United Kingdom forms
Immigration forms come from multiple agencies. The right form depends on whether your process is consular or handled in-country. VisaMind provides guides, checklists, and common pitfalls based on official sources — not legal advice or eligibility decisions.
12 forms from 1 agency
Official immigration forms can be complex and error-prone. These guides break down each form's purpose, required documents, and common mistakes — verified against official government sources. Whether you're filing for the first time or renewing, use these references to avoid delays and rejections.
Most common forms
Employment
The Appendix Domestic Worker Statement is designed for domestic workers in private households who satisfy specific eligibility criteria.
- DOMESTIC-WORKER: Overseas Domestic Worker Visa
- Failure to provide evidence of working for the employer for at least one year.
- Incomplete form submission.
- Missing signatures from required parties.
- Inaccurate or inconsistent job duty descriptions.
It is an electronic record that allows workers to apply for a visa within a specified timeframe.
- SKILLED-WORKER: Skilled Worker Visa
- HEALTH-CARE-WORKER: Health and Care Worker Visa
- SENIOR-SPECIALIST-WORKER: Senior or Specialist Worker Visa
- Failure to assign a certificate of sponsorship within the required timeframe.
- Asking the sponsored worker to pay the certificate of sponsorship fee.
Family
The SU07 Sponsorship Undertaking form commits the sponsor to provide maintenance, accommodation, and care for an adult dependent relative without using public funds.
- ADULT-DEPENDENT: Adult Dependent Relative Visa
- Ensure the sponsor's signature is included on the form.
- Submit evidence of the sponsor's UK residence within the last 12 months.
- Provide evidence of the sponsor's income to support the applicant.
- Verify all details are accurate and complete before submission.
- Include evidence of the sponsor's ability to maintain the applicant.
It is specifically for use outside the UK and is provided free of charge.
- When the official instructions indicate this form is required
- As part of a complete application package with supporting documents
- Child-visa — Supplementary form for child visa applications
- Adult-dependent — Supplementary form for dependent relative applications
- When filing VAF4A Appendix 1 alongside SU07 (Sponsorship undertaking for adult dependent)
- When supplementing TB-TEST-CERTIFICATE — VAF4A Appendix 1 provides additional required information
- Providing false documents or omitting relevant information.
- Failing to complete the Sponsorship Undertaking Form when it is necessary.
- Incomplete form submission.
It is part of the process for obtaining a family visa under the UK's immigration system.
- When the official instructions indicate this form is required
- As part of a complete application package with supporting documents
- Parent-visa — For parents with access rights to child in UK
- Family — Part of the broader family visa application route
- When filing VAF4A Appendix 5 alongside VAF4A-APPENDIX-1 (Filed together for family settlement applications)
- When filing VAF4A Appendix 5 alongside SU07 (May accompany SU07 for adult dependent relative cases)
- When supplementing TB-TEST-CERTIFICATE — VAF4A Appendix 5 provides additional required information
- Failure to provide evidence that is less than 4 years old.
- Submitting greetings cards, photographs, and text or social media messages as evidence.
- Lacking court permission to include court order paperwork in your application.
Citizenship
Review the instructions to determine if it applies to your situation. For related guidance, see the [How to Extend Your UK Visa](/en/united-kingdom/guides/united-kingdom-visa-extension-guide) page.
- BRITISH-CITIZENSHIP: British Citizenship
- When applying for British-citizenship — Form AN is typically required as part of the application
- Failure to demonstrate proficiency in English, Welsh, or Scottish Gaelic.
- Not passing the life in the UK test.
- Not providing evidence of good character.
- Missing signatures or incomplete referee details.
Review the instructions to determine if it applies to your situation. For related guidance, see the [How to Extend Your UK Visa](/en/united-kingdom/guides/united-kingdom-visa-extension-guide) page.
- BRITISH-CITIZENSHIP: British Citizenship
- When applying for British-citizenship — Form MN1 is typically required as part of the application
- Ensure the child's birth certificate is included with the application.
- Verify the parent's citizenship status and provide proof.
- Do not forget to include the parent's signature on the form.
- Complete all sections and sign the form before submission.
General
The UK Visa Online Application form facilitates applications for various visas to enter the United Kingdom. It covers purposes such as visiting, studying, working, or joining family, as detailed in the [Spouse or Partner Visa](/en/united-kingdom/visas/spouse-partner) guide.
- When the official instructions indicate this form is required
- As part of a complete application package with supporting documents
- Selecting the wrong visa type can delay your application.
- Missing documents may result in an incomplete application.
- Ensure all sections are complete to avoid an incomplete submission.
- Incomplete applications due to missing documents can be rejected.
It addresses issues related to expired BRPs and ensures that individuals maintain their immigration status digitally.
- To request permission to work based on your immigration category
- When your status allows work authorization and you want a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)
- To renew or extend existing work authorization
- Report a lost or stolen BRP immediately to avoid fines.
- Ensure police report submission if BRP is lost outside UK.
- Adhere to the reporting deadline for lost or stolen BRPs.
- Verify all BRP details before form submission.
- Complete all sections of the form to avoid delays.
Medical
It involves a chest x-ray and possibly a sputum test, with a certificate issued if the applicant is TB-free. For related guidance, see the [Form TB TEST CERTIFICATE](/en/united-kingdom/forms/tb-test-certificate) page.
- SKILLED-WORKER: Skilled Worker Visa
- STUDENT: Student Visa
- FAMILY: Family Visa
- When applying for Skilled-worker — TB Test Certificate is typically required as part of the application
- When filing TB Test Certificate alongside SU07 (TB test with adult dependent application)
- Omitting the TB certificate when submitting your visa application.
- Incorrect or incomplete personal information on the certificate.
- Missing or unclear test results.
Study
It is necessary for individuals who have been offered a place on a course by a licensed student sponsor and meet other requirements.
- STUDENT: Student Visa
- Applying too early or too late based on your location.
- Not providing parental consent if under 18.
- Failing to prove English language proficiency.
- Not paying the healthcare surcharge.
- Traveling to the UK before the start date on your visa.
Residency
It grants the right to live, work, and study in the UK indefinitely and is a step towards British citizenship. For related guidance, see the [Work in the United Kingdom](/en/united-kingdom/goals/united-kingdom-work) page. For related guidance, see the Short-term Study Visa page.
- INDEFINITE-LEAVE-TO-REMAIN: Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
- ILR-LONG-RESIDENCE: ILR (Long Residence)
- When applying for Indefinite-leave-to-remain — ILR Online Application is typically required as part of the application
- When filing ILR Online Application alongside TB-TEST-CERTIFICATE (TB test if from listed country)
- Applying earlier than 28 days before meeting the requirements.
- Traveling outside the UK before receiving a decision.
- Incorrect or incomplete employment history details.
Common pitfalls across forms
- Inconsistent answers across applications (names, dates, work history).
- Mixing consular processing steps with in-country filing steps.
- Missing signatures or using the wrong filing method.
- Uploading unclear scans or omitting supporting documents.
- Using outdated instructions instead of the latest official guidance.
Looking beyond United Kingdom? Form requirements can vary by country and case type.