After 20 Calendar Days

I've no idea if anything has changed with completing the online visa application form, but you could keep the form active as long as you access and save the progress at least once a week. If left for over a week , then account and application is automatically deleted

Hi Anne

I did fill out the application online and confirmed it as I thought I have to book it in advance. We are not applying until Nov17. I also have signed the declaration online but I haven't booed an appointment and haven't paid either. What should I do?

Not to worry HanLan. At least you already have registered to the visa4uk account. If no payment has been received, expect an e-mail from them after 48 hours saying that the application has been cancelled. You will need to fill out the form again. At the moment, all you need to do is keep your account active. You can also contact them by phone or e-mail if you try to the upper right hand side of the visa4uk page.

What you a week to complete the application? id been editing my application there since August and i will just complete it now and go to the payment process....

I guess I will just have to fill it out again. After the declaration is booking an appointment. When I checked it there's no option for dates or something. Can I choose a specific date where I want to lodge my documents to VFS? My friend says if I dnt book it in advance I may not be able to choose the date that I want coz it gets fully booked.

You can only go to VFS after finding an available slot on-line and booking it.

Before I book an appointment online I would like to know if there's any letter to make aside from the Letter of Support and Joint Letter?

I have made a table of contents and got the idea from Anne's list but I don't know how to make a cover letter. Is there any format?

I would suspect a 'cover letter' is what would be provided by an immigration adviser if one was used, otherwise your own letter just mentions that it is provided in support to your visa application along with those listed in the table of contents.

Others here on BF may be able to advise further.
I wouldn't be concerned about such a letter.

Having given it some thought....

You could provide an overal letter addressed to the Entry Clearance Office in Manila

"Dear Sir/madam

I submit the documentation as listed in the index of contents for your favourable consideration in my application for spouse visa to enable me to be reunited with my husband / wife .......... in the UK

yours faithfully

............................... "

I didn't make a cover letter just the table of contents. one world's format seems to be helpful though.

Payslips and bank statements will come in by next week. I have a little problem with the accommodation. His parents own the flat, I understand we need to provide Land Registry Documents and Deeds to prove that. The problem is his mum said they only have the Deeds of the flat and they're going to have it notarized by the solicitor. She said the one who has the Land Registry Documents is the owner of the entire building. Each flat owner has DEEDS only.

Is it okay to apply with no Land Registry Documents? Can anyone help me?
Its a bit complicated really.

The criteria that you are having to satisfy for visa application, is that there is suitable accommodation.
So in your instance it is to prove the place of residence is suitable and not temporary, since you boyfriend is not the owner.
So i think a tenancy agreement is required (or equivalent statement from his parents) detailing total number of tenants in the property and details of the property, so that shared use of bedrooms (like a dormetry) is not happening.

For those with total ownership of a property, then there is likely to be more reliance on land registry documents.

I know that official copies of land registry documents can be ordered online - i've no idea what checks, if any are made to obtain them? Possibly your bf parents could easily give details to order a copy?

https://www.gov.uk/get-information-about-property-and-land/search-the-register

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/352944/OC2.pdf


Info regarding Leasehold

https://www.gov.uk/leasehold-property

i'm very interested in replies to this.
i have just taken a 12 month tenancy on a flat--starting this weekend. all i'm proposing to offer is the tenancy agreement--and the agents property description and photos of the interior. Also a letter from the agent confirming my partner can lawfully occupy the property when she gets here. hopefully there will still be more than 6 months to run when she applies for the visa.

i cant see the need to provide deeds or land registry details---why would the flat owner agree to do this ?

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how did that happen--i'm logged in

The flat owner is my in-law. They have the Deeds of the flat. I am wondering if providing a Land Registry Documents is a must because my in-laws don't have the Land Registry Documents, they only have the Deeds of the flat that will prove that they own it. I believe I need some documents to prove that they own the flat and letters from them that I am allowed to stay there.

Will Deeds do? or I should also have the Land Registry Documents?

does anyone else live there ? do you pay rent ? if yes--have you got a shorthold tenancy agreement ?

Hi one world

I am applying for spouse visa. We're married for 2years and we've been waiting for this. We're finally applying for a settlement visa. My husband lives with his dad in a flat. His mum has her own house so literally it's just my husband and his dad living there.It is a two bedroom flat suitable for 3people to stay. My husband's dad is writing a letter to confirm that I can live there. I also have to mention that my husband is living in that flat for free, he's not paying any rent.

You mentioned that Land Registry Documents can be ordered online? My mother-in-law is a filipina too and she said that she cannot give any Land Registry Documents because they don't have it which makes it confusing. I reckon if someone owns a flat they have both Deeds and Land Registry Documents. I am worried that my filipina mother-in-law is confused too. I better talk to his dad.

Sorry for the confusion about mentioning Land Registry

If property is owned outright then Land Registry Certificate is required, not applicable in your case. However, since owner is 'family' and your in effect 'tenant' then it gives more weight to being legit, than being a family member making a false statement. NOT Essential .

It seems you will be living with family, so tenancy agreement doesn't exist.

What you will need is a letter from the family member who owns the flat confirming the size of the accommodation, this should match what is stated in visa application. The owner should also state that there is no objection for you to move in and stay with your husband.

Your husband should also mention permission requested and approved and what the living arrangements are, i.e. you with your partner have a room solely used for use to sleep in.
As it is family that owns the flat, to give proof that they are owner, ground rent receipts in their name may also help, giving proof of likely ownership and aware of your application because giving freely such information.

The more you can prove that the anything provided is legitimate and not forgery, the better the case is made that details provided are legitimate.

An option that may exist is to have an Independent Housing Inspection Report done from local council if available. This will offer both an official and independent proof of your circumstances.

The biggest concern is 'free' accommodation. Does your husband have any financial liabilities link to the property, i.e. shared bills? UK Immigration are most likely not to like the lack of any ties or legal liabilities to a declared abode.

This could be the weakest part in your whole application.

I would strongly advise you seek independent immigration advise from an immigration company that is an OISC member. Find one that can give a set fee initial assessment of your circumstances 1st and ideally have any initial payment that is then included towards cost of full consultation and application assistance if you decide is necessary.

No need and impracticable to provide deeds or land registry, but would consider providing copies of rent book payments and financial statements that link yourself as paying rent.

It is considered reasonable to think that someone wouldn't pay rent for a property they don't reside in.

Thank you for the advice one world...

I feel relieved that there's no need for us to provide a Land Registry Document.
If we cannot provide an Independent Housing Inspection Report done from local council, will the Deeds do? His parents have prepared the Deeds and the house plan is drawn by his dad to show the size and the number of bedrooms in the flat. To back it up we will also send pics of the flat. Do you think it'll be okay?

Also, my husband is not paying rent but he pays for utility bills and food for both his dad and him. But the electricity and water bills are under his dad's name. I think the phone bill is under his. Any other documents I should provide to show that he gives money to his dad? because monthly he gives cash on hand to his dad so its not recorded on papers or smthn.