Date of application

[dza926]

I have a another question, which is quite basic (and probably a silly one!). If my wife applies online at some point before the 9th, but the appointment to go to the VFS place (to submit evidence/documents) is after the 9th, which date is counted as submission of the application?

[Greenie]

Greenie, thankyou for your reply.

I have a another question, which is quite basic (and probably a silly one!). If my wife applies online at some point before the 9th, but the appointment to go to the VFS place (to submit evidence/documents) is after the 9th, which date is counted as submission of the application?

Paragraph 30 states that:

An application for an entry clearance is not made until any fee required to be paid under the Consular Fees Act 1980 (including any Regulations or Orders made under that Act) has been paid.

Visa4UK's terms and conditions state that:

A valid application is one where an application has been completed on the Website and We have received the required Fee.

which would suggest that the application is treated as having been made when the applicant has submitted the online form AND paid the fee.

[dza926]

Thanks again Greenie, I really appreciate the help.