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Sunday, June 10, 2007

United Kingdom Visa and Application Guidelines

Please note that application guidelines are constantly changing and you should refer to the embassy’s website for the most current information.

Student Visa: VAF-1 Non-settlement visa
If you meet the British Embassy’s Courier Assisted Visa Application, you will no longer need to queue at the Visa section, or to submit your application in person
You meet the CAVA requirements if you are applying for a student visa and have previously studied in the UK on a student visa (you must include full supporting documents); or you are a student with full British Council sponsorship.

For ALL visas the following are required:
1. A completed application
2. Two recent passport-sized photographs
3. Your current and any old passports
4. Payment - they only accept cash or banker's drafts in Philippine Pesos (banker's drafts should be made payable to the British Embassy, they should also have been drawn on banks that form part of the Regional Clearing Unit and have either a MICR or RT numbered reference printed or written on the check, if you are unsure please ask your bank for details. Checks drawn on foreign banks will not be accepted
5. Your secondary school or University certificate.
6. A letter of acceptance from the college or university showing:
- the cost of the course and any deposit paid
- that accommodation is available
- number of hours of study there are per week
- the dates of the course
7. Evidence of your sponsor's funds, i.e.. bank statements
8. If your family are in business, their business registration etc
9. If your sponsor is in the UK a copy of their passport and evidence of their ability to accommodate and support you

Fee: 36 pounds


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