Application Form

VISITOR FORM (VAF1 OCT 2007)
This form is for use outside the UK only.

This form is provided free of charge.
For official use only
READ THIS FIRST

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Your photograph must be:

This form must be completed in blue or black ink. •P assport style and size
(45mm high x 35mm wide)
Please follow the guidance notes carefully and complete all questions • A recent and true likeness, showing
as indicated. If you run out of space please use Part 7 – Additional full face, with no hat, helmet or
sunglasses, although you can
Information.
wear everyday glasses
• Taken
against an off-white, cream
UKvisas may take a decision on your application based on the information or light grey background so that your
contained here without interviewing you. Therefore please ensure you submit features are clearly distinguishable
against the background
all relevant documents (please see supporting documents guidance). •P rinted on low-gloss, plain-white
photo-quality paper (with no
It is better to explain why you do not have a document than to submit a false watermarks or embossing)
Photographs that do not conform to
document in its place. If you submit a false document it will adversely affect these standards will be rejected and
your application and your details and the document may be passed to law may cause a delay in processing your
enforcement agencies in your country. application.
Which type of Visitor Visa are you applying for? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box
Tourist Student Visit Medical Treatment In transit to another country Other (please specify)
Business Visit Family Visit Marriage Academic Visit
Part 1 About you Read Guidance notes, Part 1
1.1 Given name(s)
1.2 Family name
1.3 Other names
1.4 Gender Put a cross (x) in the relevant box 1.5 What is your marital status? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box
Civil Unmarried
Male Female Single Married
Partner Partner
Dissolved
Divorced Widowed Separated
Partnership
1.6 Date of Birth >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 1.7 Place of birth
D D M M Y Y Y Y
1.8 Country of Birth >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 1.9 Nationality
1.10 Do you hold any other nationalities? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 1.11 If ‘Yes’ please provide details
Put a cross (x) in the relevant box
Yes No If ‘No’ go to part 2
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Part 2 Passport Information Read Guidance notes, Part 2
Enter details of the passport or travel document that you will use to travel to the UK.
2.1 Current passport or travel document number >>> 2.2 Place of Issue
2.3 Issuing Authority
2.4 Date of Issue >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 2.5 Date of expiry
D D M M Y Y Y Y D D M M Y Y Y Y
2.6 Is this your first passport? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 2.7 Please give details of previous passports covering the last 10 years
Yes No If ‘Yes’ go to Part 3
2.8 Where are any previous passports?
Part 3 Your Contact Details Read Guidance notes, Part 3
3.1 Your full address and postal code >>>>>>>>>>>> 3.2 How long have you lived at this address? Years Months
3.3 Home (landline) telephone number
3.4 Mobile telephone number
3.5 Email address
3.6 Contact details if different from above
For help completing this form please see the guidance

notes. If you require further guidance or information, your
local British Embassy or High Commission will be able to
assist you. More information can also be found on the UKvisas’
website: www.ukvisas.gov.uk
Part 4 Your Family Read Guidance notes, Part 4

4.1 Full name of spouse/partner (If single go to 4.6)
4.2 Spouse/partner’s nationality >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 4.3 Spouse/partner’s date of birth
D D M M Y Y Y Y
4.4 Where is your spouse/partner now?
4.5 Will your spouse/partner be travelling with you? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box >>>>>>>>>>>>> Yes No
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4.6 Do you have any children? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Yes No If ‘No’ go to 4.11
4.7 Where do these children live?
Name Address
4.8 Where are these children now?
4.9 Please provide full details for each of your children who are under the age of 18
Full name Date of Birth Place of birth Passport Number
4.10 Please list any of your children who will be travelling with you to the UK?
4.11 Will any other children be travelling with you? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box >>> Yes No If ‘No’ go to 4.15
4.12 If ‘Yes’ please provide full details about the child/children
Full name Date of Birth Place of birth Passport Number
4.13 Please give the home address of all children listed in 4.12
Name Address
4.14 What is your exact relationship to each of the children listed above and their parents
Name Relationship to Child Relationship to their Parents
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4.15 Father’s given name(s) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 4.16 Father’s family name
4.17 Father’s date of birth >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 4.18 Father’s place and country of birth
D D M M Y Y Y Y
4.19 Father’s nationality/nationalities
4.20 Mother’s given name(s) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 4.21 Mother’s family name
4.22 Mother’s date of birth >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 4.23 Mother’s place and country of birth
D D M M Y Y Y Y
4.24 Mother’s nationality/nationalities
If 18 or over please go to Part 5. If under 18 please go to 4.25
ONLY TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANTS UNDER 18 (or parent/guardian on behalf of applicants)
4.25 Please provide full details about your parent(s)/guardian(s) in your home country
Name Address Telephone Number Email Address Relationship
4.26 Will you be travelling to the UK alone? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box
Yes No If ‘No’ please complete 4.27 and 4.28. If ‘Yes’ please go to 4.29
4.27 If accompanied, please provide full details of up to two adults who will accompany you, including their passport numbers.
1) 2)
4.28 What is your exact relationship to the adult(s) listed in 4.27?
1) 2)
4.29 Please provide the address and telephone >>>>>>>>>>>> 4.30 Is this a private address?
number of where you will stay in the UK Put a cross (x) in the relevant box
Yes No If ‘No’ go to part 5

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4.31 Please provide full details about the person you will be staying with at this address
Name Nationality Relationship
4.32 If the person named above is not a i) British Citizen >>>>> 4.33 How long will you stay with this person?
or ii) European Economic Area Citizen, please give details
about what permission they have to be in the UK
Part 5 Previous Applications and Travel History Read Guidance notes, Part 5
TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL APPLICANTS.
5.1 Have you ever travelled outside your country of residence, including to the UK, in the last 10 years?
Yes No If ‘Yes’ please provide details of any trips to the UK below
ENTER DETAILS OF TRIPS TO THE UK ONLY

Date Purpose Duration
5.2 Have you ever been refused a visa for any country, including the UK?
Yes No If ‘Yes’ please provide details below
Date Country Reason Reference number (for UK)
5.3 Have you been granted a UK visa in the last 10 years?

Date Purpose Duration Reference number
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5.4 Have you been refused entry on arrival to the UK in the last 10 years?
Date Reason Reference number
5.5 Have you ever been deported, removed or otherwise required to leave any country, including the UK in the last 10 years?
Date Country Reason Reference number (for UK)
5.6 Have you made an application to the Home Office to remain in the UK in the last 10 years?
Date Reason for Granted/Refused Reason Reference number

application (if refused)
5.7 Do you have a UK National Insurance number?

National Insurance number Reason for getting a National Insurance number
5.8 Do you have any criminal convictions in any country (including traffic offences)?
Date Country Offence Sentence
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5.9 Have you ever been charged in any country with a criminal offence for which you have not yet been tried in court (including
traffic offences)? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box
Date Country Offence
5.10 In times of either peace or war have you ever been involved in, or suspected of involvement in, war crimes, crimes against
humanity or genocide? Refer to the Guidance notes for definitions. Put a cross (x) in the relevant box
Date Country Details
5.11 Have you ever been involved in, supported, or encouraged terrorist activities in any country? Have you, ever been a member of,
or given support to an organisation that has been concerned in terrorism? Refer to the Guidance notes for definitions.
Date Country Details Organisation
5.12 Have you ever, by any means or medium, expressed views that justify or glorify terrorist violence or that may encourage others
to terrorist acts or other serious criminal acts? Refer to the Guidance notes for definitions. Put a cross (x) in the relevant box
Date Country Details
5.13 Have you engaged in any other activities that might indicate that you may not be considered a person of good character?
Details
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Part 6 Visitor Read Guidance notes, Part 6
To be completed by all applicants.
6.1 Your stay in the UK

6.1.1 How long do you intend to stay in the UK? >>>>>>>>>>> 6.1.2 On what date do you want to travel to the UK?
D D M M Y Y Y Y
6.1.3 What date will you leave the UK? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 6.1.4 If you are not a national of the country in which you are
applying, what permission do you have to stay in that country?
D D M M Y Y Y Y
6.1.5 Are you travelling with anyone? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box
Yes No If ‘Yes’ please provide details of the people you are travelling with
Full name Date of birth Nationality
6.1.6 Do they already have a visa for the UK? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box
Yes No They don’t need one
Please complete the following section relevant to your application. If you selected ‘Other’ type of visa on the front page
please complete 6.2 ‘Tourist’ section and provide any additional information in Part 7.
6.2 Tourist
To be completed by applicants applying for a Tourist Visit Visa. Please note that you are not allowed to work or study whilst
in the UK.
6.2.1 What will you do in the UK?
6.2.2 Do you intend to work in the UK? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 6.2.3 Do you intend to study in the UK?
Put a cross (x) in the relevant box Put a cross (x) in the relevant box
Yes No Yes No
6.2.4 Where will you stay in the UK?

6.2.5 Do you have any family in the UK?

Name Nationality Address Telephone Number Relationship
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6.2.6 Do you intend to visit these family members?
Yes No If ‘Yes’ please complete Part 6.5 ‘Family Visitor’
Please go to 6.10 ‘Finances and Employment’ section.
6.3 Business Visitor
To be completed by applicants applying for a Business Visit Visa. Please note that you are not allowed to study whilst in the UK.
6.3.1 What is the purpose of your visit to the UK?
6.3.2 Who invited you to the UK?
6.3.3 What is the name of the business or Organisation you will visit in the UK?
6.3.4 What does the business or Organisation do in the UK?
6.3.5 Business or Organisation address >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 6.3.6 Business or Organisation landline telephone number
including postal code in the UK in the UK
6.3.7 Business/Organisation email address in the UK
6.3.8 Do you intend to set yourself up in business in the UK? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box
Yes No
6.3.9 Where will you stay in the UK?
6.3.10 Do you have any family in the UK? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box
Yes No If ‘Yes’ please provide details
6.3.11 Do you intend to visit these family members? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box
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6.4 Student Visitor
To be completed by applicants applying for a Student Visitor Visa. Please note that you are not allowed to work whilst in the UK.
If you intend to work you MUST obtain a full student visa.
6.4.1 Have you been unconditionally accepted on a course of study in the UK? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box
Yes No
6.4.2 Name of the course you will study?
6.4.3 What qualification do you expect to gain? >>>>>>>>>>> 6.4.4 Who is the awarding body?
6.4.5 When does the course begin? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 6.4.6 When does the course end?
D D M M Y Y Y Y D D M M Y Y Y Y
6.4.7 Name and full address of the institution >>>>>>>>>>>>> 6.4.8 Email address of institution where you will study
6.4.9 Were you interviewed by this institution? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box
6.4.10 Why have you chosen to study in the UK?
6.4.11 Why did you choose this institution?
6.4.12 How did you find out about it?
6.4.13 Why did you select this course?
6.4.14 Why do you think this course will be of benefit to you?
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6.4.15 How many hours of study will you be required to attend every week? How much of this is during the day?
Total hours per week Daytime hours per week
6.4.15 When this course of study is finished do you plan to undertake another course in the UK? Please give details of all further
study you hope to complete.
Course Qualification Name of Institution Address of Institution
6.4.16 What do you hope to do when you have finished all your studies in the UK?
6.4.17 Have you studied in the UK before?
Yes No If ‘Yes’ please provide full details below
Name of Institution Address of Institution Course Studied Qualification Gained
6.4.19 What English language qualifications do you hold?
6.4.20 Please provide full details of your education history from age 11 – where you studied, dates of study, dates of
examinations and qualifications obtained.
Place of study Dates Qualifications gained
6.4.21 What have you been doing since you completed your most recent course of study?
Student Visitor funding

6.4.22 Where will you stay in the UK? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 6.4.23 How much will
Please provide full details this cost per month?
6.4.24 What is the total cost

of the course – including fees,
accommodation and living expenses?
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6.4.25 Who will pay for your travel to the UK? >>>>>>>>>>>>> 6.4.26 Who will pay for your course fees?
Name: Name:
Relationship: Relationship:
6.4.27 Who will pay for your expenses

such as accommodation and food?
Name:
Relationship:
6.4.28 Please provide the full name, date of birth, nationality, full address and landline and mobile telephone numbers of any
financial sponsor(s) mentioned above.
Full Name Date of Birth Nationality Address Telephone Numbers
6.4.29 Why are they funding your studies?
6.4.30 Have they set aside specific money for your studies? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box
Yes No If ‘Yes’ provide details of how much
6.4.31 Is your financial sponsor in the UK? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box
Yes No If ‘Yes’ please state what permission they have to remain in the UK
6.4.32 What is your exact relationship to your financial sponsor? 6.4.33 What is your financial sponsor’s occupation?
6.1.34 What is your financial sponsor’s >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 6.1.35 Do they have any savings or other readily available money
monthly income after tax? e.g. income from stocks and shares? Please provide details
If you have more than one financial sponsor please

provide details in Part 7.
6.4.36 How much money will they give you?

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6.4.37 What family does your financial sponsor have e.g. spouse, dependent children or other dependent relatives
(parents, parent-in-law)?
6.4.38 What part of your financial sponsor’s money is spent

on his/her dependants?
6.4.39 Has your financial sponsor sponsored any other visa applicants in the last 5 years? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box
Yes No If ‘Yes’ please provide full details of these people below
Name Date of Birth Financial Commitment
6.4.40 Do they still sponsor these people? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 6.4.41 If ‘No’ when did the sponsorship stop?
6.5 Family Visitor
To be completed by applicants applying for a Family Visitor Visa. Please note that you are not allowed to work or study whilst
in the UK.
6.5.1 Please name the relative you will stay with and >>>>>>>>> 6.5.2 Personal email address
provide the full address including postal code and of the relative that you are
landline and mobile telephone numbers staying with
6.5.3 Will any other relatives be staying here at the same time as you? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box
Yes No If ‘Yes’ please give details below
6.5.4 What does the relative you are staying with do in the UK? Please give details of employment, study etc.
6.5.5 In the last two years has the relative that you are staying with sponsored anyone else’s visit to the UK?
Yes No If ‘Yes’ please give details below
Name Date of Birth
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6.5.6 What relatives in the UK do you intend to visit?
Name Relationship
6.5.7 Please provide the following details of all other close family members in the UK:
• Name • Nationality • Details of their permission to stay in the UK • Relationship • Address • Landline telephone number
Name Nationality Permission to Relationship Address Telephone

stay in the UK Number
6.6 Medical
To be completed by applicants applying for a Medical Visit Visa. Please note that you are not allowed to work or study whilst
in the UK.
6.6.1 What treatment will you have?
6.6.2 Where will you have your treatment? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 6.6.3 Is this a National Health Service (NHS) hospital?
Name:
Address: Yes No
6.6.4 Has the hospital/clinic agreed to treat you?

Yes No
6.6.5 What is your Doctor’s or Consultant’s name? 6.6.6 On what date will the treatment begin?
D D M M Y Y Y Y
6.6.7 How long will you be in hospital or clinic for? >>>>>>>>> 6.6.8 How much will your treatment cost?
6.6.9 Who will pay for your treatment, >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 6.6.10 Where will you stay
including any period of recuperation? while you are recuperating?
Full Name: Name:

Address: Address:
Full Name Address & Relationship
Relationship:
6.6.11 Email address of the person or >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 6.6.12 How long do you plan
establishment where you will stay? to stay in the UK?
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Yes No
Yes No If ‘Yes’, please complete Part 6.5 ‘Family Visitor’
6.7 Marriage
To be completed by applicants applying for a Marriage Visit Visa. Please note that you are not allowed to work or study whilst
in the UK.
6.7.1 What arrangements have been made for either notification of the marriage or civil partnership or for the marriage or civil
partnership ceremony?
6.7.2 Full name of fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner >>>>>>> 6.7.3 Date of birth of fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner
D D M M Y Y Y Y
6.7.4 Nationality and/or permission to enter or remain in the
UK, of your fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner
6.7.5 Where will you get married >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 6.7.6 When will you get married or enter into a civil
or enter into a civil partnership? partnership?
Name: D D M M Y Y Y Y
Address:

6.7.7 Where will you stay in the UK? local British Embassy or High Commission will be able to
Name:
Address:
Yes No If ‘Yes’, please provide details below
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6.8 Visitor in Transit
To be completed by applicants applying for a Visitor in Transit Visa. If travelling to the Republic of Ireland you must obtain a
full visit visa - NOT a visitor in transit visa. Transit visitors will only be given leave to enter the UK for a maximum of 48 hours.
Please note that you are not allowed to work or study whilst in the UK.
6.8.1 Why are you travelling through the UK?
6.8.2 Which country are you travelling to through the UK? >>> 6.8.3 Which country is your final destination?
6.8.4 Why are you going to this country?
6.8.5 Do you have a visa or residence permit for your destination once you leave the UK? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box
6.8.6 Have you confirmed your travel plans to and from the UK? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box
Yes No
6.8.7 Date of arrival in the UK >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 6.8.8 Port or Airport of Arrival
D D M M Y Y Y Y
6.8.9 Flight number or ship name (if applicable) >>>>>>>>>>>> 6.8.10 Date of departure from the UK
D D M M Y Y Y Y
6.8.11 Port or Airport of departure >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 6.8.12 Flight number or ship name (if applicable)
6.8.13 Will you travel through the UK on your return? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box
Yes No If ‘No’ please go to 6.10 ‘Finances and Employment’ section
6.8.14 Planned date of return through the UK >>>>>>>>>>>>> 6.8.15 Port or Airport of return
D D M M Y Y Y Y
6.8.16 Flight number or ship name (if applicable) >>>>>>>>>>> 6.8.17 Planned date and destination of final departure
from the UK
D D M M Y Y Y Y
6.8.18 Port or Airport of final departure >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 6.8.19 Flight number or ship name (if applicable)
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6.9 Academic Visitor
To be completed by applicants applying for an Academic Visitor Visa.
6.9.1 What will you do in the UK? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box
Research Teaching Clinical Practice Formal Exchange
Other (Please specify)
6.9.2 Who has invited you to the UK? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 6.9.3 Email address of the person who has invited you to
the UK
Full Name:
Address:
Job Title:
6.9.4 Which institution or facility will >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 6.9.5 What is your

you be based at in the UK? field of expertise?
6.9.6 What specific benefits will going >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 6.9.7 What exactly do you intend to do when
to the UK bring to you? you have finished your visit to the UK?
Please go to 6.10 ‘Finances and Employment’ section
6.10 Finances and employment
To be completed by all applicants. Dependent children should enter parents’ details.
6.10.1 What is your present work or job or occupation? If unemployed please state ‘Unemployed’ and go to 6.10.11
6.10.2 Are you employed or self-employed?

Employed full time Employed part-time Self-employed
Please complete all the following questions even if self employed.
6.10.3 What is the name of the company you work for? >>>>>> 6.10.4 When did you start this job?
D D M M Y Y Y Y
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6.10.5 What is your work address? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 6.10.6 What are your employer’s telephone numbers?
6.10.7 What is your employer’s email address?
6.10.8 Do you have any other source of income >>>>>>>>>>> 6.10.9 When did you start this job?
from a second job or occupation?
Put a cross (x) in the relevant box D D M M Y Y Y Y
6.10.10 What is your total monthly income from all sources of

employment or occupation after tax?
6.10.11 Do you receive income from any other sources, including friends or family? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box
6.10.12 Do you have savings, property or other income, for example, from stocks and shares? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box
6.10.13 How much of your total monthly income is given >>>> 6.10.14 How much do you spend
to your family members and other dependants? each month on living costs?
6.10.15 Who will pay for >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 6.10.16 Who will pay for your expenses such as
your travel to the UK? accommodation and food?
6.10.17 If someone other than yourself is paying >>>>>>>>>>> 6.10.18 What is the cost to you
for all or any part of this visit, how much money personally, of your stay in
will they give you? the UK?
6.11 Visa Duration

6.11.1 How long do you want the visa to be valid for? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box
6 months 1 year 2 years 5 years 10 years
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Part 7 Additional Information Read Guidance notes, Part 7
7.1 Is there any other information you wish to be considered as part of your application?
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Part 8 Supporting documents checklist
Ensure you submit all relevant documents

It is better to explain why you do not have a document than to submit a false document in its place. If you submit a false document it will
adversely affect your application and your details and the document may be passed to law enforcement agencies in your country.
Please put a cross (x) in the relevant boxes to show that these documents will be submitted with your application.
All applicants
A valid travel document or passport
One passport sized photograph. This must not be more than 6 months old. (Please see photograph box at the beginning of the form
for more details)
The appropriate fee
Evidence to support the information you have given (see below for more details)
Personal Details section

Unless single, please provide evidence of your marital status e.g. marriage or civil partnership certificate
You may be asked to present written notification from the child’s parent or legal guardian that they consent to the child’s visit
The official record of any conviction(s), detailing the crime(s) you were convicted of and the sentence(s) you received
Visitor
Evidence of your permission to stay if you are not a national in the country where you are applying, e.g. a residence permit or visa
Tourist
A planned itinerary, if held
Business
Evidence of who invited you to the UK
Student
Evidence that you have been unconditionally accepted on a course of study in the UK i.e. a letter from the school or university
Evidence of any previous study or qualifications gained in the UK
Evidence of any English language qualifications e.g. IELTS or TOEFL
Evidence of previous education history
Evidence of the cost of your course fees
Evidence of any funds set aside by your financial sponsors specifically to pay for your study
Evidence of your financial sponsor’s occupation, income and any savings or assets they have
Family visitor
Evidence of your family members in the UK you intend to visit. This should be a copy of the bio data page (the page containing their
photograph) of their UK passport or; if they are not a UK national, evidence of their permission to stay in the United Kingdom
Medical
Evidence that the hospital or clinic has agreed to treat you. If this is a NHS hospital you will need to show that the treatment is being
paid for privately
Marriage
Evidence to show that arrangements have been made for either notification of the marriage or civil partnership or for the marriage or
civil partnership to take place during your visit
Transit
Evidence that the earliest onward passage from the UK has been booked, and that it is within 48 hours of arrival in the UK
Academic
Evidence that you have been working as an academic in an institution of higher education overseas, or in the field of your academic
expertise (e.g. medicine), immediately prior to seeking entry clearance
Finances and employment

Evidence of your current employment/self employment/occupation/work
Evidence of your total monthly income from all sources of employment or occupation after tax
Evidence of any income from other sources e.g. friends, family, savings, property etc…
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Part 9 Declaration
You must now read the declaration below and sign it. This must be signed by the applicant personally and not by a representative
or other person acting on his/her behalf. An application for a person under the age of 18 may be completed by the parent or
legal guardian.
I hereby apply for an entry clearance to the United Kingdom. The information I have given is complete and true to the best of my
knowledge. I also declare that the photograph submitted with this form is a true likeness of myself. I confirm that if, before this application
is decided, there is a material change in my circumstances or new information relevant to this application becomes available, I will inform
the United Kingdom diplomatic Mission handling my application.
I am aware that it is an offence under the Immigration Act 1971, as amended by the Nationality Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, to
make a statement or representation to a person acting in execution of the Act which the maker knows to be false or does not believe to
be true, or to obtain or seek to obtain leave to enter in the United Kingdom by means which include deception.
I understand that I may be required to provide a record of my fingerprints and a photograph of my face (“biometric data”) as part of
my application. If I refuse to do so, my application may be treated as invalid and, if so, will not be considered further. (See Statutory
Instrument 2006 No 1743 - The Immigration (Provision of Physical Data) Regulations 2006, Regulation 7(1)).
I understand that all information provided by me will be processed by UKvisas in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. I am
aware that UKvisas is jointly controlled by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Home Office, who are also the joint data
controllers in relation to the information provided by me in this application form. I am aware that the information I provide, including
biometric data, will be treated in confidence, but it may be disclosed to other government departments, agencies, local authorities, foreign
governments, and other bodies, to enable UKvisas or those bodies to perform their functions. Any disclosures will be in accordance with
the Data Protection Act 1998. I also understand that the information provided by me may also be used for staff training purposes.
I declare that the information given on this form is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief and I also consent the processing of
information provided by me by UKvisas.
Applicant’s signature Date
D D M M Y Y Y Y
Have you used an agent or representative to complete

this application?
Yes No
If ‘Yes’ please give details of agent/representative’s

name and address below
What language did you communicate in with the

agent/representative to complete the form?
UKvisas is a joint directorate of the Home Office and Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

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VISITOR FORM (VAF1 OCT 2007)

This form is for use outside the UK only.

For official use only

READ THIS FIRST

Your photograph must be:

Part 1 About you Read Guidance notes, Part 1

1.1 Given name(s)

1.2 Family name

1.3 Other names

1.6 Date of Birth >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 1.7 Place of birth

1.8 Country of Birth >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 1.9 Nationality

Yes No If ‘No’ go to part 2

2.3 Issuing Authority

2.4 Date of Issue >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 2.5 Date of expiry

Yes No If ‘Yes’ go to Part 3

2.8 Where are any previous passports?

Part 3 Your Contact Details Read Guidance notes, Part 3

3.3 Home (landline) telephone number

3.4 Mobile telephone number

3.5 Email address

3.6 Contact details if different from above

For help completing this form please see the guidance

Part 4 Your Family Read Guidance notes, Part 4

4.2 Spouse/partner’s nationality >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 4.3 Spouse/partner’s date of birth

4.8 Where are these children now?

Full name Date of Birth Place of birth Passport Number

Full name Date of Birth Place of birth Passport Number

Name Relationship to Child Relationship to their Parents

4.20 Mother’s given name(s) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 4.21 Mother’s family name

If 18 or over please go to Part 5. If under 18 please go to 4.25

ONLY TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANTS UNDER 18 (or parent/guardian on behalf of applicants)

Name Address Telephone Number Email Address Relationship

4.28 What is your exact relationship to the adult(s) listed in 4.27?

Yes No If ‘No’ go to part 5

For help completing this form please see the guidance

Name Nationality Relationship

TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL APPLICANTS.

Yes No If ‘Yes’ please provide details of any trips to the UK below

ENTER DETAILS OF TRIPS TO THE UK ONLY

Yes No If ‘Yes’ please provide details below

Date Country Reason Reference number (for UK)

5.3 Have you been granted a UK visa in the last 10 years?

Yes No If ‘Yes’ please provide details below

Date Purpose Duration Reference number

Yes No If ‘Yes’ please provide details below

Date Reason Reference number

Yes No If ‘Yes’ please provide details below

Date Country Reason Reference number (for UK)

Yes No If ‘Yes’ please provide details below

Date Reason for Granted/Refused Reason Reference number

5.7 Do you have a UK National Insurance number?

Yes No If ‘Yes’ please provide details below

National Insurance number Reason for getting a National Insurance number

Yes No If ‘Yes’ please provide details below

Date Country Offence Sentence

Yes No If ‘Yes’ please provide details below

Date Country Offence

Yes No If ‘Yes’ please provide details below

Date Country Details

Yes No If ‘Yes’ please provide details below

Date Country Details Organisation

Yes No If ‘Yes’ please provide details below

Date Country Details