UK Standard Visitor visa. Process: apply and pay online on gov.uk → book within the system → attend the Manila / Cebu visa centre for fingerprints, photo and document submission. Yixing coaches you throughout and checks your file.
Where to apply
The UK visa centre in the Philippines is run by VFS Global (Makati + Cebu). In the Philippines it is VFS, not TLScontact.
- Apply online: gov.uk Standard Visitor visa
- Form system: apply-visa-type / visit
- Fees: Home Office visa fees
Documents
General: valid passport (valid for the whole stay, with a blank page); white-background colour photo 35×45mm (upload online + captured at the centre); application confirmation + appointment confirmation + payment proof; return flight booking, hotel, itinerary; last 6 months' bank statements + proof of funds; proof of legal residence in the Philippines.
Employed: Certificate of Employment (position, salary, start date); approved leave letter (dates + position held); last 3 months' payslips; ITR / BIR 2316.
Self-employed: DTI (sole) or SEC (company) registration; Mayor's Permit; BIR registration + annual ITR; 6-month statements + financial statements.
Non-English documents need a certified full translation.
Processing
Standard about 3 weeks (from the biometrics day); 6-month visitor fee about £135.
🇨🇳 Note for Chinese passport holders residing in PH
China is a UK visa-national, so a visa is required in advance. Chinese nationals apply at VFS in the Philippines and must prove legal residence (valid Philippine visa + ACR I-Card) plus strong ties to return (work / assets / family in PH). Philippine passport holders also need a visa in advance; the process is the same.
* Visa policies, fees, centres and document lists change from time to time — always follow the embassy / official visa centre notice in force. Yixing provides document coaching and submission support; the consulate decides the outcome and Yixing does not guarantee approval.
