UK Tourist & Visitor Visa — Document Checklist
Document check-list for UK — Category: Tourist / Visitor Visa
| No. | Document | Description | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Passport | Passport valid for six months with minimum three blank pages + all old passports if any — 10 years history. | Mandatory |
| 2 | Application Form | Online application form & checklist. | Mandatory |
| 3 | Covering Letter | Original covering letter from the applicant stating the applicant’s name, professional status, passport details, purpose and duration of visit. For self-employed, the covering letter on business letterhead. | Mandatory |
Financial Documents (Proof)
| No. | Document | Description | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4a | Income Tax Proof | Income Tax Returns OR Form 16 for last three years. | Mandatory |
| 4b | Bank Statements | Original updated bank statement for last six months with applicant’s name & bank seal. | Mandatory |
| 4c | Additional Proof | Supporting financial documents such as fixed deposits, property investments, other investments etc. | Optional |
If Employed
| No. | Document | Description | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5a | Leave Sanctioned Certificate | Original leave sanctioned certificate from the company on letterhead, stating the applicant’s name, designation, confirming the leave period, signed by an authorized signatory with name, designation & company seal. | Mandatory |
| 5b | Salary Slips | Salary slips for last 6 months. | Mandatory |
If Self-Employed
| No. | Document | Description | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9a | Business Registration Proof | Registration certificate of business / Certificate of Incorporation / Partnership Deed. | Mandatory |
| 9b | Company Income Tax Proof | Income Tax Returns of last three (3) years. | Mandatory |
| 9c | Company Bank Statement | Company updated bank statement of last six months. | Mandatory |
If Sponsored
| No. | Document | Description | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10a | Letter from Sponsor | Sponsorship letter. | Mandatory |
| 10b | Passport Copy of Sponsor | Copy of sponsor’s passport / resident permit / visa. | Mandatory |
| 10c | Financial Document of Sponsor | Copy of financial document (proof) of the sponsor — updated bank statement for 6 months, 3 years ITR and proof of occupation. | Mandatory |
If Retired
| No. | Document | Description | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11a | Pension Proof | Pension statement for the last three months and pension order. | Mandatory |
| 11b | Financial Proof | Proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business or investments. | Optional |
If Minor (under 18 years of age)
| No. | Document | Description | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10a | NOC from both Parents | Minors traveling with neither parent — original authorization from both parents and copy of their government photo ID. | Mandatory |
| 10b | NOC from one of the Parent | Minors traveling with one parent — original authorization from the other parent and copy of their government photo ID. | Mandatory |
If Student
| No. | Document | Description | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12a | Study Proof | Bonafide certificate & NOC from the school / college or school/college ID card copy. | Mandatory |
If Visiting Friends And Relatives (VFAR)
| No. | Document | Description | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1a | Invitation Letter | An invitation letter stating the purpose of the visit and the relation between the applicant and the inviting party/reference. | Mandatory |
| 1b | Address Proof | Address proof of the person inviting e.g. utility bill etc. | Mandatory |
| 1c | ID Proof | Passport copy (front & back) & resident permit / valid visa. | Mandatory |
| 1d | Proof of Relationship | Passport copy showing parents’ name / marriage certificate / family photos / birth certificate (in case of family visit). | Mandatory |
Disclaimer
The UK High Commission reserves the right to ask for additional supporting documents or personal appearance for an interview in special cases. We shall not be responsible for any visa-granting decisions. These are completely at the embassy/consulate’s discretion.
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