This document checklist is standard but not exhaustive. The Embassy reserves the right to request additional documents based on specific use cases.

   Passport

• Valid for 6 months beyond the last intended date of departure from UK
• Should contain at least 2 blank visa pages
• Should have no alteration or handwritten amendments in the data pages
  

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      Photograph

• Two recent colored passport size photographs (35 mm wide by 45 mm high without border) and taken within the last 3 months
• Applicant full face must be clearly visible without any headgear
  

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       ITR

• Income tax return assessment for the last 3 years in case the applicant is employed else need to provide income tax return of the person sponsoring your trip
• In case applicant is self employed than he also needs to provide company’s last 3 years of ITR until it’s a proprietorship firm

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      Cover Letter

• A Covering letter from the Applicant on A4 Size Paper (if Employed) or else on Business Letter Head (if Self Employed)

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    Proof of sufficient funds for undertaking travel

• Applicant needs to provide last 6 months bank statement in case the applicant is employed else need to provide bank statement of the person sponsoring your trip
• All bank statements must be dated within the last 1 week
• In case applicant is self employed then Company’s last 6 months bank statement is also required

       NOC

• In case applicant is employed need NOC from employer along with Id card/Business card copy
• NOC from School / Institute along with Xerox of ID card (in case of student / minor)

        GST Copy

• If Self Employed then applicant need to provide a GST Copy
  

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        Invitation

• In case the applicant is invited from United Kingdom then – The valid Passport copy of the Invitee along with their financial documents & Invitation letter mentioning purpose of inviting
  

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        Other financial documents

• Applicant may need to provide other financial documents like Xerox copies of FDs/ LICs / property valuation certified copy to make their application stronger
  

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       Accommodation

• Applicant must provide confirmed Hotel Voucher
• In case staying with relative/friend then there Local address in UK along with their Id proof copy
  

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       Travel history

• Applicant need to provide past travel history ,visa copies and travel dates if any

All Indian passport holders require a valid visa to enter United Kingdom.

Each applicant must have all the mandatory documents as mentioned in requirement tabs above.

In addition to the documents mentioned, our visa experts or the concerned embassy may require you to furnish additional documents to process your visa.Your cooperation in furnishing any such additional documents is essential for a positive outcome.

If all the documents are not ready at the time of agent visit then additional charges are levied when agent revisits your residence.

The fee may vary for the country if the rate of exchange for the UK Pound fluctuates.

Visa fee is nonrefundable whether visa is approved or rejected.

Processing time is indicative & prices are subject to fluctuation

Additional Charges may be levied at the Visa Application Centre at the time of appointment

1. Can i withdraw my UK visa application?

    Yes. You can withdraw your UK visa application. Any visa fee and priority service fee that is already paid are not refundable. The UK consulate will keep your passport for the entirety of the visa process. If you are applying for UK visa in a third country, it can be scary to not have your passport with you. In the event of an emergency, to withdraw your visa application, you must submit a withdrawal request along with the reason for withdrawal to the consulate via email. It might take up to 72 hours for the consulate to locate your packet and send it back to you.

2. Do i need flight tickets before applying for a UK visa?

     No, you are not required to book flights before your UK visa gets approved. However, you would mandatorily be required to present a confirmed hotel voucher.. 

3. If my UK visa application is refused or denied, what option do have?

     If your UK visa application is refused or denied, the first thing is to understand the reason. If a lack of proper documentation or proof of funds is the reason, you can re-apply for a UK visa by making sure you have all the documents, funds, or proofs that were lacking previously. You must pay the visa fee again as the fee paid for the old application was non-refundable. If you do not know the reason for your visa refusal/denial, give at least 6 months before you apply for the visa again.

4. Is an interview required for a UK visa from India?

    No, you are not obligated to give an interview for a UK tourist visa from India.

5. What is the minimum bank balance require for UK tourist visa?

    While there’s no fixed minimum balance requirement for a UK tourist visa, you are required to present your last 6 months’ bank statements. We suggest you keep a balance of 2,00,000-3,00,000 INR for smooth processing of your visa application.