Having a passion to see new places, visiting historical places of interest has made many a traveler to visit UK for the many historical and cultural experiences that the nation has to offer. In today’s world of globalization, it has become easier to travel to other countries and nations are interconnected with each other in terms of economy, trade and tourism. However, in order to protect themselves from the negative effect of globalization, borders exist between countries. If a traveler needs to visit UK from a non-visa waiver country, the person would need to fill the UK visa online application form – which is quite a rigid and time consuming process if one is not aware of the various requirements whilst applying for a UK Visit Visa.

Visitor visa has different subtypes including tourism visa, family visit visa, business visit visa and study visit visa. Heading to the UK to receive a medical treatment is also possible with Visit visa. Each subtype of Visit visa has its own documentation requirements.

Visit visa can be issued for a period of 6 months with some exceptions when the applicant can stay in the country for one year. Moreover, Visit visa has certain rules that must be observed, such as it is forbidden to get married while staying in the UK with tourist visa.

Our consultants at Al Diya Migration Services are ever ready to assist you with your visa application procedure in order to avoid being baffled with the varied information with regards to the documentation related to applying for visit visa requirement, in order to avoid being expelled from the country for violating visa rules.

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Documents required for UK Visa

• Must have Documents for UK Standard Visitor Visa:
• Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages + all old passports if any;
• Online UK Visa Application form;
• Appointment letter confirmation;
• UK Visa Fee Payment Receipt;
• 2 recent colour photographs (Photo Specification);while clicking this option the below image should open

  Visa Photo Specification

  The Embassy/Government is very strict on the applicants photograph requirements. Your visa may be rejected if these requirements are not met.

  • Two colour matt-finish photographs printed on a quality photo paper
  • 45 mm high X 35 mm wide in size
  • The face image must be between 29 mm and 34 mm. squared with upper shoulders in view. (head to chin)
  • The photo should reflect your present-day appearance. It should be taken within the last three months. (should not be used in any of the previous visas)
  • The background should be plain white
• Personal Covering letter (For Employed - Plain paper/ For Self-Employed - Letterhead);
• Original updated Bank Statement with sufficient bank balance (last 6 months);
• Income Tax Returns / Form 16 for last 3 years;
• Supporting Financial Documents such as Fixed Deposits, Property Investments, Recurring Deposits, any other Investments etc (Optional but advisable).

  1. If Employed:

  • Original Leave sanctioned certificate with company seal and signature;
  • Last 3 months salary slip.

  2. If Self Employed:

  • Business Registration License / MOA / Partnership deed;
  • Company’s updated bank statement of last 6 months;
  • Company’s IT returns for last 3 years.

  3. If Retired:

  • Proof of retirement like pension book, statement etc.

  4. If Student:

  • School / College / Institute ID Card;
  • Bonafide certificate.

  5. If Minor:

  • Birth Certificate;
  • No Objection Certificate from the parents / non-accompanying parent on Rs 100/- stamp paper;
  • ID proof of parent like passport or PAN card.

  6. If Visiting friend or relative:

  • Invitation letter;
  • Inviter’s ID proof like Passport or Resident Permit;
  • Address proof like any Electricity bill, any Utility bill etc.

  7. If Sponsored:

  • Sponsorship letter;
  • Sponsor’s national ID proof like Passport, PAN card or Resident permit;
  • Updated bank statement of last 6 months;
  • Income tax returns of last 3 years.