Can I still just get a 3 month tourist visa within a day of visiting the HC?

sandal melody · Oct 19th, 2009, 02:48

Me and a mate are touring India for 5 weeks, departing on the 2nd November. I'd already assumed she had a visa sorted, but it turns out she didn't (doh).

Mine's a five year one so I don't have to worry about it, however after reading more and more into it, am I correct in thinking that the high comissions in London & Brum no longer do the thing where you can just turn up at 9am and they sort it out for you there and then?

We fly out 2 weeks tomorrow, and I would imagine that she needs to sort this out NOWish. IS it the case where we do in fact go to one of the H/C's and get them to post it back?

We're in Bristol and last I heard they'd opened a centre in Cardiff....probably the best place?

I did try reading through some of the threads in the topic above but it all became a little confusing!

Hope somebody has more info, thank you

Haylo · Oct 19th, 2009, 02:57

No they don't issue same day visas, and yes your friend needs to get moving PDQ - and preferably today!

It's already too late for your friend to apply by post, she needs to complete her application form straight away online at the VFS website after which she can book an appointment online to submit her application at a VFS Visa Application Centre.

Suggest you have a read through the last ten pages or so of the UK Visa sticky on this forum, that will answer most if not all of any other questions you might have.

sandal melody · Oct 19th, 2009, 03:26

ahh cool thanks for the reply!

ok so going through the form, we're probably going to do the 'hand in personally' option. One would logically assume Cardiff to be the place to process..

Mike Cork · Oct 19th, 2009, 03:38

Not 100% certain about this. If you live in Bristol do you not have to go to London or Hayes to have your visa processed.

I clicked on the map and Bristol showed London and Hayes.

Clicking on Wales showed London, Hayes and Cardiff.

http://in.vfsglobal.co.uk/index.aspx

sandal melody · Oct 19th, 2009, 03:58

thanks for the info mike, guess it's london victoria centre for us. luckily the national express stops at victoria coach station which is just up the road

thank god for funfares!!

waiting till she gets home with her passport details, hopefully we can arrange an appointment for tuesday and get it sorted!

Oct 19th, 2009, 02:48	#1
sandal melody Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: bristol Posts: 10	Can I still just get a 3 month tourist visa within a day of visiting the HC? Me and a mate are touring India for 5 weeks, departing on the 2nd November. I'd already assumed she had a visa sorted, but it turns out she didn't (doh). Mine's a five year one so I don't have to worry about it, however after reading more and more into it, am I correct in thinking that the high comissions in London & Brum no longer do the thing where you can just turn up at 9am and they sort it out for you there and then? We fly out 2 weeks tomorrow, and I would imagine that she needs to sort this out NOWish. IS it the case where we do in fact go to one of the H/C's and get them to post it back? We're in Bristol and last I heard they'd opened a centre in Cardiff....probably the best place? I did try reading through some of the threads in the topic above but it all became a little confusing! Hope somebody has more info, thank you

Oct 19th, 2009, 02:57	#2
Haylo Structural Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Middle East and heading Easter Posts: 5,804	No they don't issue same day visas, and yes your friend needs to get moving PDQ - and preferably today! It's already too late for your friend to apply by post, she needs to complete her application form straight away online at the VFS website after which she can book an appointment online to submit her application at a VFS Visa Application Centre. Suggest you have a read through the last ten pages or so of the UK Visa sticky on this forum, that will answer most if not all of any other questions you might have. __________________ The world is mud-luscious and puddle-wonderful - E.E. Cummings, poet (1894-1962)

Oct 19th, 2009, 03:38	#4
Mike Cork Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Wales UK Posts: 405	Not 100% certain about this. If you live in Bristol do you not have to go to London or Hayes to have your visa processed. I clicked on the map and Bristol showed London and Hayes. Clicking on Wales showed London, Hayes and Cardiff. http://in.vfsglobal.co.uk/index.aspx __________________ Only you can make it a good day...

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Oct 19th, 2009, 03:26	#3
sandal melody Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: bristol Posts: 10	ahh cool thanks for the reply! ok so going through the form, we're probably going to do the 'hand in personally' option. One would logically assume Cardiff to be the place to process..

Oct 19th, 2009, 03:58	#5
sandal melody Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: bristol Posts: 10	thanks for the info mike, guess it's london victoria centre for us. luckily the national express stops at victoria coach station which is just up the road thank god for funfares!! waiting till she gets home with her passport details, hopefully we can arrange an appointment for tuesday and get it sorted!