All Indian Citizens are required to acquire a UK Visa before they can set foot in this land of rich culture and a varied heritage. Let us discuss in detail, the prerequisites as well as the procedure to procure this visa.
Documents Required
Here is the list of documents that you need to put in order while applying for a UK Tourist Visa.
- Original Passport, which holds valid for a period of at least 6 months, from the intended date of travel
- Copies of Old Passport (if any)
- Hard copy of the duly filled visa application form
- Five recent passport-sized photographs, not older than 6 months
- A covering letter complete with details such as the name of the traveller, his/her designation, passport information, information regarding the duration as well as the purpose of visit. The letter must be duly signed by the applicant. In case the applicant is an employee in an organisation, the covering letter must be written on a plain paper. For self-employed applicants, the covering letter should be written on the letter head of their company.
- Bank statements for the last 3 months, complete with the seal and signature of a bank official as well as Income tax returns for the last 3 years for self-employed applicants.
- For salaried applicants, salary slips for the past 3 months, along with a duly sanctioned leave letter signed by the employer.
- Proof of investments such as mutual funds, fixed deposits, national saving certificates, stocks & shares, etc.
Steps
- Visit the official website for UK visa and fill in the application form. You will be given a day and time for your visa appointment.
- Reach the application centre a little prior to your appointment time. You will be required to carry your appointment letter as well as all the above-mentioned documents.
- You will be required to undergo a biometric examination in order for your visa to be processed. Here, you will need to give the digital fingerprints of all your 10 fingers, along with getting a digital picture clicked. You must ensure that your fingers are free from any cuts or abrasions and that you don’t have any henna applied on them in order for the examination to go smoothly.
- After your Visa filling process is complete, you will be handed an acknowledgment receipt, which will help you retrieve your documents at a later stage.M
- You can either collect your documents from the application centre in person or simply opt for the documents to be delivered to you via post.
Points to Remember
- You can apply for the UK Visa Online 3 months prior to your intended date of visit.
- Once your appointment at the application centre is over, you will not be able to submit any further documents.
- Usually, it takes anywhere between 10-14 working days for the visa to be processed.
- If issued, the UK Visa will be attached to the passport.
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