EC - Post Dating Entry date

[Ashwin2005]

I wish to apply for EC and post date the entry by three months.

In that case how can I give the accommodation details while applying for EC. During these three months I will apply and find a good job, and I want to find my accommodation based on the job location.

Can anyone advise how to handle this?

Also, Is post-dating request usually accepted?

[PPra]

Yes I have heard that post dated ec applications are approved .. provided you write very clearly in you application ccover letter!

[Ashwin2005]

Thanks PPra. I also feel it should not be a problem.

Can anyone who has requested the post dating of entry date (by 2/3 months) while submitting EC application share their experience?

[Markie]

My EC is post dated to 22-Feb-06. I applied for my EC last 10-Nov in Manila.

Ensure that you specifically state when do you expect to land in the UK. To further strengthen the post date application, I've also attached a letter requesting for the later entry clearance data.

Hope this helps.

[Ashwin2005]

Markie, Thanks very much for your reply.

How did you answer the question regarding the accommodation arrangement?

My problem is I cannot say now where I am going to stay, since I am now looking for jobs, and the accommodation would be based on my job location.

Can you please provide some tips on this.

[Ashwin2005]

Can anyone please guide me on this?

This is regarding the section VAF1 Section 5 - About your stay in UK.
5.6 Please give the full address and telephone number of the place where you will be staying during your visit..

I am post dating my entry date. I have started to look for jobs and I am planning to fix my accommodation near the place of my work, once I find the job. In such case, how can I provide the full address and telephone number of the place where I will be staying during the visit?

Experts in this forum, please guide on how to answer the question 5.6

[John]

Ashwin, work on the assumption that you have not got a job when you get to the UK. Where will you be living? Enter those details!

You cannot dodge the accommation issue. The accommodation details you enter ... the accommodation must be "suitable" and certainly not overcrowded.

[Ashwin2005]

Thanks very much John for your suggestion.

Can I provide a hotel address? Should I book the hotel, and attach the proof with the EC application?

[John]

Ashwin, a search of this Board will show that a number of people do exactly that ... book an hotel or hostel. You might like to use the search facility here but I think a booking of at least seven days seems to be required.