All passengers has to personally come to Cochin UK Visa Application centre for giving biometric data
Family Visit
Invitation/sponsorship letter fromUK: The letter should contain the name as per passport, contact numbers, email Id and current address, employment details, visa status of the inviter/sponsor along with the name,relationship purpose and duration of stays of the persons being invited from India. Also requires sponsor’s bank statements, employment proof, income tax details, rental agreement utility bill copy, copies of passports and visa etc.
Tourist Visit
Hotel Accommodation
Day Wise Itinerary, Tour Confirmation Vouchers, Tour Payment Receipt
BusinessVisit
Invitation from Company / Organization / Conference,Exhibition Invitation/ Entrance Ticket
Hotel Accommodation
Documents from persons traveling:
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Original passport ( 6 months validity ) Original
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Old Passports (if any) Original
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Covering letter to the consulates stating purpose duration and Proposed travel dates in business or personal letter head Original
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I.T. returns (SARAL) for last three years 1 A4 Copy each
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Updated Bank Statement for last six months Original with bank seal and Sign
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Fixed Deposits and any other savings Original ( or Copy With Letter from Bank)
If Businessmen:
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Covering letter to the consulates should be in Business letter head Original
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Certificate of Registration 1 A4 Copy
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Memorandum of Association 1 A4 Copy
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Articles of Association 1 A4 Copy
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Partnership Deed if Partnership Firm 1 A4 Copy
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Company Bank Statement – last 6 months Original
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Company I.T. paper with Balance sheet - last 3 years 1 A4 Copy
If Student:
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Leave letter from the Institution(If holiday mention the holiday dates) Original
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ID card Copy
If NRI:
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Employment proof
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Salary slip for last three months
Honeymoon Couple:
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Marriage Certificate Original + 1Copy
(If the husband name is not endorsed in the wife passport)
If Child Traveling without Parents:
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NOC from parents in Rs.20 stamp paper Original + 1Copy
duly attested by Notary Public
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Passport copy of parents 1 A4 Copy
Same applicable if not traveling with spouse
If Wife Traveling Without Husband
NOC from Husband with Husband passport Copy
IF GOVT EMPLOYEE:
1. NOC from Govt. Original
2. Leave letter Original
IF Private EMPLOYEE:
1. 3 months Salary Slip COP
2. Leave letter COPY
IF RETIRED
Retirement Proof / Letter / Pension Book Copy
NOTE
1. This Checklist and Details are for Residents of Kerala.
2. All Letters to be addressed to
To,
The Visa Officer
British Deputy High Commission
Chennai
3. Fee for Emergency visa processing is INR 20,300/- extra (As of Now), Passengers can pay this fees directly at VFS and can Avail the services
NOTE: The Embassy / Consulate / High Commission reserve the right to request further documentation or personal interview with the visa officer.