Who needs a Form VAF5?
A person who wants to visit the UK as a family member of somebody who is a member of the national European Economics Area (the list of the counties is indicated on the first page of this form) must file the online Form VAF5 EEA Family Permit.
What is Form VAF5 for?
The UK Border Agency examines all information on this form and may take a decision on applicant’s request for a permission. You should note that the Border Agency reserves the right to make a decision on your application without inviting you to an interview. There are penalties for giving false information or false documents — a bearer will be forbidden to visit the United Kingdom for the next ten years -- so an applicant should be careful filling out the document to avoid such consequences.
Is Form VAF5 accompanied by other forms?
An applicant should submit all the relevant original documents that they want the Entry Clearance Officer to see during consideration of this application. Your passport style photograph should be attached as well to the UK Border Agency Family Permit.
A complete list of the attachments needed is shown on the 14th page of this form.
How do I fill out Form VAF5 EEA Family Permit?
There are several parts of this form that should be filled out in order to complete the application:
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Part 1: Personal Information;
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Part 2: Passport Information;
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Part 3: Applicant's Contact Details;
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Part 4: Applicant’s family information;
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Part 5: Finance and Employment;
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Part 6: Previous Applications and Travel History;
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Part 7: Travelers under the age of 18;
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Part 8: Information on applicant’s visit;
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Part 9: Additional Information;
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Part 10: Declaration.
The VAF5 Online Application form must be completed in English and only outside from the UK.
Where do I send Form VAF5?
Once completed and signed, the VAF5 family permit form and all necessary documents should be filed with the UK embassy or consulate in the territory of a foreign state.
