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Standard Visitor visa documents checklist for Indian applicants

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An Indian applicant for the Standard Visitor visa needs 12 document groups, starting with passport valid for the whole trip, plus old passports showing previous uk, schengen, us or canadian visas and last 6 months of bank statements for the account that pays for the trip, with every large credit explained. Every item below is named the way Indian banks, offices and universities issue it, verified 8 October 2026.

Reviewed by UK Visa Desk counselling team, Visa counsellors, Pro Lifeset Overseas Pvt Ltd, Patiala. Licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024. Last verified .

Documents checklist

Scan each document in colour; translations certified; bank statements on letterhead or stamped by the branch.

  1. 1Passport valid for the whole trip, plus old passports showing previous UK, Schengen, US or Canadian visas
  2. 2Last 6 months of bank statements for the account that pays for the trip, with every large credit explained
  3. 3Income Tax Returns (ITR-V acknowledgements) for the last 2 or 3 years, and Form 16 if salaried
  4. 4Salary slips for 3 to 6 months and an employer letter confirming approved leave and the date you return to work
  5. 5Business owners: GST registration, Udyam or shop act certificate, company bank statements and current account ITR
  6. 6Fixed deposit receipts, PPF or mutual fund statements, and property papers (registry, jamabandi or fard) as ties and funds
  7. 7Sponsor letter from the UK relative with their passport or BRP, eVisa share code, 3 payslips, bank statements and tenancy or council tax bill
  8. 8Relationship proof for family visits: birth certificates, marriage certificate, family photographs, or a ration card showing the family
  9. 9Day-by-day itinerary, hotel bookings that can be cancelled, and a flight reservation (do not buy tickets before the decision)
  10. 10Business visitors: invitation from the UK company on letterhead, your company's letter of introduction and conference registration
  11. 11Medical visitors: Indian doctor's referral, UK hospital letter with quoted cost, and evidence of funds beyond the treatment cost
  12. 12Students and retired applicants: bonafide certificate with leave letter, or pension slips and the family's funds with a relationship proof
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Related questions

How much is the UK visitor visa from India in 2026?

£135 for the 6-month visa, which the Home Office charges in rupees at about ₹17,865. Add about £500 for priority or £1,000 for super priority if you want a faster decision, plus any VFS add-ons you choose. Our fee calculator converts the total at today's rate.

How much bank balance do I need for a UK tourist visa?

There is no fixed figure. The officer compares the cost of your trip with your income and savings over 6 months. A balance built up gradually that covers the trip comfortably, with normal salary credits and spending, is far stronger than a large sum deposited last month.

Can my parents in Punjab get a 6-month visa to visit me in the UK?

Yes. Parents usually apply with a sponsor letter from you, your payslips and bank statements, your eVisa share code and your tenancy. They still need their own ties: pension, land records, other children in India, and a history of returning from previous trips.

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  • Punjab licence: 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024valid to 22 July 2029
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