UK visa application forms are free

Accra, July 14, GNA - The British High Commission on Monday warned people who sells its visa forms and said United Kingdom visa application forms are free.

A statement by the High Commission in Accra said application forms could be downloaded from the Internet or collected from any of the Commission's offices in Accra and Kumasi.


"We are aware of claims by certain 'facilitators' that they can obtain visa application forms for a fee. This is false," the statement said. Explaining the format for visa acquisition, the statement said all applications must be accompanied by a Barclays Bank draft for the relevant fees.


Standard, Student Standard, Transit Standard and Returning Resident Visas cost 530,000 cedis each.


Direct Airside Transit Visa cost 400,000 cedis; One-Year Visa is 885,000 cedis; Two-Year Visa 1,030,000 cedis and Five-Year Visa is 1,300,000 cedis.

Settlement Visa cost 3,835,000 cedis; Certificate of Entitlement cost 1,620,000 cedis; Long Term Visa is 1,105,000 cedis and GV 3 is 440,000 cedis.


The statement urged applicants to hand over their Bank drafts to Cashiers at the visa Section and collect an official receipt for all monies paid.


It reminded all applicants to attach all the necessary documentation and requirement when submitting forms. The statement said the passport of a visa applicant could be collected on his/her behalf, with an authority letter, identification card, collection ticket number and the payment receipt.