TLSCONTACT London

[njzy]

Hi,

I have booked an appointment with my wife, as stated on the website, we booked the same appointment.
We assumed that we can take our children with us as we don't have anyone in the UK to look after them, as well as we need to travel long distance to london, and it's not practical to find childcare.

However, after the appointment is made, the website states that no one apart from the applicant is allowed into the premise.
I am very worried if we won't be allowed into the building that day.

Has anyone had similar experiences, or have any advice that they can share?

Much appreciated!

[cs95tdg]

Which Consulate's TLS contact centre are you intending to visit. This is definitely enforced at the French TLS center, as I remember only applicants were allowed in when I was there last year.

[sirlim]

On a slightly unrelated note, TLS says that to satisfy the "proof of accommodation" requirement, we need "A reservation confirmation issued directly by the hotel clearly stating". Does this mean that Expedia/Booking.com reservations alone do not satisfy this requirement?

[cs95tdg]

On a slightly unrelated note, TLS says that to satisfy the "proof of accommodation" requirement, we need "A reservation confirmation issued directly by the hotel clearly stating". Does this mean that Expedia/Booking.com reservations alone do not satisfy this requirement?

From what I've heard this depends on the specific TLS centres you apply through, as they appear to interpret this differently. The French TLS however did accept booking.com reservations when I applied last year. Additionally the Finnish consulate did as well.