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United Kingdom Business Visa Requirements

United Kingdom Business Visa Requirements:

Requirements For: United Kingdom, Tourist, Single/Multiple Entry, Short Stay, Standard
Traveler Nationality: Indian
Processing Office: Mumbai

Please read the following document completely. Failure to read the complete information and follow all instructions could result in the denial of your visa request.

  1. 1. Proof of Residence: Not required.
  2. 2. Cover Letter: A letter on your company letterhead, addressed to the British High Commission, Mumbai, signed by an authorized representative (other than the applicant), specifying that you are an employee of the company, the purpose of your visit overseas along with the duration and the date you will resume work.
  3. 3. Business Invitation from the company in United Kingdom: A letter from the business associate overseas on their letterhead, addressed to the British High Commission, Mumbai, giving details of the applicant’s purpose of visit and dates of business meetings / agenda.
  4. 4. Photographs: 2 recent, studio made, undamaged, semi-matt, passport size (45mm X 35mm) color photographs, white background, without borders. The face should cover 80% of the photographs.
  5. 5. Application Forms: Application form to be filled online. After online validation, form has to be printedand signed by the applicant.
  6. 6. Passport: There are no rigid rules on the passport’s validity. However to avoid immigration problems it is advisable that your passport be undamaged and valid for at least six months from the time of departure from United Kingdom, with a minimum of 2 blank visa pages available. Please attach all old passports, if available.
  7. 7. Recommendation Letter: Not required.
  8. 8. Air Tickets: Not required.
  9. 9. Personal Financial Documents:
    Bank Statements of the past 6 months, Income Tax papers of the past 3 years, property papers, any fixed deposits, share certificates / Demat account, any investment policies and any other proof of sources of income.
    A photocopy of the above documentation.
  10. 10. Hotel Confirmation: Not required.
  11. 11. Insurance: Not required.
  12. 12. Employment Proof if salaried:
    Copy of the applicant’s appointment letter, salary slips for the last three months, Identity card, Form16 and No Objection Certificate (NOC) for a fresh passport holder.
    2 visiting cards.
    Software professionals, traveling for the first time, need to provide photocopies of their highest education qualification and professional degree or diploma.
    Company profile and brochures.
    Memorandum and Articles of Association or Certificate of Incorporation.
    Balance sheet for the last 6 months of the company.
    Income Tax returns for the last 3 years.
    A photocopy of the above documentation.

CONSULAR FEES

Consular fee is determined by the government of the relevant country. This is subject to change without notice.

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