I thought I would revive this thread to add some further information.
For an out-of-country application using paragraph 246 of the Rules, it is not clear frmo the UK Visas website what form should be used.
I sent an enquiry and received the following responses:
Thank you for you enquiry.
Form VAF1A should be used...
... Type of application = select "(General) Long Term Visitor Visa (1 Year)" (this ensures that the correct fee - the local currency equivalent of £230 [w.e.f. 5/4/10] is collected).
I sent another enquiry asking about the suitability for VAF1A for visas where the applicant would have the right to work (because the form specifically says "if you intend to work in the UK you should not use this form". The reply I got was:
Employment is permitted in this category, but VAF1A is still appropriate as it is a Special visit Visa. If the applicant wishes to take up employment in the UK I suggest he or she clarifies this in the "Additional Information" Section of the VAF.
As the permitted period of stay is 12 months in this category, applicants have the right of appeal if refused.
Hope this is of some help to people

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