1. Visa Application Form: Complete the visa application form online via the UK government website and print it.
2. Passport: Your valid passport with at least two blank pages and validity of at least 6 months beyond your planned stay in the UK.
3. Photographs: Two recent passport-sized color photographs that meet the UK visa photo requirements.
Proof of Financial Means:
4. Bank statements (usually 3–6 months) showing sufficient funds for your stay.
Payslips (if employed).
Proof of other financial resources, if applicable.
If employed: Employer’s letter confirming employment, salary, and leave approval. (NOC)
5. Travel Insurance: Proof of travel insurance covering medical and emergency expenses during your stay.
6. Additional Documents (if applicable):
For dependents: Proof of relationship (e.g., marriage certificate, birth certificates for children).
For students: Proof of study, including acceptance letter from a UK educational institution.
For those visiting family: Invitation letter from the UK resident, including their visa status.
7. Cover Letter: A letter explaining the purpose of your visit and your travel plans in the UK.
8. Travel Itinerary: Detailed itinerary of your trip, including flight bookings and accommodation details.
9. Accommodation Details: Hotel booking or an invitation letter if staying with a friend or family member in the UK.
Standard Visitor visa £115/- 6 months
Standard Visitor visa for medical reasons £200/- 11 months
Standard Visitor visa for academics £200/- 12 months
2 year long-term Standard Visitor visa £432/- 6 months per visit
5 year long-term Standard Visitor visa £771/- 6 months per visit
10 year long-term Standard Visitor visa £963/- 6 months per visit
Standard Visitor Visa: It usually takes about 3 weeks from the date of your biometric appointment (fingerprints and photograph) to process your application.
Priority Visa: If you choose the priority service, the processing time is typically reduced to 5 working days, but this is subject to availability and additional fees.
Super Priority Visa: This service, available for specific types of visas, offers a faster processing time of about 24 hours after your biometric appointment.
Size: The photograph should be 45mm high by 35mm wide (passport-sized).
Color: The photo must be in color and not black and white.
Background: The background should be light grey, cream, or white. It should be plain, with no patterns or shadows.
