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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 documents
they need, they may refuse your application without interviewing
you. Where possible, please send documents which can be
checked by someone else. For example, it can be difficult
to prove that a mobile phone number belongs to a particular
person, whereas it is easier to prove that a landline number
belongs to that person. 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
the decision if you can. |
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What sort of documents do I have to show?
Everyone's circumstances are different. Our checklists give
you 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,
or different ones. 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 single situation, and producing all the documents
on it will not guarantee you a visa. Please make sure that
you include all supporting papers with your application,
and don't 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 documents they need to see with
your application, our VAC 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 entirely 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, as well as meeting the immigration
rules, they 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 Application Centre staff. |
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How long will it take to get my visa?
The Embassy aims to make a decision on applications within
24 hrs of receiving them. Decisions will be available for
collection from the VAC from 1530 hrs on the working day
after you submit your application. |
