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Guide to UK Visitor Visa from India.
Requirements for a UK Visitor Visa.
To be eligible for a UK Visitor visa, you must meet the following requirements:
UK Visitor Visa Bank Statement Requirement.
Documents Checklist for a UK Visitor Visa from India.
Below is a general document checklist for UK Standard Visitor visa applications from India:
Processing Time for a UK Visitor Visa from India.
UK Visitor Visa from India Fees.
The fees for a UK Visitor visa from India are as follows:
Guide to UK Visitor Visa from India
If you are planning to visit the UK for tourism, to see family and friends, for short-term business, for medical treatment, or for other reasons, you need to apply for a UK Visitor visa. In this guide, we will provide you with essential information about the requirements, documents needed, processing time, and fees for a UK Visitor visa from India.
Requirements for a UK Visitor Visa
To be eligible for a UK Visitor visa, you must meet the following requirements:
- Genuine intention to leave the UK after your trip.
- Sufficient funds available to support yourself and your dependents during your trip.
- Ability to pay for your return or onward journey.
- Will not live in the UK for extended periods through frequent or successive visits or make the UK your main home.
Please contact Primus Solicitors in Manchester, UK, for an initial assessment to determine your eligibility and discuss your options.
UK Visitor Visa Bank Statement Requirement
To apply for a UK Standard Visitor visa from India, you must have at least £3500 or more in your bank account, and the last six months’ bank statements are required.
Documents Checklist for a UK Visitor Visa from India
Below is a general document checklist for UK Standard Visitor visa applications from India:
- Valid passport.
- Proof of sufficient funds to support your trip (e.g. bank statement);
- Proof of your annual income (e.g., payslips & employer details).
- Accommodation arrangements (your address while in the UK).
- Your travel dates to and from the UK (e.g., return flight tickets).
- Your current home address and how long you’ve lived there.
- Your parents’ names and dates of birth (if known).
- Details of any criminal, civil, or immigration offences you may have committed.
Depending on your circumstances, you might also need to provide additional documents such as details of your travel history for the past 10 years or a certificate proving that you’ve had a tuberculosis (TB) test.
Processing Time for a UK Visitor Visa from India
The processing time for a UK Visitor visa from India is currently 3-7 weeks from the date of your appointment at the visa application centre. However, some applications might take longer, and it’s currently taking 7 weeks on average to get a decision on Standard Visitor visas from India.
UK Visitor Visa from India Fees
The fees for a UK Visitor visa from India are as follows:
- Standard Visitor visa – £100 (6-month visa)
- Standard Visitor visa for medical reasons – £200 (11 months)
- Standard Visitor visa for academics – £200 (12 months)
- 2-year long-term Standard Visitor visa – £376 (6 months per visit)
- 5-year long-term Standard Visitor visa – £670 (6 months per visit)
- 10-year long-term Standard Visitor visa – £837 (6 months per visit)
Please note that you will not get a refund of the application fee if you get a shorter visa or if your application is refused.
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