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Types of United Kingdom Visas for Indians

6 Months Short Term Visa

Processing time: 10-15 days
Stay period: 6 months
Entry: Multiple
Fees: INR 18299

2 years Long Term Visa

Processing time: 10-15 days
Stay period: 6 months
Entry: Multiple
Fees: INR 18299

5 years Long Term Visa

Processing time: 10-15 days
Stay period: 6 months
Entry: Multiple
Fees: INR 18299

10 Years Long Term Visa

Processing time: 10-15 days
Stay period: 6 months
Entry: Multiple
Fees: INR 18299

Documents required for United Kingdom Visa for Indians

Must Have Documents for United Kingdom Tourist Visa:

  • Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages + all old passports if any;
  • Online United Kingdom Visa Application form;
  • Appointment letter confirmation;
  • United Kingdom Visa Fee Payment Receipt;
  • 2 recent colour photographs (Photo Specification);
  • Personal Covering letter (For Employed - Plain paper/ For Self-Employed - Letterhead);
  • Original updated Bank Statement with sufficient bank balance (last 6 months);
  • Income Tax Returns / Form 16 for last 3 years;
  • Supporting Financial Documents such as Fixed Deposits, Property Investments, Recurring Deposits, any other Investments etc (Optional but advisable).

Supporting Documents:

1. If Employed:

  • Original Leave sanctioned certificate with company seal and signature;
  • Last 3 months salary slip.

2. If Self Employed:

  • Business Registration License / MOA / Partnership deed;
  • Company’s updated bank statement of last 6 months;
  • Company’s IT returns for last 3 years.

3. If Retired:

  • Proof of retirement like pension book, statement etc.

4. If Student

  • School / College / Institute ID Card;
  • Bonafide certificate.

5. If Minor

  • Birth Certificate;
  • No Objection Certificate from the parents / non-accompanying parent on Rs 100/- stamp paper;
  • ID proof of parent like passport or PAN card.

6. If Visiting friend or relative

  • Invitation letter;
  • Inviter’s ID proof like Passport or Resident Permit;
  • Address proof like any Electricity bill, any Utility bill etc.

7. If Sponsored

  • Sponsorship letter;
  • Sponsor’s national ID proof like Passport, PAN card or Resident permit;
  • Updated bank statement of last 6 months;
  • Income tax returns of last 3 years.

Applying for United Kingdom Tourist Visa through us is this simple

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Pay online & submit your documents

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We verify documents, fill visa form & book appointments

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You attend Biometrics & submit documents

Step 4

Receive your Visa

United Kingdom Visa FAQs

How many months prior to the travel should I apply for a United Kingdom Visa?

It is ideal to apply for a United Kingdom visa at least 3 months prior to the date of travel.

How to apply for a United Kingdom Visa online?

All you need to do is, log on to Akbar Travels website and submit your request, we will take care of the complete United Kingdom Visa application process right from getting your documents ready to receiving your visa. We are experts in the travel and tourism sector with over 40 years of experience. Through our expertise, in-depth knowledge and integrity, we commit to delivering an exceptional experience to our customers each and every time you use our service. In order to help us understand your unique visa needs, please drop in your query and our United Kingdom Visa Expert will get in touch with you. How to apply for United Kingdom Visa Online: Choose your preferred type of United Kingdom Visa based on your Travel type Make payment online Submit documents online on our portal Receive your United Kingdom Visa once approved

Can I apply for the United Kingdom Visa myself?

It is advisable to process your United Kingdom Visa through us as many a times United Kingdom Visa applications are rejected by the United Kingdom Visas and Immigration not due to the calibre and suitability of the applicant, but because of simple errors in the application itself. With over 40 years of combined experience we will assist you to obtain all the necessary supporting documentation and prepare your application, ensuring your United Kingdom Visa application stands the best chance of success.

Is United Kingdom Visit Visa also called as United Kingdom Standard Visitor Visa?

Yes. The Standard Visitor Visa allows people to enter the United Kingdom for several reasons. This includes travel, tourism, and leisure purposes, visiting friends or relatives; as well as short term business appointments, academic conferences, participating in sporting events or creative/artistic work, and receiving private medical treatment in the United Kingdom. The Standard Visitor Visa has replaced the following types of United Kingdom Visas: Family Visitor visa General Visitor visa Child Visitor visa Business Visitor visa, including visas for academics, doctors and dentists Sports Visitor visa Entertainer Visitor visa Prospective Entrepreneur visa Private Medical Treatment Visitor visa Approved Destination Status (ADS) visa

How long can I stay in the United Kingdom on a Standard Visitor Visa?

A United Kingdom Standard Visitor Visa is usually valid for 6 months and allows multiple entries to the United Kingdom. You can stay for maximum up to 6 months only. You can apply for a longer-term United Kingdom Visa if you travel regularly to the United Kingdom. These United Kingdom Visas are valid for 2, 5 or 10 years and allow multiple entries for up to 6 months on each trip.

What is the eligibility for a short-term United Kingdom Standard Visitor Visa and long-term United Kingdom Standard Visitor Visa?

The eligibility requirements for securing a short-term United Kingdom Standard Visitor Visa are as follows: You must show that you will leave the United Kingdom at the end of your trip; You must be able to support yourself (and any dependents applying with you) for the duration of your trip; You must be able to pay for your return or onward journey; You must provide proof of any business or other activities you want to do in the United Kingdom (if you are not coming to the United Kingdom for a holiday). The eligibility requirements for securing a long-term United Kingdom Standard Visitor Visa are as follows: You must be able to prove that you have a frequent and on-going need to come to the United Kingdom; You must be able to justify that the reason why you need to come frequently to the United Kingdom is not likely to change while your United Kingdom Standard Visitor Visa is valid; You must be able to prove that you plan on leaving the United Kingdom at the end of each visit.

Do I need to purchase flight tickets for my United Kingdom Visa application?

No. Confirmed return tickets are not required for the United Kingdom Visa application. You may visit our website to check the flight ticket airfares, but we are clear that we do not expect you to purchase flights or confirm travel arrangements until your United Kingdom Visa decision has been received.

Can I fast-track my United Kingdom Visa application?

United Kingdom Visa Immigration offer a number of added value services to suit individual needs. These services are designed to offer choice and convenience and to enhance speed of processing and customer experience. If you know that you need to travel at short notice, or want to have your United Kingdom Visa application placed at the front of the queue for processing, consider purchasing a Priority Visa service or a Super Priority Visa service. However, using the Priority and Super Priority visa service does not imply or guarantee in any way that your United Kingdom Visa application will be successful. All applicants must meet the requirements of United Kingdom’s Immigration Rules. Priority visa Service - The Priority United Kingdom visa service is optional and costs GBP 184 (approx. INR 20,342/- as per the local currency equivalent to latest consular rate of exchange) in addition to the standard United Kingdom Visa fee. Choose the priority service to place your application at the front of the queue. Eligibility: This service is available to the following applicants: All visitor visa applicants (excluding overseas domestic workers). All Tier 2, Tier 4 and Tier 5 applicants. Short term study applicants. The Super Priority Visa Service – The Super Priority United Kingdom Visa service is an optional service and costs GBP 919 (approx INR 91,733 as per the local currency equivalent to latest consular rate of exchange) in addition to the standard United Kingdom Visa fee. The target is to process super priority United Kingdom visa applications on the same day that they are received. You will be required to provide biometric information as part of the application process. Eligibility: This service is available to the following applicants: All visitor visa applicants (excluding overseas domestic workers). Tier 2 General and Intra Company Transfer applications – as well as Tier 2 dependents applying at the same time as the main applicant or any time after providing the main applicant already has a valid visa. Tier 5 Sportspeople and Entertainers – as well as Tier 5 dependents applying at the same time as the main applicant or any time after providing the main applicant already has a valid visa.

Do I need to show my old passport when I apply?

It is highly advisable to submit your old passports (if any) especially if your old passport contains visas showing previous foreign travels (eg Schengen, USA, Canada etc.). It is extremely useful for the United Kingdom Embassy to see such direct evidence of previous travels abroad and seeing an old passport with good travel history can often enable them to process your United Kingdom Visa application much quicker.

What is 'biometric' information?

All United Kingdom Visa applicants are required to provide biometric data (10-digit finger scans and a digital photograph) as part of the United Kingdom Visa application process. You will have to go to your nearest United Kingdom visa application centre in person to provide your biometrics. Your United Kingdom Visa application will not be processed until you have provided the necessary biometric information. The finger scans are electronic so the staff do not need to use any ink, liquid or chemicals. You will have your digital photograph taken at the same time and the whole procedure should take no more than five minutes to complete. You should make sure that you do not have any decoration (such as henna), or any cuts or other markings on your fingertips before having your finger scans. You should also make sure that if you have any cuts and bruises on your face, they have healed or disappeared before you have your photograph taken. Digital photographs must be of your full face and you should not wear sunglasses, a hat or any other head covering (unless you wear it for cultural or religious reasons but the face must not be covered).

If I had been issued a United Kingdom Visa earlier, do I still need to go for Biometrics again this time as well?

For United Kingdom Visa every time you enroll for a fresh visa application (Apply for a United Kingdom Visa), it is necessary for applicant to submit his/her Biometrics.

Should children visit the Visa application Centre for applying for a United Kingdom Visa?

Every applicant who is submitting the United Kingdom Visa application must attend the Visa Application Centre in person. Children less than 5 years need to attend, but are not required to provide their biometric data. Children less than 18 years need to be accompanied by any family member or guardian.

How to track the United Kingdom Visa status?

Online United Kingdom Visa application tracking is not available on United Kingdom Visas and Immigration website. To track United Kingdom Visa application status, you must use the United Kingdom Visas and Immigration’s email or phone service, which is chargeable.

Do I need to take a health/travel insurance?

You are strongly advised to purchase a health / travel insurance to cover yourself in United Kingdom as medical treatment can be very expensive in United Kingdom. We can certainly assist you with the travel insurance as it’s an absolute necessity for International travel in the event of unexpected events such as medical emergencies, baggage delay or loss etc.

Are you still having doubts about the United Kingdom Visa process?

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What is the United Kingdom Visa fees for Indian citizens?

United Kingdom Visa Fees for Indian Citizens Types of United Kingdom Visa United Kingdom Visa Fees 6 Months Short Term Visa ₹ 10,299 2 years Long Term Visa ₹ 34,649 5 years Long Term Visa ₹ 61,749 10 Years Long Term Visa ₹ 76,999