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Momodou
Denmark
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 Posted - 26 Oct 2007 : 17:38:04
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British Embassy Updates Visa Application Forms
By Amie Sanneh
The British Deputy High Commissioner in Banjul, Jenney Fenton, has said their application forms have been updated to make it easier to understand and fill in. She said new forms will be available on the 28th October from Visa Application Centres, British Embassies and from the Ukvisas’website: www.ukvisas.gov.uk.
Speaking to journalists at a press briefing on Thursday at the Embassy’s hall, the Deputy British High Commissioner said Visa application centres will continue to accept the old forms until 9th November 2007. Madam Fenton said once the forms are properly completed, they are unlikely to require information.
On qualification for visa, she explained that applicants will qualify as a “fast track” applicant if they have among others:
* Previously travelled to the UK and has evidence of this travel and have not been refused a visa since their travel.
* Apply as a student and has previously studied in the UK on a student visa. They must include full supporting documents or you are a student with full British Council sponsorship.
* Applied as a diplomat in The Gambia Foreign Service, or in a diplomatic mission in The Gambia.
The British Deputy High Commissioner explained that their decision to grant or deny a visa is based on the United Kingdom Immigration rules. “The most common reason for a visa refusal is because either the correct documents have not been submitted or the information is insufficient,” she noted.
Madam Fenton, however, pointed out that they make a fair decision in issuing out visas to people and no priority is given. Commenting on infrastructural development, the Deputy High Commissioner remarked that some changes have been done in their building structure. She said they made it to be more comfortable in their busy periods by adding extra sitting in the outside waiting area. She added that the waiting room has been refurbished.
She urged applicants to ensure that application forms are fully completed with all necessary documents attached before they are lodged. “If the documents are not in English, a certified translation must be submitted,” she noted. She also added that “all supporting documents should be original and are accompanied by a photocopy. This she noted is to guard against the submission of forged paperwork.
The submission of forged documents she said is a criminal offence and will result in the refusal of application and may also be liable to prosecution by The Gambia police.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No. 126/2007, 26 – 28 October 2007
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lurker
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Posted - 29 Oct 2007 : 13:33:09
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| word is there are no more interviews. just a paper trail with a yes and a no at the end. beats me how that can be fair to anyone. |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 29 Oct 2007 : 14:07:36
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quote:
Originally posted by lurker
word is there are no more interviews. just a paper trail with a yes and a no at the end. beats me how that can be fair to anyone.
As with all governments  if you don't want to do something all you do is create a mountain of paper,and you guessed it the system gets overloaded and grinds to a halt,but wait..........it also creates jobs by making all that paper go round and round......asking more and more questions...........until you get fed up and go away........Easy Eh!
Oh yes almost forgot........YOU have to pay for this nonsense
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Sister Omega
United Kingdom
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Posted - 04 Nov 2007 : 11:48:43
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Under the old system the visa application payment was £500 and the new one it has risen to £650. Less paper work seems to equal £150 extra non- refundable payment.
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Edited by - Sister Omega on 04 Nov 2007 11:50:18 |
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