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Why do I need to provide documents to support my application?
UK immigration law says that it is up to you to satisfy
the visa officer that you qualify for a visa. Visa officers
aim to make a decision on your application without interviewing
you, so it is vital that you send the correct documents
with your application. If you do not send the correct documents
your application will be refused. Please send documents
that can be easily verified by a visa officer - For example,
a landline telephone bill instead of a mobile phone bill.
We appreciate that it may not always be possible for you
to provide these kinds of documents, but please be aware
that it will help visa officers make their decision. |
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What sort of documents do I have to show?
Everyone's circumstances are different. Our checklists below
give a general idea of the kinds of documents which will
help the visa officer check that you have met the immigration
rules. It is up to you whether you submit these documents.
It is your responsibility to make sure that you have read
the available information on the category of visa you want
to apply for. The list below does not cover every situation,
and producing all the documents listed will not guarantee
you a visa. Please make sure you include all supporting
papers with your application, and do not send or fax any
papers separately. |
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Are there any documents which you don't need to see?
Please don't submit credit cards, or original airline tickets.
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What happens if I don't send the suggested documents?
If you do not submit the correct documents the visa application
centre staff will point this out to you. You will be asked
if you want to continue with your application, knowing that
you do not have all the documents to support it. It is up
to you whether you go ahead with your application or not.
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What if I want to apply for a visa for my child?
If your child is under 18, must show that they have a parent
or guardian who is responsible for their care, and that
they have suitable travel and care arrangements for when
they travel to the UK. Children can travel accompanied or
unaccompanied. If they are travelling on an accompanied
visa, the name and passport number of up to 2 adults travelling
with them will be written on their visa. The child will
then have to travel with one or other of those named people
each time they go to the UK. The visa will not be valid
if plans change. You can get more advice on what kind of
visa is most suitable for your circumstances from visa application
centre staff. |
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How long will it take to get my visa?
You should allow 5 working days for a visit visa application
and up to 3 weeks for all other applications. You can choose
to have your decision returned to your home or office by
courier for an additional fee. |
