Documents Required for United Kingdom Visa
Common Documents (For All Visa Types)
- Original Passport
- Valid for at least 6 months
- Minimum 3 blank pages
- Include all old passports (if any)
- Online UK Visa Application Form
- Appointment Letter Confirmation
- UK Visa Fee Payment Receipt
- Two (2) recent color photographs
- Personal Covering Letter
- Employed: On plain paper
- Self-Employed: On letterhead
- Original, updated bank statement
- Covering last 6 months
- Stamped and signed by the bank
- Must show sufficient bank balance
- Income Tax Returns / Form 16 (last 3 years)
- Supporting Financial Documents (Optional but Advisable)
- Fixed Deposits
- Property Investments
- Recurring Deposits
- Other financial assets
Additional Documents for Business Visa
- Invitation Letter on UK company letterhead
- Covering Letter on Indian company letterhead
Additional Documents for Tourist Visa
1. If Employed:
- Original leave sanctioned certificate with company seal and signature
- Last 3 months’ salary slips
2. If Self-Employed:
- Business Registration License / MOA / Partnership Deed
- Updated company bank statement for the last 6 months
- Company’s IT returns for the last 3 years
3. If Retired:
- Proof of retirement (e.g., pension book, pension statement, etc.)
4. If Student:
- School/College/Institute ID Card
- Bonafide certificate
5. If Minor:
- Birth Certificate
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from parent(s) or non-accompanying parent on Rs. 100/- stamp paper
- Parent’s ID proof (Passport or PAN card)