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New Visa Application Forms


From 29 October 2007 UKvisas will be launching new application forms.

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