Indian nationals must satisfy all of the following to qualify for a UK Standard Visitor visa:
Hold a valid passport with at least six months’ validity and two blank pages.
Demonstrate genuine intention to visit the UK temporarily (maximum stay 6 months) for tourism, visiting family/friends, or permitted business activities.
Show strong ties to India (employment, property, family) to confirm intention to return.
Possess sufficient, readily accessible funds to cover all travel, accommodation, and living costs without recourse to public funds.
Not intend to live in the UK through frequent or successive visits.
Applicants must submit originals (with copies) of the following:
Passport- Minimum six months validity beyond travel dates; two blank visa pages.
Application Form-Completed online “Standard Visitor” application; signed electronically.
Photographs- Two recent passport-style photos (35 × 45 mm), white background, neutral expression.
Financial Evidence- 6-month bank statements showing regular salary credits or savings; proof of fixed deposits, investments, or other liquid assets.
Employment Proof Employer’s no-objection letter stating role, salary, leave approval, and tenure; salary slips for last 3–6 months.
Travel Itinerary Confirmed flight bookings (round-trip) and accommodation reservations (hotel or host details).
Ties to India Property deeds, lease agreements, or family dependency letters; marriage certificate if spouse remains in India.
Supporting Letters (if any)- Invitation letter from UK host with their immigration status proof; conference or event participation letters for business visitors.
Travel Insurance- Policy covering the entire UK stay, including medical evacuation and repatriation.
Permissible Activities: tourism, visiting family/friends, short-term business meetings, conferences, academic workshops, medical consultations.
Prohibited Activities: paid or long-term work; study courses longer than 30 days; marriage or Civil Partnership ceremonies; settlement in the UK.
Introduction of updated document-check guidelines requiring clearer bank statement formats with daily balance columns.
Enhanced digital upload requirements: applicants must submit certified translations for any non-English documents at time of online application.
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