Just like any other country, travelling to London would also need some formalities that are to be fulfilled. There are some special visa requirements for people travelling to the country. Let’s start with the documents and particulars which you have to submit in order to apply for a UK visa.
Particulars Required to apply for a UK Visa: Following documents are required for you to apply for a visa for holiday purpose:
- Accepted leave application from your current organization, or if you are self employed then you have to deliver proofs for your financial standings and business operations.
- A self owned property proof might be required
- Being a student you need to show an approval letter from your educational institution.
- The procedure could be simpler if you can show some social responsibilities for which you have to come back to.
Visa Requirements for Different Countries:
For few countries including US, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and Australia, visa requirements are different from the ones mentioned above. People traveling to UK from these countries do not require a visa to travel to this city, however, for that the citizens of these countries need to fulfill certain criteria.
- You are visiting UK for holiday
- Your financial conditions should be strong enough
- Your stay in UK must be less than six months
- You need to make sure that you will not work in the city and no public funds are to be utilized
People travelling from the countries of European Union which includes: Norway, Romania, Iceland, Bulgaria and Liechtenstein would need to apply if they are travelling to UK for work purposes.
If travelling from a country other than the ones mentioned above, you need to contact UK embassy within your country to know the exact procedures as Visa requirements change regularly. So, for any updates on visa procedures, it’s advisable to contact UK diplomats for that matter.
Visa ExtensionsVisa Extensions is generally issued for a period of six months, however, under special conditions, the visa may get extended for two years. Seasonal agricultural workers, teacher exchange programs and other special cases are put under this category.
BiometricA biometric data is to be provided in UK embassy. You would be required to give a full face passport size photograph and digital fingerprints and while doing so your hands should not be covered with henna or with any other cosmetic and even your face should be uncovered with any hat or sunglasses. Any damage or marks on the face or hands should be heeled before the procedure of the biometrics takes place.