5. Visiting for business purposes
- the relationship between you and the sponsor, for example if they’re your family member or your employer)
6. Attendees of business-related events or conferences
If you are attending a business event or conference, you should provide a letter of invitation from the organiser of the event you are attending.
7. Intra-corporate visits
If you are visiting the UK to work with your UK based colleagues you should provide a letter from your employer confirming this, and if this will involve working with clients, your employer should confirm that this is not the main purpose of your visit.
8. Wet lease arrangements
If you are a pilot or cabin crew member travelling to the UK to work temporarily under a wet lease agreement, you should provide a letter from your employer confirming that you are employed by them and that a wet lease agreement is in place.
9. Visiting for training, research or paid engagements
9.1 academics coming to undertake research (12-month visa).
You should show that you’re highly qualified and working in your field at an academic or higher education institution. For example, you could provide:
- a letter from your employer outlining the research to be undertaken
- a letter from the UK host organisation confirming the arrangements for your research or exchange
You should check if you need a TB test .
You should check if your family members need a TB test if you’re bringing them to the UK with you.
9.2 Performers at one or more permit-free festivals
You may want to provide a letter of invitation from the organisers of each event, including the dates of your performances and details of any payments you’ll receive.
9.3 Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board (PLAB) test and Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) test
You’ll need to provide a letter from the General Medical Council or Nursing and Midwifery Council confirming your test.
9.4 Work-related training – unpaid clinical attachments and dental observer posts
You’ll need to provide confirmation of your offer to undertake a clinical attachment or dental observer post, that it involves no treatment of patients and that you’ve not previously undertaken this activity in the UK.
You should provide an acceptance letter from your course provider confirming the details of the course.
9.6 Study – medical electives
You must provide written confirmation from your UK Higher Education provider confirming you have been accepted to undertake an elective relevant to your course of study overseas.
9.7 Study – research placements
You must provide confirmation from your overseas course provider that the research or research tuition is part of, or relevant to, the course you’re doing overseas.
9.8 Permitted Paid Engagements
You’ll need to provide an invitation letter showing why you’re carrying out the engagement and how long it’s for from a relevant UK-based organisation, such as:
- a Higher Education institution
- an organisation in the creative arts or entertainment industries
- a sports organisation, agent or broadcaster
- a research organisation
- an aviation training organisation regulated by the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority
- a client, if you are a lawyer
- the organiser of a conference or seminar confirming your invitation to speak at their event
You should provide evidence of professional status in your home country or expertise, depending on the engagement.
9.9 Lecturers or examiners
You can provide:
- the names or details of your publications in your field of expertise
- dates and times of lectures you’ve given in that field
- a letter from your employer confirming where you work and your area of expertise
9.10 Entertainers/artists/sports people
- dates and times of performances, screenings, concerts, talks, readings and exhibitions
- details of any awards you’ve received
- proof of recent performances
9.11 Air pilot examiners
You should provide evidence showing you’ve been invited by an approved training organisation. They must be based in the UK and regulated by the UK Civil Aviation Authority .
9.12 Lawyers
You’ll need to provide evidence that you’re a qualified lawyer, for example a practising certificate or equivalent document.
You should also show you’ve been invited to represent a client in the UK court, for example confirmation of your right to audience, or ‘temporary call’ (where required).
10. Visiting for private medical treatment
If you’re applying to visit the UK as an S2 Healthcare Visitor, you should read the specific guidance for S2 Healthcare Visitors
10.1 Private Medical Treatment
You’ll need to provide a letter written by a doctor or consultant , that includes:
- details of the condition requiring consultation or treatment
- estimated cost and likely duration of any treatment
- details of where the consultation or treatment will take place.
If you are coming to the UK to receive medical treatment as part of a reciprocal healthcare arrangement between your country and the UK, you must provide an authorisation form from that country.
You should check if you need a TB test if you’re applying for an 11 month visa.
If you’re applying to extend your stay in the UK to receive private medical treatment you must show:
- a letter explaining your medical condition from a registered medical practitioner
- you’ve met the costs of the treatment you’ve already received
If you’re applying to extend your stay in the UK to continue receiving medical treatment as part of a reciprocal healthcare arrangement between your country and the UK, you must provide an authorisation form from that country which authorises further treatment.
10.2 Organ donors
You’ll need to provide a letter from either the lead nurse of the transplant team or a GMC-registered specialist , dated no more than 3 months before you intend to arrive in the UK, confirming:
- you’re a confirmed match to the recipient with whom you have a genetic or close personal relationship, or you’re being tested to determine whether you are a potential donor
- when and where the transplant or tests will take place
You should show the intended recipient is legally resident in the UK, such as a copy of their British passport or residence permit. You should provide the intended recipient’s name, nationality and date of birth if they are not legally resident in the UK and are applying for a visa at the same time.
11. Visiting for your marriage or civil partnership
You must apply for a marriage or civil partnership visitor visa to enter the UK to marry, form a civil partnership, or give notice of this.
You should provide evidence that you intend to give notice, marry or form a civil partnership during your stay, for example an appointment confirmation with a registrar or booking confirmation for your reception. If you’ve been married or in a civil partnership before, you should provide documents to show that you are free to marry or form a civil partnership.
You must be over 18.
12. Passing through the UK in transit
You should provide evidence that:
- your outward journey from the UK has been confirmed and is within 48 hours of arrival, for example travel booking confirmation
- you can enter the country you’re travelling to, for example a valid visa or residence permit
Further information can be found on the Visitor in Transit visa pages or in the Transit Guidance .
13. Documents you should not use as evidence
Some types of documents are less useful as evidence in visit applications. These include:
- bank statements or letters issued more than 1 year before the date of application
- credit card statements
- driving licence
- educational certificates that are not listed as required for your visa
- evidence of car ownership
- personal photographs
- notarial certificates
- business cards
- hotel bookings
- flight bookings (unless transiting)
- photocopies of bank cards
- certificates relating to leisure activities, for example sports trophies
- travel insurance
- sponsor’s utility bills
- sponsor’s council tax bills
You may be asked to provide additional information by a decision maker.
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Visa applicants must submit a completed DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application for all nonimmigrant visa categories, including applicants applying for K visas. ( Note: For K visa cases in process at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate prior to October 7, 2013, review the limited exceptions explained in the FAQs below.)
Review the Frequently Asked Questions for instructions about using the DS-160.
Access the online DS-160 by clicking: Consular Electronic Application Center website .
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- Print and keep the DS-160 barcode page. (You will not need to print the full application.)
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If you need a Standard Visitor visa, you must apply online before you travel to the UK and attend an appointment at a visa application centre. The earliest you can apply is 3 months before you ...
If you already have an account, just sign in and fill the areas with the required information. To apply for UK visa you must go through these simple steps: Find out if you need a UK visa. Chose the right UK visa type. Complete the online application form. Collect the required documents for a UK visa application.
Understanding the UK Visitor Visa. The UK visitor visa, also known as the standard visitor visa, allows individuals to enter the UK for tourism, business meetings, academic conferences, medical treatment, and to visit family. It's important to note that this visa does not permit you to work or study in the UK.
90% of non-settlement visas within 15 working days from submission at a visa application centre. If you are heading to the UK and you need a visa, make sure you allow enough time for your UK visa application to be processed. You need to allow at least 15 working days from when you lodge your documents at the visa application centre. Whilst we ...
Go to Visa4UK. 2. Click Start now. If you are making a new application click Register an Account. You will receive an email to activate your account.information to make payment. You will be directed to a. (If you have saved your application before but did not submit it, click Log in to continue.) 3.
You can apply for a visa up to 3 months You can apply for a visit visa if you are: before your date of travel to the UK and should get a decision on your visa. • travelling to the UK to undertake within 15 working days. To find out how any of the permitted activities in long getting a visa might take in the Appendices 3, 4 or 5 to Appendix V ...
This includes maiden name, name at birth, etc. Specify your legal sex, as stated on your passport, at the time of your application. Type of travel document. Specify the type of your passport. Options will look like this: Ordinary passport, diplomatic passport, service passport, official passport, special passport, other travel document.
Preview of UK Visitor Visa application form before submitting
Details. Use this guidance to find out which documents you need to support your application for a standard visitor visa. Published 1 October 2012. Last updated 1 February 2024 + show all updates ...
Step by Step Guide on How to apply for a UK Visit Visa. STEP 1: Have your documents ready. Please scan them or take a clear picture of them before the start of the process. The files must be in JPEG, PNG, or PDF File. STEP 2: Complete the Online Application Form (Please see below for more detailed instructions.)
If you are applying for a UK Visit Visa to meet your friend or family or simple applying for tourist visa for sight seeing, you should fill out the online vi...
Step 1: Apply on GOV.UK. Complete your online application form on https: //visas ... you can opt for paid professional guidance with our Document Scanning Assistance service when you visit the Visa Application Centre Book your appointment at a VFS Global Visa Application Centre Step 3: Review and pay. Once you've booked your appointment, you ...
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to fill out the Schengen visa application form: 1. Surname (Family Name) Write your surname or family name as it appears on your passport or travel document. 2. Surname at Birth (Former Family Name) Write the name you had at birth, if different from the first section. 3.
You need to apply separately at GOV.UK or VISFORUK.ORG and after you're done you register and make an appointment on the visa center's website depending on which country you're from. At that point use both GWF numbers to register for a group appointment, they will have that option on the center's website. Hope that helps.
1. Travel document (passport) You must provide a valid passport or other travel document with all applications and when travelling to the UK. Your passport must have at least 1 page blank if you ...
UK Standard Visitor Visa Full Process Explained. In this step by step demonstration we go through all the steps of a UK Visitor Visa Application. We also loo...
Visa was granted by the high commission in Chennai. In the receipt her name was 'firstname' 'firstname'. However on the visa her name was only 'firstname' She recently came to the UK, and there were no issues in immigration etc, except that the Indian immigration authority suggested that I include my name in my wife's passport.
Genuine Visa Information and Latest Immigration News.Regarding to this video providing how to fill UK visa application form applying for UK visa Online. So f...
Form DS-160 is submitted electronically to the Department of State website via the Internet. Consular Officers use the information entered on the DS-160 to process the visa application and, combined with a personal interview, determine an applicant's eligibility for a nonimmigrant visa. Visa applicants must submit a completed DS-160, Online ...