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Standard Visitor Visa to the United Kingdom

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A Standard Visitor Visa is a type of visa that allows you to travel to the United Kingdom for various purposes, including tourism, visiting family and friends, attending business meetings or conferences, and receiving medical treatment. It's a popular choice for individuals who wish to spend a limited period in the UK for non-work-related activities.

If you are planning to apply for a standard visitor visa but you are not being able to figure out where to start. Here in this blog I have covered all the stepsand simplified the task for you. To maximize the chances of a successful visa application, it is essential for the applicants to carefully follow the guidelines and meet the eligibility requirements set by the UK Home Office.

I will provide you with the complete road map for the standard visitor visa application. For the purpose of simplification, I have divided the blog into steps, it may not necessarily be the order you follow while applying for a standard visitor visa.

Step 1: Apply Online

Log in to www.gov.uk and start applying for your visa. The details you enter should be correct and true to your knowledge. During the process, you are required to provide the following documents:

1. Passsport :-

Original Passport with validity of a minimum of six months and a minimum of two blank pages (back to back) for visa stamp. Attach all Previous passports to show previous travel history.

2. Photographs :-

Two recent passport-size photographs with a matt finish, 60%-80% face coverage, white background, and without border (Size: 35mm x 45mm).

3. Proof of change of name, if applicable, such as a marriage or divorce certificate or name change affidavit.

Step 2: Your Financial Readiness

Add Your Heading Text HerYou should be financially capable to bear your traveling,medical and all other expenses in the UK. You have to provide proof that you have enough money for your stay and to leave the UK, for that matter, you need to keepthe following documents ready.

• Personal bank statements for a 6-months period (Statements or balance certificate should have bank stamps).

• Pay slips

• Income tax returns (Last 3 Years old)

• Form-16 (Last 3 Years old)

• Fixed deposits (Must have a balance certificate BANK STAMPED)

• Minimum savings of 5 lakhs for one person is recommended, (Also depends on the stay)

Step 3: Documents from the sponsor

• An invitation letter from your relative or friend (SPONSOR) in the UK, inviting you to visit. The letter could state:

  • their relationship with you
  • the purpose of your visit and length of stay
  • if you will be staying with them
  • If this person will be paying for your stay, provide proof of their funds.

Other documents of the SPONSOR include Visa status, Passport & Visa copy, Residence Proof, Employment proof, Tax documents, and pay slips if working, Bankstatement, Proof of home/flat Ownership, or rental contract. etc. A RELATIONSHIP PROOF with the SPONSOR (Like Passport, Birth certificate, Marriage Certificate etc), is also required.

Step 4:Covering letter

It is an essential component of your visa application file when traveling to the UK. It serves as a crucial supporting document that provides context and additional information about your trip and intentions.

Covering letter shoulddepict your plans and purpose, and return to your home country.Covering-Letter from the applicant on business letterhead should mentionthe name, designation, passport number, purpose, and duration of visit in brief. The letter should be duly signed by an authorized signatory with a company stamp and addressed to – The Visa Officer, British High Commission, New Delhi.

Please Note: Covering Letter on Letterhead if the applicant is Self Employed or on plain paper if Employed

Step 5: Establishing your ties with your country

Establishing strong ties with your country is the most important step while applying for a standard visitor visa in the UK. This can be done by providing proof that you have reasons to return home which include documents like

  • Document proving your occupation in your home country.
  • A letter from your employer stating your plan to return to your job.
  • proof that you study at a school, college or university in your home country.
  • proof that you have immediate family members in your home country.
  • proof that you can return home.
  • proof that you own a house or other major assets in your home country (CA Report).
  • Valuation Reports of your properties.
  • Agriculture proof like FARD, JAMABANDHI, J-FORMS, etcetera if you are an agriculturist.

In addition to all documents mentioned in this article, you also need to provide a detailed itinerary, flight and hotel reservations, and marriage certificate of Affidavit (if applicable).

Step 6: Biometrics

After submitting your application along with all documents the last step is Biometrics. Fingerprints and facial photographs (known as 'biometric information') are required by the UK Border Agency as part of your application for a UK visa. A 100£ is the fee for a standard visitor visa with a maximum length of 6 months stay in the UK.

I hope the information is enough to clear all your doubts regarding a standard visitor visa to the UK and you are ready to apply for a visa to the UK and enjoy a smooth and beautiful stay there.

Author: Syed Gousia Jalal

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