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The UK Visa Application Form, specifically the VISIT AND SHORT TERM STAY (VAF1A NOVEMBER 2018), is an essential document for individuals seeking to enter the United Kingdom for short-term visits. This form, used exclusively by applicants outside the UK, collects detailed personal information to assess eligibility for entry. Importantly, all applicants must take care to provide complete and accurate information, as the form plays a critical role in the decision-making process by the Home Office, which does not shy away from making decisions based solely on the submission without an interview.

For those planning to visit the UK, whether for tourism, academic research, or visiting family, the correct completion of this form is the first step towards obtaining the necessary visa. To start your journey to the UK, make sure to fill out the form accurately by clicking the button below.

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The UK Visa Application Form, specifically the VAF1A for Visit and Short Term Stay as of November 2018, serves as a critical document for individuals residing outside the UK who wish to enter for short durations. Designed to be comprehensive, it not only collects personal and passport information but delves into family details, employment and educational backgrounds, financial circumstances, and an applicant’s travel history including previous UK visits and any immigration law breaches. The form must be completed in English with attention to detail, urging applicants to provide true and verifiable information to avoid potential refusal or a ban for up to 10 years for falsification. It highlights the significance of submitting all relevant original documents to support one's application, making it clear that decisions can be made on the basis of documentation provided, even in the absence of an interview. Instructions stress the importance of explaining the absence of any document over the submission of false ones. With sections carefully outlining the types of visas available, the application process is tailored to cater to visitors, short-term students, and parents of Tier 4 (child) students, reflecting the UK's stringent yet structured approach to immigration and short-term travel.

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VISIT AND SHORT TERM STAY (VAF1A NOVEMBER 2018)

This form is for use outside the UK only.

This form is provided free of charge.

The Home Office will use the personal information you provide to consider your application. We may also share your information with other public and private sector organisations in the UK and overseas. For more detail please see the Privacy Notice for the Border, Immigration and Citizenship system at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal- information-use-in-borders-immigration-and-citizenship. This also sets out your rights under the Data Protection Act 2018 and explains how you can access your personal information and complain if you have concerns about how we are using it.

READ THIS FIRST

This form must be completed in English. You may use blue or black ink.

Please follow the guidance notes carefully and complete all questions as indicated. If you run out of space, please use Part 9 – Additional Information.

UK Visas & Immigration may take a decision on your application based on the information contained here without interviewing you. Therefore please ensure you submit all relevant original documents (please see supporting documents guidance).

It is better to explain why you do not have a document than to submit a false document. Your application will be automatically refused and you may be banned from coming to the UK for 10 years if you use a false document, lie or withhold relevant information. You may also be banned if you have breached immigration laws in the UK.

USE THIS FORM IF YOU ARE COMING AS A VISITOR, A SHORT-TERM STUDENT OR PARENT OF A TIER 4 (CHILD) STUDENT

Guidance on types of visit visas and other visas for short term stays in the UK is available on the visas and immigration pages of the gov.uk website (www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration). Tell us your main reason for coming to the UK below.

Which type of Visitor Visa are you applying for? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box

Tourist

Visit friend(s)

Other (please specify) >

How long do you want your visa to be valid for? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box

6 months

2 years

5 years

10 years

1 month (for permitted

paid engagements)

11 months (for private medical treatment and English language study only)

12 months (for academics doing research on sabbatical leave and their accompanying child, spouse or partner).

What is the main purpose of your visit to the UK? >>>>>>>>		How long do you intend to stay in the UK?


Travel Dates
On which date do you wish to travel to the UK? >>>>>>>>>>>		On which date will you leave the UK?

D D

Part 1

M M Y Y Y Y

About You Read Guidance, Part 1

D D

M M

Y Y Y Y

1.1	Given name(s) (as shown in your passport) >>>>>>>>>>>>	1.2	Family name (as shown in your passport)


1.3	Other names (including any other names you are known >>>	1.4	Sex Put a cross (x) in the relevant box
by and/or any other names that you have been known by)		Male		Female
by and/or any other names that you have been known by)

1.5	Marital status?	Single		Married/ Civil Partner
Put a cross (x) in the relevant box		Single		Married/ Civil Partner
		Divorced/Dissolved Partnership		Separated




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

Unmarried Partner

Widowed/Surviving Civil Partner

D D

M M

Y Y Y Y

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

1.10 Do you hold, or have you ever held, any other nationality or nationalities? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box

Yes

If ‘Yes’ please provide details >>>>>>>>>>>>>

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Part 2 Passport Information Read Guidance, 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 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

2.5 Date of Expiry >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

D D M M Y Y Y Y

2.4 Date of Issue

D D M M Y Y Y Y

2.6Is this your ﬁrst passport? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box

Yes		No		If ‘Yes’ go to Part 3

2.7 Please give details of any previous passports, covering the last 10 years, including where these passports are now.

Part 3	Your Contact Details Read Guidance, Part 3

3.1 Your full residential address and postal code >>>>>>>>>>>

3.5 Email address >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

3.2How long have you lived at this address?

3.3Home (landline) telephone number

3.4Your mobile telephone number

3.6 Contact details if different from those given in question 3.1

Part 4	Your Family Read Guidance, Part 4

4.1 Father’s given name(s) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

4.3 Father’s date of birth >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

D D M M Y Y Y Y

4.5Father’s nationality/nationalities >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

4.7Mother’s family name >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

4.9Mother’s nationality/nationalities >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

4.11Full name of spouse/partner (If single go to 4.16) >>>>>>>

4.13Spouse/partner’s date of birth >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

4.2Father’s family name

4.4Father’s place and country of birth

4.6Mother’s given name(s)

4.8Mother’s date of birth

D D M M Y Y Y Y

4.10 Mother’s place and country of birth

4.12 Spouse/partner’s nationality/nationalities

D D M M Y Y Y Y

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4.14Does your spouse/partner currently live with you at the >>>

address given in Question 3.1? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box

Yes	No	If ‘No’, please provide full details of where your
Yes	No	spouse currently lives.
		spouse currently lives.

4.15Will your spouse/partner be travelling with you?

Put a cross (x) in the relevant box

Yes		No

4.16Do you have any children? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box

Yes		No		If ‘No’, please go to question 4.20

4.17Please provide full details for each of your >>>>>>>>>>

dependant children

Name	Date of Birth

4.19Please list any of your children who will be travelling >>>>

with you to the UK?

4.18Do all your children currently live with you at the address given in Question 3.1? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box

Yes	No	If ‘No’, please provide full details of where your
Yes	No	children currently live.
		children currently live.

4.20Will any other children be travelling with you?

Put a cross (x) in the relevant box

Yes		If ‘Yes’ go to 4.21	No		If ‘No’ go to Part 5.

4.21 If yes please provide full details about the child/children

Full Name, Date of Birth, Passport Number, Address, Place of Birth, Nationality, Your Relationship to Child, Your Relationship to their Parents

Please note: If a child is travelling without their parents, he/she should present written notiﬁcation from the child’s parent or legal guardian that they consent to the child’s visit.

Part 5	Finances and Employment Read Guidance, Part 5

TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL APPLICANTS - Dependent children should enter parents’ details.

5.1 What are your current personal circumstances? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box

Employed full time, please go to 5.2

Employed part-time, please go to 5.2

Self-employed, please go to 5.2

Unemployed, please go to 5.9

Student, please give details of the course and institution you attend in the box provided; then go to 5.2

Employment

5.2What is your present work or job or occupation? >>>>>>

If you are a student and you also work, please give details of your work. If you are a student and you do not also work, please go to 5.9.

5.3What is the name of the company or organisation you >> work for?

Retired, please go to 5.9

Supported by spouse / partner / other family member, please give full details in the box, including their relationship to you; then go to 5.9

Other, please give details, then go to 5.2

5.4 When did you start this job? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

D D

M M

Y Y Y Y

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5.5 What is your work address? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>	5.6	What are your employer’s telephone numbers?


	5.7	What is your employer’s email address?

5.8Please give details of any additional job(s) or occupation(s) you have

5.9Have you ever worked for any organisation of a type (state or non-state) listed below? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box

Armed forces (including national service)	Yes
Government (central or local)	Yes
Judiciary	Yes

Media

Public or civil administration

Security (including police and private security companies)

Yes

If you have ticked ‘yes’ to any of the above, please provide details for every organisation that you have worked for that is of a type in the list. Include name of organisation, job title or rank and dates (year to year). Please enter details in Part 9, further information.

Income and Expenditure

5.10What is your total monthly income from all sources >>>

of employment or occupation after tax?

5.11Do you receive income from any other sources,

including friends or family? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box

Yes

If ‘Yes’ please provide full details >>>>>>>>>>>>

5.12Do you have savings, property or other income (for example from stocks and shares)? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box

Yes

If ‘Yes’ please provide full details >>>>>>>>>>>>

5.13How much of your total monthly income is given to >>>

your family members and other dependants?

5.14How much do you spend each month on living costs? >

5.15What money is available to you for your trip? >>>>>>>>

5.16Who will pay for your travel to the UK? >>>>>>>>>>>>>

5.17Who will pay for your expenses such as >>>>>>>>>>>>

accommodation and food?

5.18If someone other than yourself is paying for all or >>>>

any part of this visit, how much money will they give you?

Please also explain why they are paying for all or part of your visit

5.19What is the cost to you personally of your stay in >>>>>>

the UK?

Part 6	Previous Applications And Travel History			Read Guidance, Part 6

6.1 Have you travelled to the UK in the last 10 years?			Yes		No	If ‘Yes’ please provide details of any
6.1 Have you travelled to the UK in the last 10 years?						If ‘Yes’ please provide details of any
Put a cross (x) in the relevant box						trips to the UK
						trips to the UK


Date	Destination	Purpose				Duration

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	6.2 Have you travelled outside your country of residence,	Yes
	excluding to the UK, in the last 10 years?	Yes
	excluding to the UK, in the last 10 years?
	Put a cross (x) in the relevant box

If ‘Yes’ please provide details of these trips

Date

Destination

Purpose

Duration

6.3 Have you ever been refused a visa for any country,			Yes	No	If ‘Yes’ please provide full details
including the UK? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box			Yes	No	If ‘Yes’ please provide full details



Date	Country	Reason			Reference number (for UK)

6.4 Have you been granted any UK visas in the last 10 years?		Yes	No		If ‘Yes’ please provide details
Put a cross (x) in the relevant box		Yes	No		If ‘Yes’ please provide details



Date	Purpose			Duration		Reference number

6.5 Have you been refused entry on arrival to the UK in the		Yes	No	If ‘Yes’ please provide details
last 10 years? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box		Yes	No	If ‘Yes’ please provide details



Date	Reason			Reference number

	6.6 Have you ever been deported, removed or otherwise	Yes
	required to leave any country, including the UK in the last	Yes
	required to leave any country, including the UK in the last
	10 years? Put a cross (x) in the relevant box

If ‘Yes’ please provide details

Date

Country

Reason

Reference number (for UK)

	6.7 Have you made an application to the Home Ofﬁce to	Yes
	remain in the UK in the last 10 years?	Yes
	remain in the UK in the last 10 years?
	Put a cross (x) in the relevant box

If ‘Yes’ please provide details

Date	Reason for Application	Granted/Refused
		If refused give reason Reference number

6.8Do you have a UK National Insurance number?

Put a cross (x) in the relevant box National Insurance number

Yes		No		If ‘Yes’ please provide details

Reason for getting a National Insurance number

	6.9 Have you been convicted of any criminal offence (including	Yes
	driving offences) in the UK or any other country, at any time?	Yes

	Put a cross (x) in the relevant box

If ‘Yes’ please provide details

Date

Country

Offence

Sentence

	6.10 Have you been arrested and charged with any offence	Yes
	and are awaiting, or currently on, trial?	Yes
	and are awaiting, or currently on, trial?
	Put a cross (x) in the relevant box

If ‘Yes’ please provide details

Date

Country

Offence

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