How to apply?

1.	Students, Seafarers and their dependents must complete an online application form by logging on to the visa4uk.fco.gov.uk website. Printed copies of your online application must be handed it in at the visa application centre. NVQ students will need to make an appointment using designated slots. All other visa categories can complete an online application form by logging on to visa4uk.fco.gov.uk. Applicants should print a copy of their completed online application form and hand it in at the visa application centre. Hardcopies of the visa application forms can be found on the UK Border Agency Visa Services website
2.	Information on the fast track services can be found on this website
3.	By appointment: We strongly recommend you to visit the application centre by prior appointment. You will particularly value the appointment facility during the peak season when there may be long queues. You can book an appointment in the following ways: • Online appointment - use the Schedule an Appointment page on this website. You will be guided through the appointment booking process. • Call the call centre - For PLDT / Smart Subscribers 1-909-885-VISA (8472). For Bayantel 1-903-VISAUK or 1-903-847285
4.	Walk-in submission without a prior appointment: applicants without a submission appointment can be seen from 07:00 to 08:00 only, Monday to Friday. Walk-in applicants are advised that the queues to see a visa application centre submission officer may take anywhere from a few minutes up to 2 hours or more depending on the volume of applicants on any particular day. For your convenience we strongly recommend you book an appointment in a manner explained above.

Please note: applicants are not allowed to be accompanied inside the visa application centre. The only exceptions to this policy are those accompanying children under 18 years-of-age or applicants who need special assistance for health reasons or disability.