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When submitting the supporting documents is it best to have one big pile including the barcode separators to break up the sections or are people having individual folders 

Has anyone recently submitted an application and not used these barcode separators without any issue?

Hi folks

The question on the gov.uk application that asks how much are you planning to spend on your visit to the uk (including flights ,accommodation and everyday expenses etc). If I am sponsoring the trip and paying for these things will i put the figure as 0? 

I have read before that on some applications people have stated a figure for this and when no evidence has been supported to show sufficient funds for the girl applications have been declined.

There is another asking about dependents that need financial support. she does have a little girl who is mentioned in my support letter that she takes care etc. Will i have to put yes for this or would it be better saying no that she doesnt need support during her trip to the uk. I didn't see this question on the visa4uk process. 

On 8/19/2018 at 5:34 AM, theoldgit said:

She should supply the original passports, ECO's need to see them for previous travel history, adverse or ok, as well as previous visas. I'm not sure how these are handled now the docs are scanned. That is fine. She has her old passport with her old name and can be supplied. She did have a passport before this one which has is lost. I have made reference to this in my supporting letter as it contained Visa information on a trip she made to europe over 2 years ago. The travel dates will be given during the application but unfortunately no passport.

 

On 8/19/2018 at 5:34 AM, theoldgit said:

No need to supply photos of the accomodation for a visit visa, photos are specifically excluded by the list of documents supplied  by the UKVI. I can leave that out. That would mean only just providing the visit letter. In the new barcode separators under sponsor there is a an example for saying sponsor proof of accommodation so will put there. However there is another individual barcode saying accommodation - that was where i was thinking photos could go but do see that it is not recommended. 

Although it says photos should not be supplied in the Visitor: supporting documents guide - almost everyone always sends in photographs of holidays together to help prove relationship history and travelling together etc... thoughts on this?

On 8/19/2018 at 5:34 AM, theoldgit said:

Use gov.uk, visa4uk is now for diplomats, officials or for those exempt from Immigration Controls. Perfect. I started to go through the visa4uk application so will have a look at the gov.uk one, I'm assuming it can't be too different.

 Do i need to provide a copy of my thai entry stamps or is a photocopy of my main passport page enough? I have read mixed views on this?

 

 

On 8/19/2018 at 5:34 AM, theoldgit said:

 

Thanks for moving the post and taking the time to respond to my questions - much appreciated!

I would if only to be on the safe side, is it her first and second name? If she has passports in her previous name she should supply them as well. - It was just a first name change and she does have a previous passport with this name which is cancelled and can be supplied as evidence. Will the hard copy need to be brought with the documents or just a photocopy?

Not everyone owns land or property, but she should certainly provide details of where she lives and her status there - Thanks.. now makes sense to supply this

No need for copies of your parents passports, not everyone has a passport, just a note inviting her to stay for the duration of her holiday and a brief description of the accomodation available - Perfect......i will just supply the invite letter along with a clear description and some photos.

Will it make a difference what website i use to complete the application (gov.uk vs visa4uk?)

Regards

Hey folks. 

A lot of good information here on this topic. I am looking my first visit visa for my thai gf towards the end of the year and have a few questions I'm hoping to get some help with.

I have started to familiarise myself with the visa4uk website but noticed you can also apply through the gov.uk - is there any difference or benefit to use one over the other?

I have noticed the implementation of these new barcode separators. So these must they be used now as part of the new scanning process?

I also read a bit further back on this topic about supporting documents and some people recommending taking the simple approach and only supplying core documents and not over complicating it. Could anyone give advice on the following documents to include them or not:

1. GF has changed here name - should i included this document along with English translation 

2. document that shows her residence - she doesn't own any land or house but proves where she stays

3. My parents will be providing accommodation - should i include a photocopy of their passport along with the host invite letter or is the not required

A lot of the documents i was going to include seem overkill when i look at the Visit visa: guide to supporting documents. Also if i am fully supporting her visit and not including any of her financial documents in the application do i still need to include the financial evidence barcode separator within the application.

Apologies for the vast questions but i just refuse to use a visa shop and know I more than have the capabilities to do this myself, just want to make sure i get it right.

Any guidance would be appreciated - thanks in advance