Last updated: 2024-08-06 12:42:01
Tourist Visa
Important Note:
Applicants are required to submit their biometrics at the Visa Application
Center with a prior appointment.
Required Documents:
Passports:
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Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank
pages.
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Original old passport booklets, if any.
Photographs:
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Two recent passport-sized photographs.
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White background, glossy finish.
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80% face coverage with a little shoulder visible.
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Eyes and face clearly visible.
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Dimensions: 45mm x 35mm.
Covering Letter:
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A covering letter per individual/family/company addressed to The Visa
Officer, British Deputy High Commission.
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Brief profile of the applicants.
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Purpose of travel with travel dates.
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Can be on plain paper for individuals and on company letterhead for
officials/sponsored applicants.
Bank Statements:
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Original personal and company bank statements for the last 6 months with
the bank's seal and signature.
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Must show proof of funds and income.
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Should be from relevant and active accounts.
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Closing date should be close to the date of visa application (A4 size
preferred).
Income Tax Returns:
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Latest 3 years' Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V (Saral) of
individuals and the company.
Itinerary / Air Tickets:
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Return air tickets with all internal flight/train tickets, if any.
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Day-wise itinerary of the tour.
Purpose of Travel /
Accommodation:
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Proof of accommodation at the destination.
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Booking Certificate and payment receipts from the tour operator.
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Hotel vouchers.
Supporting Credentials:
Businessmen:
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Proprietorship certificate / Certificate of Registration / Memorandum of
Association, Articles of Association / Partnership Deed / PAN Card.
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NOC from other partners or Directors in case of a partnership.
Employees:
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Leave sanction letter from the company (from the Government body in case
of Government employees / public servants).
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Last 3 months' Salary Statements (for private firms).
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Company ID card (optional).
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Retirement Certificate or Letter / Copy of Pension Book (for retired
employees).
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Pension statements for the last three months.
Students:
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Leave sanction letter from the educational institution (for travel
during working days).
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Bonafide Certificate from the educational institution (for travel during
vacations).
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School/College ID card (optional).
Newly Wed / Honeymooners
(if the spouse's name is not endorsed in their passports):
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Original Marriage Certificate.
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Wedding Invitation card/Photographs (if the marriage certificate is not
ready).
Children traveling
unaccompanied by both parents/either parent:
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Notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from both/either parent if
both/either of them are unaccompanied.
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Passport copies/copy of both/either of the parents.
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If parents do not have passports, birth certificate of the applicant and
copies of the ID cards of the parents.
Travelers unaccompanied
by spouses/partners:
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Notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from the unaccompanied spouse.
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Passport copy of the unaccompanied spouse.
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If not a passport holder, any Government ID Proof mentioning spouse's
name can be submitted.
Additional Supporting
Documents (if available):
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Fixed Deposit (FD) Receipts from banks.
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Public shares/debentures certificate.
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Asset evaluation report from a Chartered Accountant (CA).
By preparing these
documents and ensuring their accuracy and completeness, you can facilitate a
smoother visa application process.
Disclaimers
The above list of
documents is the standard requirement for the visa application. The
Embassy/Consulate/High Commission/Application Centres reserve the right to
request additional documents for verification.
Travelspoc does not
guarantee the outcome of any visa application. Decisions on visa applications
are at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/Consulate/High Commission.
