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Written question asked by Dan Jarvis (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 April 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 April 2022 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Monday, 25 April 2022. A substantive answer was provided by Kevin Foster (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 April 2022 on behalf of the Home Office.

Visas: Veterans

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Written Statement of 23 February 2022, HCWS624, on Outcome of Public Consultation on Settlement Fees for Non-UK Service Personnel, whether people who qualify under the new policy will be able to make an application in the Visa Application Centre in Tappoo City, Suva, Fiji.

Answer

Applications for settlement from non-UK HM Armed Forces veterans under Appendix Armed Forces are made online. Applicants outside of the UK can choose, in the online form, any Visa Application Centre to attend and complete the application process. There is no requirement to pay an immigration health surcharge in a settlement application. This is also the case for those who qualify for the settlement fee waiver policy which came into effect on 6 April.

To avoid creating a separate, bespoke application form, the existing settlement application forms have been updated with questions to identify those who qualify for the settlement fee waiver.

Non-UK HM Armed Forces veterans who apply for settlement by themselves, whether inside or outside the UK, are not required to meet criteria on a minimum income requirement, sponsorship, or proof of accommodation.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
155749
Session
2021-22
Related items
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Applications Fees and charges Immigration Visas Fiji Veterans
Link
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