Thanks a lot for your reply. VFS really are useless, though they sadly seem to be taking over the world of visa applications. The consulate and websites say nothing of being able to apply there or even being able to book an appointment for that purpose. I guess showing up is also likely to get me ...

Hi all, Thanks in advance to anyone who can help. My problem is this: my wife who is a Chinese national (I'm a UK national), is currently in the UK with me on a 6 month tourist visa. She came to visit my father before he passed away from cancer. Unfortunately he did pass away whilst she has been ...