# Standard Visitor visa documents checklist for Indian applicants

The documents an Indian applicant needs for the Standard Visitor visa, named the way Indian banks, universities and offices issue them.

Source: https://ukvisadesk.com/visas/standard-visitor-visa/documents · Updated 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by UK Visa Desk counselling team, licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024 · UK Visa Desk, a brand of Pro Lifeset Overseas Private Limited, Patiala, India. WhatsApp +91 91155 80911, Mon to Sat, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM IST.

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

## FAQ
**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.

Full guide: https://ukvisadesk.com/visas/standard-visitor-visa.md

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