I wouldn't worry about the older passports. Many people fill theirs up and apply for new ones or, if you are like me, lose theirs only to find it again having applied for a new one!

Hi Britches, thanks for the response. I spoke to the Brit High Comm in NZ today. THe HSMP approval letter and bank statements are the key documents. There is no way of getting an earlier appointment and no way of speeding the processing time. I thought being in NZ the Brits might be a little more ac...

Hi chandu2004, I noticed a post that you applied for EC in NZ. I have my HSMP approval letter but have to return from London to apply for EC in NZ as I cannot switch from WHM visa in the UK. I have filled out the online VAF2 application but I am not sure of the documentary evidence I require. Do I s...

Thanks Purplepple. I have now got the VAF2 notes to look through. I hope to make contact with British HC in NZ on Monday to find out if I can walk in and wait. Cheers

I have an HSMP approval letter and will return to NZ in the next two weeks to apply for Entry Clearance (could not switch in the UK from WHM). Can someone tell me please: - the supporting documents required (the online form does not say) - how to get a Biometrics appointment and submit that info the...

Thanks Vinny most appreciated. I have just compared the online http://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk/ form to the VAF2 form that you provided in your response. The are the same which has cleared my confusion. I will be able to use the guidence notes to collect my supporting evidence since the online form do...

Hi, I am unsure of the correct EC form to use. I have an HSMP approval letter under the old scheme which is still valid (27 Nov 2007). I have to return to NZ to apply for EC but I do not know whether to use the old FLR (HSMP) form or the new Tier 1 (General) form. There is also a link to an online f...