UK Visa

Documents required for UK Visa

• Must have Documents for UK Standard Visitor Visa:

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  • Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages + all old passports if any;
  • Online UK Visa Application form;
  • Appointment letter confirmation;
  • UK Visa Fee Payment Receipt;
  • 2 recent colour photographs (Photo Specification);
  • Personal Covering letter (For Employed - Plain paper/ For Self-Employed - Letterhead);
  • Original updated Bank Statement with sufficient bank balance (last 6 months);
  • Income Tax Returns / Form 16 for last 3 years;
  • Supporting Financial Documents such as Fixed Deposits, Property Investments, Recurring Deposits, any other Investments etc (Optional but advisable).
• Supporting documents as per your occupation, type of visit:

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  1. If Employed:

  • Original Leave sanctioned certificate with company seal and signature;
  • Last 3 months salary slip.

  2. If Self Employed:

  • Business Registration License / MOA / Partnership deed;
  • Company’s updated bank statement of last 6 months;
  • Company’s IT returns for last 3 years.

  3. If Retired:

  • Proof of retirement like pension book, statement etc.

  4. If Student

  • School / College / Institute ID Card;
  • Bonafide certificate.

  5. If Minor

  • Birth Certificate;
  • No Objection Certificate from the parents / non-accompanying parent on Rs 100/- stamp paper;
  • ID proof of parent like passport or PAN card.

  6. If Visiting friend or relative

  • Invitation letter;
  • Inviter’s ID proof like Passport or Resident Permit;
  • Address proof like any Electricity bill, any Utility bill etc.

  7. If Sponsored

  • Sponsorship letter;
  • Sponsor’s national ID proof like Passport, PAN card or Resident permit;
  • Updated bank statement of last 6 months;
  • Income tax returns of last 3 years.

  8. For Business Visa/h4>

  • Invitation letter from host Company stating purpose of trip, business details etc;
  • Covering letter from Indian company on company letterhead.

UK Visa FAQs

• add remove How many months prior to the travel should I apply for a UK Visa?

  It is ideal to apply for a UK visa at least 3 months prior to the date of travel.

• add remove How to apply for a UK Visa online?

  All you need to do is, log on to Akbar Travels website and submit your request, we will take care of the complete UK Visa application process right from getting your documents ready to receiving your visa. We are experts in the travel and tourism sector with over 40 years of experience. Through our expertise, in-depth knowledge and integrity, we commit to delivering an exceptional experience to our customers each and every time you use our service. In order to help us understand your unique visa needs, please drop in your query and our UK Visa Expert will get in touch with you.

  How to apply for UK Visa Online:

  1. Choose your preferred type of UK Visa based on your Travel type
  2. Make payment online
  3. Submit documents online on our portal
  4. Receive your UK Visa once approved
• add remove Can I apply for the UK Visa myself?

  It is advisable to process your UK Visa through us as many a times UK Visa applications are rejected by the UK Visas and Immigration not due to the calibre and suitability of the applicant, but because of simple errors in the application itself. With over 40 years of combined experience we will assist you to obtain all the necessary supporting documentation and prepare your application, ensuring your UK Visa application stands the best chance of success.

• add remove Is UK Visit Visa also called as UK Standard Visitor Visa?

  Yes. The Standard Visitor Visa allows people to enter the UK for several reasons. This includes travel, tourism, and leisure purposes, visiting friends or relatives; as well as short term business appointments, academic conferences, participating in sporting events or creative/artistic work, and receiving private medical treatment in the UK. The Standard Visitor Visa has replaced the following types of UK Visas:

  • Family Visitor visa
  • General Visitor visa
  • Child Visitor visa
  • Business Visitor visa, including visas for academics, doctors and dentists
  • Sports Visitor visa
  • Entertainer Visitor visa
  • Prospective Entrepreneur visa
  • Private Medical Treatment Visitor visa
  • Approved Destination Status (ADS) visa
• add remove How long can I stay in the UK on a Standard Visitor Visa?

  A UK Standard Visitor Visa is usually valid for 6 months and allows multiple entries to the UK. You can stay for maximum up to 6 months only. You can apply for a longer-term UK Visa if you travel regularly to the UK. These UK Visas are valid for 2, 5 or 10 years and allow multiple entries for up to 6 months on each trip.

• add remove What is the eligibility for a short-term UK Standard Visitor Visa and long-term UK Standard Visitor Visa?

  The eligibility requirements for securing a short-term UK Standard Visitor Visa are as follows:

  • You must show that you will leave the UK at the end of your trip;
  • You must be able to support yourself (and any dependents applying with you) for the duration of your trip;
  • You must be able to pay for your return or onward journey;
  • You must provide proof of any business or other activities you want to do in the UK (if you are not coming to the UK for a holiday).

  The eligibility requirements for securing a long-term UK Standard Visitor Visa are as follows:

  • You must be able to prove that you have a frequent and on-going need to come to the UK;
  • You must be able to justify that the reason why you need to come frequently to the UK is not likely to change while your UK Standard Visitor Visa is valid;
  • You must be able to prove that you plan on leaving the UK at the end of each visit.
• add remove Do I need to purchase flight tickets for my UK Visa application?

  No. Confirmed return tickets are not required for the UK Visa application. You may visit our website to check the flight ticket airfares, but we are clear that we do not expect you to purchase flights or confirm travel arrangements until your UK Visa decision has been received.

• add remove Can I fast-track my UK Visa application?

  UK Visa Immigration offer a number of added value services to suit individual needs. These services are designed to offer choice and convenience and to enhance speed of processing and customer experience. If you know that you need to travel at short notice, or want to have your UK Visa application placed at the front of the queue for processing, consider purchasing a Priority Visa service or a Super Priority Visa service. However, using the Priority and Super Priority visa service does not imply or guarantee in any way that your UK Visa application will be successful. All applicants must meet the requirements of UK’s Immigration Rules.

  Priority visa Service - The Priority UK visa service is optional and costs GBP 184 (approx. INR 20,342/- as per the local currency equivalent to latest consular rate of exchange) in addition to the standard UK Visa fee. Choose the priority service to place your application at the front of the queue.

  Eligibility: This service is available to the following applicants:

  All visitor visa applicants (excluding overseas domestic workers).
  All Tier 2, Tier 4 and Tier 5 applicants.
  Short term study applicants.

  The Super Priority Visa Service – The Super Priority UK Visa service is an optional service and costs GBP 919 (approx INR 91,733 as per the local currency equivalent to latest consular rate of exchange) in addition to the standard UK Visa fee. The target is to process super priority UK visa applications on the same day that they are received. You will be required to provide biometric information as part of the application process.

  Eligibility: This service is available to the following applicants:

  • All visitor visa applicants (excluding overseas domestic workers).
  • Tier 2 General and Intra Company Transfer applications – as well as Tier 2 dependents applying at the same time as the main applicant or any time after providing the main applicant already has a valid visa.
  • Tier 5 Sportspeople and Entertainers – as well as Tier 5 dependents applying at the same time as the main applicant or any time after providing the main applicant already has a valid visa.
• add remove Do I need to show my old passport when I apply?

  It is highly advisable to submit your old passports (if any) especially if your old passport contains visas showing previous foreign travels (eg Schengen, USA, Canada etc.). It is extremely useful for the UK Embassy to see such direct evidence of previous travels abroad and seeing an old passport with good travel history can often enable them to process your UK Visa application much quicker.

• add remove What is 'biometric' information?

  All UK Visa applicants are required to provide biometric data (10-digit finger scans and a digital photograph) as part of the UK Visa application process.

  You will have to go to your nearest UK visa application centre in person to provide your biometrics. Your Uk Visa application will not be processed until you have provided the necessary biometric information. The finger scans are electronic so the staff do not need to use any ink, liquid or chemicals. You will have your digital photograph taken at the same time and the whole procedure should take no more than five minutes to complete. You should make sure that you do not have any decoration (such as henna), or any cuts or other markings on your fingertips before having your finger scans. You should also make sure that if you have any cuts and bruises on your face, they have healed or disappeared before you have your photograph taken. Digital photographs must be of your full face and you should not wear sunglasses, a hat or any other head covering (unless you wear it for cultural or religious reasons but the face must not be covered).

• add remove If I had been issued a UK Visa earlier, do I still need to go for Biometrics again this time as well?

  For UK Visa every time you enroll for a fresh visa application (Apply for a UK Visa), it is necessary for applicant to submit his/her Biometrics.

• add remove Should children visit the Visa application Centre for applying for a UK Visa?

  Every applicant who is submitting the UK Visa application must attend the Visa Application Centre in person. Children less than 5 years need to attend, but are not required to provide their biometric data. Children less than 18 years need to be accompanied by any family member or guardian.

• add remove How to track the UK Visa status?

  Online UK Visa application tracking is not available on UK Visas and Immigration website. To track UK Visa application status, you must use the UK Visas and Immigration’s email or phone service, which is chargeable.

• add remove Do I need to take a health/travel insurance?

  You are strongly advised to purchase a health / travel insurance to cover yourself in UK as medical treatment can be very expensive in UK. We can certainly assist you with the travel insurance as it’s an absolute necessity for International travel in the event of unexpected events such as medical emergencies, baggage delay or loss etc.

• add remove Are you still having doubts about the UK Visa process?

  We have you covered across India with presence in all the major cities like Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Lucknow and many more.

• add remove What is the UK Visa fees for Indian citizens?

  UK Visa Fees for Indian Citizens

  Types of UK Visa	UK Visa Fees
  6 Months Short Term Visa	₹ 10,299
  2 years Long Term Visa	₹ 34,649
  5 years Long Term Visa	₹ 61,749
  10 Years Long Term Visa	₹ 76,999

Visa Services - Terms & Conditions

1. Visa application fees along with the service charge are non-refundable in all cases. Even in case of visa application rejection the entire amount is non-refundable.
2. Visa application approval/rejection and processing time is at the sole discretion of the immigration and we do not have any control over the same.
3. Visa applications may require more than usual working days for processing and it is completely dependent on the immigration.
4. Immigration/Akbartravels.com may ask for additional documents on a case to case basis.
5. Prices are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change without notice.
6. Visa applications processing will only be after the verification of all required documents and receipt of complete payment.
7. Visas issued under visit/business/transit/tourist profession are not eligible to work in the destination country.
8. Akbartravels.com reserves the right to refuse applications at its discretion and bears no liability for the processing time or rejection of visa applications by the immigration.
9. Traveller or the customer has to fully bear the penalty amount in case the destination country levy any charges.
10. Additional charges such as documents courier, photograph development, attestation etc has to be borne by the applicant.