United Kingdom Visa for Indians
Total Application Cost
Tourist Visa · per person
All fees & service charge included
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Documents Required
Original passport and old passports, if any
The passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of return in India, with a minimum of three blank pages (Damaged passports are not acceptable)
Confirmed return air tickets
The visa application form is duly filled (online) and signed by the applicant, under the guidance of our travel experts
2 recent passport-size colour photographs taken against a pure white background with matte-finish size (size 35 mm x 45 mm and 60% - 80% face close-up) ( UK Visa Photo Requirements)
Note: Photographs should not be more than 3 months old, scanned/stapled, and should not be used in any of the previous visas.
Travel history of last 10 years
Covering letter mentioning details of travel, details of the traveller, passport details, accompanying details, the purpose of visit, and duration of stay. The letter should be duly signed by the authorized signatory with the request for a grant of visa and addressed to the Visa Officer, British Deputy High Commission, Delhi, Mumbai & Chennai.
Income Tax Returns of the last 3 years
Original bank statements reflecting transactions for the last 6 months, duly attested and signed by a bank official on every page.
( Note: Bank balance should be equivalent to tour cost)
Proof of investments - Mutual funds, fixed deposits, LIC policies, national saving certificates, stocks & shares, etc
Hotel confirmation details
Important
Read Before Applying
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Invitation letter addressed to Visa Officer, British Deputy High Commission, Delhi (Mentioning purpose of travel, travel dates, passport details)
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Passport & visa copy of the Invitee
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Address proof (Utility bill or tenancy agreement)
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Special Instructions
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Applicant to come personally for submission after taking appointment from VFS to get the biometrics done …The checklist is tentative, as agents are not allowed, so please refer to the updated checklist on VFS website before proceeding.
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Also for all visa applications submitted from Wednesday 10 October 2012, it will no longer be possible for a third party to collect the documents on behalf of an applicant, except in the following cases: a parent collecting for a dependent child; one member of a family group collecting the passports for the whole family; Government Ministry representatives and a Business Express Programme company representative, approved by the company`s authorised signatories.
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Applicants who do not wish to collect their documents in person, and whose documents cannot be collected by one of the above, should select return delivery by courier at the time they make their visa application. This procedural change is to ensure the safe and secure return of documents to applicants.
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