Visa Application Form
PART 1 ABOUT YOU
These guidance notes are to help you complete an application form to come to the UK as a visitor. They cover the following application forms: VAF1A, VAF1B, VAF1C, VAF1D, VAF1E, VAF1F, VAF1G, VAF1H, VAF1J, VAF1K. Further guidance and information can be obtained from your local visa application centre or by visiting: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas 1.1 Given name(s) (as shown in your passport) These must be the same as recorded in your passport. They are normally all the names you were given at birth, but not your family/surname which you should enter in 1.2. Please do not use titles such as Mr, Snr or Esq. 1.2 Family name (as shown in your passport) The name by which your family is known (also known as surname/last name) and must be as recorded in your passport. Please do not use titles such as Snr. 1.3 Other names (including any other names you are known by and/or any other names that you have been known by) Any other names by which you are or have been known, for example, maiden name, name at birth, if different. 1.4 Sex This should be your sex at time of application. 1.5 What is your marital status? This is your current marital status Unless single, please provide evidence of your marital status e.g. marriage or civil partnership certificate, divorce certificate, death certificate. Single - You have never entered into a legally recognised marriage or civil partnership. Married - You and your partner have entered into a marriage, which is legally recognised and documented. Civil partnership - You and your same sex partner have entered into a partnership, which is legally recognised and documented. Unmarried partner - You currently live in a marriage-like relationship with your partner without being legally married. Divorced/dissolved partnership - Your marriage/ civil partnership has been legally dissolved by legal authority, usually a family court, and you have documentary evidence to this effect.