United Kingdom Visa Information

Business Visa

Visa Country: United Kingdom

Visa Category: Business

Nationality: Indian

Visa Notes & Fees

Passport: Original passport with a minimum validity of six months and at least two blank pages (back to back) for visa stamping.

• Attach all previous passports, if any, to show previous travel history.

UK Visa Application Form: The application form must be completed online. Please contact the Insight team for more details.

Photo Specification: Two recent passport-size photographs with a matt finish, 60%–80% face coverage, a white background and no border. Size: 35 mm × 45 mm.

Please Note: Photographs must not be more than three months old, scanned or stapled, or previously used for any visa application.

Covering Letter: A letter on the applicant's company letterhead stating the applicant's name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of the visit. It must be signed by an authorized signatory, bear the company stamp, and be addressed to the Visa Officer, British Deputy High Commission, Kolkata.

Invitation Letter: An invitation letter from the UK host or inviting company, on its letterhead, stating the purpose of travel and duration of stay, duly signed with the signatory's name and designation.

Financial Documents:

1. Company and personal ITRs for the last two years.
2. Salary slips for the last six months.
3. Company and personal bank statements for the last six months, clearly showing the bank's name and telephone number.
4. Credit card copy or foreign exchange endorsement.

Proof of Occupation:

1. Company Registration Certificate or Certificate of Incorporation.
2. Brief company profile.
3. Articles of Memorandum, if the applicant is a Managing Director or Director.
4. Fixed deposit, investment or property papers.
5. Company balance sheet.
6. Evidence of previous dealings with the UK company, such as business meetings or email conversations.

Airline Reservation: Ticket itinerary.

Accommodation: Accommodation proof with complete details.

The applicant must collect the documents personally or opt for courier service when submitting the documents at VFS.

Authorization Letter: An authorization letter may be submitted only in the following cases:

1. A parent collecting documents for a dependent child.
2. A family member collecting passports for the entire family.
3. Government Ministry representatives and Business Express Programme (BEP) company representatives approved by the company's authorized signatories.

Please Note:

1. Applications are accepted through online appointments. Submit the application well in advance to allow time for appointment arrangements.
2. Applications are accepted through the respective outsourced visa application centres. Refer to the “Outsourced Visa Application Centres” section for details.
3. Fingerprints and a facial photograph (biometric information) are required as part of the UK visa application process.

British-Irish Visa Scheme (BIVS): Indian citizens may be eligible to use the British-Irish Visa Scheme to visit both the UK and Ireland with a qualifying visa. Applicants should apply to the country they intend to visit first. If travelling under the scheme, the first destination must be the country that issued the qualifying visa. The visa will carry BIVS coding where applicable. Please confirm current eligibility and requirements with the relevant authorities.

Important Note: Documents for scanning. Please confirm the current scanning requirements with Insight Visa Consultancy.

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Tourist Visa

Visa Country: United Kingdom

Visa Category: Tourist

Nationality: Indian

Visa Notes & Fees

Passport: Original passport with a minimum validity of six months and at least two blank pages (back to back) for visa stamping.

• Attach all previous passports to show previous travel history.

UK Visa Application Form: The application form must be completed online by the applicant.

Photo Specification: Two recent passport-size photographs with a matt finish, 60%–80% face coverage, a white background and no border. Size: 35 mm × 45 mm.

Please Note: Photographs must not be more than three months old, scanned or stapled, or previously used for any visa application.

Covering Letter: A covering letter on company letterhead mentioning the applicant's name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of the visit. It must be signed by an authorized signatory, bear the company stamp, and be addressed to the Visa Officer, British Deputy High Commission, Kolkata.

Please Note: Self-employed applicants should use their business letterhead. Employed applicants should confirm the appropriate letter format with the visa consultant.

Financial Documents:

1. Personal ITRs for the last three years.
2. Salary slips for the last six months.
3. Original personal bank statements for the last six months, clearly showing the bank's name and telephone number.
4. Foreign exchange endorsement or credit card copy.

Proof of Occupation

Self-Employed Applicants:

1. Company Registration Certificate or Certificate of Incorporation.
2. Brief company profile.
3. Articles of Memorandum, if the applicant is a Managing Director or Director.
4. Proof of proprietorship or partnership, where applicable.
5. Company balance sheet.

Employed Applicants:

1. Proof of employment, such as salary slips or an appointment letter.
2. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer.

Student Applicants:

1. Leave sanction letter from the school.
2. Parents' ITRs, bank statements and NOC letter.

Proof of Accommodation: Hotel confirmation.

Airline Reservation: Ticket itinerary.

The applicant must collect the documents personally or opt for courier service when submitting documents at VFS.

Authorization Letter: An authorization letter may be submitted only in the following cases:

1. A parent collecting documents for a dependent child.
2. A family member collecting passports for the entire family.
3. Government Ministry representatives and Business Express Programme (BEP) company representatives approved by the company's authorized signatories.

Please Note:

1. Applications are accepted through online appointments. Apply well in advance.
2. Applications are accepted through the respective outsourced visa application centres. Refer to the “Outsourced Visa Application Centres” section for details.
3. Fingerprints and a facial photograph are required as part of the UK visa application process. Personal appearance at the scheduled appointment is mandatory where required.

British-Irish Visa Scheme (BIVS): Eligible Indian citizens may be able to visit both the UK and Ireland using a qualifying visa under BIVS. Applicants should apply to the country they intend to visit first and follow the scheme's entry requirements. Confirm eligibility and current requirements with the relevant authorities.

Important Note: Documents for scanning. Confirm current scanning requirements with Insight Visa Consultancy.

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Transit Visa

Visa Country: United Kingdom

Visa Category: Transit

Nationality: Indian

Visa Notes & Fees

Passport: Original passport with a minimum validity of six months and at least two blank pages (back to back) for visa stamping.

• Attach all previous passports, if any, to show previous travel history.
• Provide a valid visa for onward travel, where required.

UK Visa Application Form: The application form must be completed online by the applicant.

Photo Specification: Two recent passport-size photographs with a matt finish, 60%–80% face coverage, a white background and no border. Size: 35 mm × 45 mm.

Please Note: Photographs must not be more than three months old, scanned or stapled, or previously used for any visa application.

Covering Letter: A letter on the applicant's company letterhead stating the applicant's name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of the visit. It must be signed by an authorized signatory, bear the company stamp, and be addressed to the Visa Officer, British Deputy High Commission, Kolkata.

Ticket: Confirmed airline ticket booking.

Please Note:

1. Applications are accepted through online appointments. Apply well in advance.
2. Applications are accepted through the respective outsourced visa application centres. Refer to the “Outsourced Visa Application Centres” section for details.
3. Fingerprints and a facial photograph are required as part of the UK visa application process. Personal appearance at the scheduled appointment is mandatory where required.

British-Irish Visa Scheme (BIVS): Eligible Indian citizens may be able to visit both the UK and Ireland using a qualifying visa under BIVS. Confirm current eligibility and entry requirements with the relevant authorities.

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Seamen Visa

Visa Country: United Kingdom

Visa Category: Seamen

Nationality: Indian

Visa Notes & Fees

Passport: Original passport with a minimum validity of six months and at least two blank pages (back to back) for visa stamping.

• Attach previous passports to show previous travel history.

UK Visa Application Form: The application form must be completed online by the applicant.

Photo Specification: Two recent passport-size photographs with a matt finish, 60%–80% face coverage, a white background and no border. Size: 35 mm × 45 mm.

Please Note: Photographs must not be more than three months old, scanned or stapled, or previously used for any visa application.

Covering Letter: A letter on the applicant's company letterhead stating the applicant's name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of the visit. It must be signed by an authorized signatory, bear the company stamp, and be addressed to the Visa Officer, British Deputy High Commission, Kolkata.

Invitation Letter: An invitation letter from the UK agent stating the seaman's name, nationality, date of birth, passport number and rank on the ship.

Financial Documents:

1. Company and personal ITRs for the last two years.
2. Salary slips for the last six months.
3. Company and personal bank statements for the last six months, clearly showing the bank's name and telephone number.
4. Credit card copy or foreign exchange endorsement.

Proof of Occupation:

1. Company Registration Certificate or Certificate of Incorporation.
2. Brief company profile.
3. Articles of Memorandum, if the applicant is a Managing Director or Director.
4. Fixed deposit, investment or property papers.
5. Company balance sheet.
6. Evidence of previous dealings with the UK company, such as business meetings or email conversations.

Airline Reservation: Ticket itinerary.

Please Note:

1. Applications are accepted through online appointments. Apply well in advance.
2. Applications are accepted through the respective outsourced visa application centres. Refer to the “Outsourced Visa Application Centres” section for details.
3. Fingerprints and a facial photograph are required as part of the UK visa application process. Personal appearance at the scheduled appointment is mandatory where required.

British-Irish Visa Scheme (BIVS): Eligibility and entry requirements should be confirmed with the relevant authorities before travel.

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Visit Visa

Visa Country: United Kingdom

Visa Category: Visit

Nationality: Indian

Visa Notes & Fees

Passport: Original passport with a minimum validity of six months and at least two blank pages (back to back) for visa stamping.

• Attach all previous passports, if any, to show previous travel history.

UK Visa Application Form: The application form must be completed online by the applicant.

Photo Specification: Two recent passport-size photographs with a matt finish, 60%–80% face coverage, a white background and no border. Size: 35 mm × 45 mm.

Please Note: Photographs must not be more than three months old, scanned or stapled, or previously used for any visa application.

Covering Letter: A letter on the applicant's company letterhead stating the applicant's name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of the visit. It must be signed by an authorized signatory, bear the company stamp, and be addressed to the Visa Officer, British Deputy High Commission, Kolkata.

Sponsor Documents:

1. Invitation letter.
2. Copy of the sponsor's passport biodata pages.
3. Valid visa or immigration stamp in the sponsor's passport, where applicable.

Proof of Sufficient Funds: Guarantee of expenses, such as the latest three months of bank statements and salary slips.

Financial Documents:

1. Company and personal ITRs for the last three years.
2. Salary slips for the last six months.
3. Original company and personal bank statements for the last six months, clearly showing the bank's name and telephone number.
4. Foreign exchange endorsement or credit card copy.

Proof of Occupation

Self-Employed Applicants:

1. Company Registration Certificate or Certificate of Incorporation.
2. Brief company profile.
3. Articles of Memorandum, if the applicant is a Managing Director or Director.
4. Proof of proprietorship or partnership, where applicable.
5. Company balance sheet.

Employed Applicants:

1. Proof of employment, such as salary slips or an appointment letter.
2. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer.

Student Applicants:

1. Leave sanction letter from the school.
2. Parents' ITRs, bank statements and NOC letter.

Proof of Accommodation: Hotel confirmation.

Airline Reservation: Ticket itinerary (not mandatory according to the supplied information).

The applicant must collect the documents personally or opt for courier service when submitting documents at VFS.

Authorization Letter: An authorization letter may be submitted only in the following cases:

1. A parent collecting documents for a dependent child.
2. A family member collecting passports for the entire family.
3. Government Ministry representatives and Business Express Programme (BEP) company representatives approved by the company's authorized signatories.

Please Note:

1. Applications are accepted through online appointments. Apply well in advance.
2. Applications are accepted through the respective outsourced visa application centres. Refer to the “Outsourced Visa Application Centres” section for details.
3. Fingerprints and a facial photograph are required as part of the UK visa application process. Personal appearance at the scheduled appointment is mandatory where required.

British-Irish Visa Scheme (BIVS): Eligible Indian citizens may be able to visit both the UK and Ireland using a qualifying visa under BIVS. Confirm eligibility and current requirements with the relevant authorities.

Important Note: Documents for scanning. Confirm current scanning requirements with Insight Visa Consultancy.

Visa Charges

Work Visa

Visa Country: United Kingdom

Visa Category: Work

Nationality: Indian

Visa Notes & Fees

Passport: Original passport with a minimum validity of six months and at least two blank pages for visa stamping.

• Attach previous passports to show previous travel history.

UK Visa Application Form: The application form must be completed online by the applicant.

Photo Specification: Two recent passport-size photographs with a matt finish, 60%–80% face coverage, a white background and no border. Size: 35 mm × 45 mm.

Please Note: Photographs must not be more than three months old, scanned or stapled, or previously used for any visa application.

Covering Letter: A letter on the applicant's company letterhead stating the applicant's name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of the visit. It must be signed by an authorized signatory, bear the company stamp, and be addressed to the Visa Officer, British Deputy High Commission, Kolkata.

Financial Documents:

1. Company or personal ITRs for the last two years.
2. Salary slips for the last six months.
3. Personal bank statements for the last six months, bearing the bank seal and authorized signatory's signature.
4. Credit card copy or foreign exchange endorsement.

Certificates and Employment Documents:

1. Original work permit arranged by the British company and sent to the applicant, where applicable.
2. Employment contract.
3. Educational, professional and experience certificates.

Airline Reservation: Ticket itinerary.

Proof of Accommodation: Accommodation documents.

Please Note:

1. Applications are accepted through online appointments. Apply well in advance.
2. Applications are accepted through the respective outsourced visa application centres. Refer to the “Outsourced Visa Application Centres” section for details.
3. Fingerprints and a facial photograph are required as part of the UK visa application process. Personal appearance at the scheduled appointment is mandatory where required.

Visa Charges

Domestic Worker Visa

Visa Country: United Kingdom

Visa Category: Domestic Worker Visa

Nationality: Indian

Visa Notes & Fees

Passport: Original passport with a minimum validity of six months and at least two blank pages (back to back) for visa stamping.

• Attach previous passports to show previous travel history.

UK Visa Application Form: The application form must be completed online. Please contact the Insight team for more details.

Additional Forms: The following forms must also be duly completed, signed and submitted with the application.

1. Employment Contract - ODW.
2. Undertaking Form.
3. Terms and Conditions Statement.

Photo Specification: Two recent passport-size photographs with a matt finish, 60%–80% face coverage, a white background and no border. Size: 35 mm × 45 mm.

Please Note: Photographs must not be more than three months old, scanned or stapled, or previously used for any visa application.

Covering Letter: A letter on the applicant's company letterhead stating the applicant's name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of the visit. It must be signed by an authorized signatory, bear the company stamp, and be addressed to the Visa Officer, British Deputy High Commission, Kolkata.

Financial Documents of Employer:

1. Company or personal ITRs for the last two years.
2. Salary slips for the last six months.
3. Personal bank statements for the last six months, bearing the bank seal and authorized signatory's signature.
4. Credit card copy or foreign exchange endorsement.
5. Property deed or land registration document.

Airline Reservation: Ticket itinerary.

Proof of Accommodation: Accommodation documents.

Please Note:

1. Applications are accepted through online appointments. Apply well in advance.
2. Applications are accepted through the respective outsourced visa application centres. Refer to the “Outsourced Visa Application Centres” section for details.
3. Fingerprints and a facial photograph are required as part of the UK visa application process. Personal appearance at the scheduled appointment is mandatory where required.

Visa Charges

Diplomatic Representations - United Kingdom

Find the diplomatic representation closest to your location, including contact information and timings. The details below are reproduced from the supplied information and should be verified before use.

High Commission for Great Britain - Delhi

British Deputy High Commission - Mumbai

British Deputy High Commission - Chennai

British Deputy High Commission - Kolkata

Outsourced Representations - United Kingdom

The following visa application centre details were supplied. Confirm current addresses, appointment arrangements, opening hours and jurisdiction with VFS Global before visiting.

UK Visa Application Centre - New Delhi

UK Visa Application Centre - Kolkata

Mumbai South UK Visa Application Centre

UK Visa Application Centre - Chennai

Mumbai North UK Visa Application Centre

UK Visa Application Centre - Chandigarh

UK Visa Application Centre - Bangalore

UK Visa Application Centre - Jalandhar

UK Visa Application Centre - Pune

UK Visa Application Centre - Hyderabad

UK Visa Application Centre - Ahmedabad

UK Visa Application Centre - Cochin

UK Visa Application Centre - Whitefield, Bangalore

Additional Outsourced Representation Listing

The supplied information contains a second listing of UK Visa Application Centres with repeated centre details. To avoid duplicating the same centre records and making the page unnecessarily long, refer to the centre tables above for the available details.

Australia

About Australia

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Climate

The northern third of Australia lies in the tropics and remains warm or hot throughout the year. The rest of the country lies south of the tropics and generally experiences warm summers and mild or cool winters. In winter, many parts of southern Australia occasionally experience frost. The Australian Alps and the interior of Tasmania are among the few areas where temperatures can remain below freezing for extended periods.

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