Applying for an Indian Visa in the UK: Your Questions and Experiences

Haylo · Jul 6th, 2009, 23:39

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Originally Posted by charlottew

I am a German national, and they want proof that I have been living in the UK for longer than a year

Presumably they are expecting proof of residency because you did not send them either the additional form which is necessary for non UK residents, or the additional £10 clearance fee.

This requirement is set out on the VFS website under Preparing your application / Documents required and is also included in the table of Visa fees; as so many who have posted on here with difficulties have found, it really is necessary to read the site carefully.

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I have none of these, as at the time I was a minor and had no bank statement / parents payed utility bills.

Not sure what you mean by a minor "at the time", unless you mean that you have just had your 16th birthday.

To qualify for an India visa under UK residency, therefore avoiding the referral form / fee, you have to have been living in the UK for the last 12 months. When did you arrive?

Haylo · Jul 10th, 2009, 03:39

LONDON POSTAL STRIKE

To those who have concerns about postal applications during the current strike period, I thought I'd let you know that Special Delivery, which is the only sensible way to post valuable items such as passports, will be unaffected.

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Royal Mail Service Information Statement:
We will continue to deliver Special Delivery™ and Royal Mail Tracked™ items in all areas of London this week. The Special Delivery™ guarantee will remain in place for items posted into and out of London throughout this period. We’re advising customers who need items to be guaranteed for delivery during this period to use Special Delivery™.

jb4446 · Jul 10th, 2009, 11:16

5 Year x visa costs £144 or it did last October.

Marvin · Jul 15th, 2009, 17:36

Very quick service at the moment.

Had appointments last Friday for my visa and my girlfriend's (was taking both myself) at different times, but was able to deal with both at the same time. Used pre-paid special delivery enevelopes and I received my passport this morning complete with 6 month visa.

ed_laughton · Jul 15th, 2009, 21:09

Just sent our visa applications off in the post and they came back within a week, no problems, cheaper than a train journey to Edinburgh and dealing with the 'friendly' staff. Its a shame it has been outsourced but if it gets the job done...

ed_laughton · Jul 15th, 2009, 21:10

Oh, and as Haylo says, no trouble with special delivery

helsbells · Jul 17th, 2009, 04:36

After completing the application form, when I try to schedule an appointment it gives the messgae 'please wait, the appointment system has been blocked for the allocation purpose' - what?! I'd be very grateful for any help as am planning to submit & collect my visa in person & hopefully asap! Haylo - I know, I should've sorted it ages ago

ZoeD · Jul 17th, 2009, 04:42

just got mine from Birmingham in person, turned out to be very easy and quick (there was a bit of an issue with my signature not exactly matching my passport signature (as i got my passport when i was 13!) but all i had 2 do was write a letter to accompany my form stating my signature has changed slightly.

helsbells · Jul 17th, 2009, 04:46

Wow - did you get it same day?!! Did you make appointment first or just turn up?

ZoeD · Jul 17th, 2009, 04:51

no no not the same day, that would be to easy, 2 days later went to pick it up. I made an appointment but turned up 3 hours late (its was at 8:30 come on), i was seen in 5 mins thu.

helsbells · Jul 17th, 2009, 04:55

Thanks, you've given me hope!

ZoeD · Jul 17th, 2009, 05:08

also i put was a student and had no problems there!

Haylo · Jul 17th, 2009, 15:22

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Originally Posted by helsbells

After completing the application form, when I try to schedule an appointment it gives the messgae 'please wait, the appointment system has been blocked for the allocation purpose' - what?!

Try again today by logging in with your web reference number. If you still can't get an appointment, take your printed out application and go to a Visa Application Centre anyway - explain that you have applied online but couldn't book an appointment and they'll see you anyway.

Lauramuppet · Jul 18th, 2009, 22:12

Hi

I was very impressed with the VISA Service, I filled in the form online, paid online, and sent it off via special delivery on the Monday, it was back in my hands by the Friday morning, so it took 5 working days in total via post.....not bad!!!!

Laura

6345789 · Jul 19th, 2009, 14:40

Why don,t the indian embassy offer a 12 month visa for an extra charge? Were they to offer me that option i would pay lots more. This would save me the expense of leaving after 6 months for a renewal. Thousands of people do this all the time, have to go to Nepal, Sri lanka, Bangkok. Surely this would be a good earner for india!

Jul 10th, 2009, 11:16	#2238
jb4446 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: uk Posts: 5	5 year x 5 Year x visa costs £144 or it did last October.

Jul 17th, 2009, 04:36	#2242
helsbells Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: newcastle Posts: 3	What a carry on! After completing the application form, when I try to schedule an appointment it gives the messgae 'please wait, the appointment system has been blocked for the allocation purpose' - what?! I'd be very grateful for any help as am planning to submit & collect my visa in person & hopefully asap! Haylo - I know, I should've sorted it ages ago

Jul 18th, 2009, 22:12	#2249
Lauramuppet Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Newcastle Posts: 1	Quick Service Hi I was very impressed with the VISA Service, I filled in the form online, paid online, and sent it off via special delivery on the Monday, it was back in my hands by the Friday morning, so it took 5 working days in total via post.....not bad!!!! Laura

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Jul 15th, 2009, 17:36	#2239
Marvin Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 12	Very quick service at the moment. Had appointments last Friday for my visa and my girlfriend's (was taking both myself) at different times, but was able to deal with both at the same time. Used pre-paid special delivery enevelopes and I received my passport this morning complete with 6 month visa.

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ed_laughton Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 7	Just sent our visa applications off in the post and they came back within a week, no problems, cheaper than a train journey to Edinburgh and dealing with the 'friendly' staff. Its a shame it has been outsourced but if it gets the job done...

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ed_laughton Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 7	Oh, and as Haylo says, no trouble with special delivery

Jul 17th, 2009, 04:42	#2243
ZoeD Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Birmingham UK Posts: 46	just got mine from Birmingham in person, turned out to be very easy and quick (there was a bit of an issue with my signature not exactly matching my passport signature (as i got my passport when i was 13!) but all i had 2 do was write a letter to accompany my form stating my signature has changed slightly.

Jul 17th, 2009, 04:46	#2244
helsbells Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: newcastle Posts: 3	Wow - did you get it same day?!! Did you make appointment first or just turn up?

Jul 17th, 2009, 04:51	#2245
ZoeD Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Birmingham UK Posts: 46	no no not the same day, that would be to easy, 2 days later went to pick it up. I made an appointment but turned up 3 hours late (its was at 8:30 come on), i was seen in 5 mins thu.

Jul 17th, 2009, 04:55	#2246
helsbells Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: newcastle Posts: 3	Thanks, you've given me hope!

Jul 17th, 2009, 05:08	#2247
ZoeD Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Birmingham UK Posts: 46	also i put was a student and had no problems there!

Jul 19th, 2009, 14:40	#2250
6345789 itchycoo park Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: london england Posts: 50	Why don,t the indian embassy offer a 12 month visa for an extra charge? Were they to offer me that option i would pay lots more. This would save me the expense of leaving after 6 months for a renewal. Thousands of people do this all the time, have to go to Nepal, Sri lanka, Bangkok. Surely this would be a good earner for india!