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Visa desk · United Kingdom · TV360
United Kingdom visa for Indians
45 Working Days99% approvalExpert pre-checkApply at least 4 Month before you travel
17,000INR · all in45 daysProcessing6 month visaEntry typeAs per visaValidity4 MonthApply beforeTouristVisa category
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The visa
What you are applying for, exactly as it will be issued.
🇬🇧United KingdomTourist · 6 month visa
TypeTourist visa
Entry6 month visa
ValidityAs per visa
Processing45 days
Apply before4 Month
Issued byEmbassy of United Kingdom
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- !Invitation letter addressed to Visa Officer, British Deputy High Commission, Delhi (Mentioning purpose of travel, travel dates, passport details)
- !Passport & visa copy of the Invitee
- !Address proof (Utility bill or tenancy agreement)
- !Special Instructions
- !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.
- !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.
- !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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Documents required
Most rejections are paperwork, not eligibility — so a human checks every one of these before it goes in.
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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
Also needed, depending on what you do
If you are employed
- Salary slips for the last 3 months
- Original leave letter from employer duly signed by authorized signatory with company stamp (With employee designation, name, start date and end date on it)
- Salary account bank statements for last 6 months, duly attested and signed by a bank official
- Copy of Company ID card
If you are a student
- Original NOC letter from school/college with ID card copy
- Original NOC letter from parents, Income Tax Returns and Bank statements
If you are self-employed
- Certificate of registration of the company / Certificate of Incorporation (MOA / Proof of Proprietorship / Partnership etc)
- (Note: If the registration is in the local language, then it must be translated in English on Rs 100 Stamp Paper)
- Covering letter on the company letterhead and financial documents
- Business / Company’s income tax returns for last 3 years
- Updated current account statements for the last 6 months, duly attested and signed by a bank official on every page
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How it works
You do step one. We do the rest.
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Send your documents
One pass. We tell you straight away if anything is missing.
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We pre-check and submit
A visa officer reads every page before it reaches the embassy.
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Track and collect
Updates at every stage, then the visa back to you.
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Frequently asked
Do I need a visa to visit the UK?
It depends on your nationality: * **Visa-Free Entry**: Citizens of the **EU, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and some other countries** can visit **visa-free for up to 6 months**. * **Visa Required**: Nationals of countries like **India, China, Pakistan, Nigeria, and most African & Asian countries** must apply for a visa.
What types of visas does the UK offer?
The UK provides several visa options, including: * **Standard Visitor Visa** – For tourism, business meetings, or short studies (**valid for up to 6 months**). * **Student Visa** – For long-term studies at UK institutions. * **Skilled Worker Visa** – Requires employer sponsorship for work in the UK. * **Family & Spouse Visa** – For joining family members living in the UK. * **Business & Investor Visas** – For entrepreneurs and investors. * **Transit Visa** – For layovers in the UK.
How do I apply for a UK visa?
* **Online Application**: Submit your application via the **UK government visa portal**. * **Biometric Appointment**: Visit a **UK Visa Application Centre (VAC)** to provide fingerprints and documents. * **Decision Processing**: Wait for approval before traveling.
How long does it take to process a UK visa?
* **Standard Visitor Visa**: **3 weeks**. * **Priority Service**: **5 working days** (extra fee applies). * **Super Priority Service**: **24 hours** (for urgent applications).
Can I extend my UK visa?
* **Visitor visas generally cannot be extended**. * **Student, work, and family visas can be extended** if eligibility requirements are met.
Any recent changes to UK visa policy?
* **Increased visa fees and Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) costs**. * **Stricter work visa rules for some sectors**. * **Simplified travel rules for Gulf countries with the new ETA system**.