Great news! Let's hope it catches on...

@Tod ********

Point taken. I'll wait a bit and see what happens. I was just trying to stay one step ahead.

Surely, it's sensible to simply have your insurance details to hand. It does not make sense to travel without insurance anyway.

I suppose we should eventually, be prepared for a similar change when a second application is submitted at the UK Embassy. Is the writing on the wall?

@Andy ********

.. but it works 😎 Just need a little patience.

@Ian *****

Good luck 😎

Upload original, un-notorized documents during the online application process. Once submitted, you will be advised immediately by email and by checking online status, which documents are required to be taken in person or sent by post. In general, it is much better to complete the process by post, as far fewer documents are required to be produced and you can save yourself two trips to the Embassy.

@Suzy *******

Yes, sent it first class recorded. No big deal, not expensive.

I just sent a copy of the page of the passport that states I am a resident. That was acceptable.

I suggest it's pointless to go to the Embassy, you would have to take originals of virtually all your previously uploaded documents and then return to collect the visa a couple of days later. Much easier to do it by post as you only need to send passport, bar code, return address and £10 cash, unless they have changed the rules since last week.