Traveling to the UK, what materials are needed to apply for a UK tourist visa?

Required materials for visa application

1. Basic personal information

1) Valid passport.

2) Passport photo.

3) Visa application form.

4) Old passport (with visa information).

5) Marital status documents, including marriage or civil partnership certificate, divorce or death certificate.

2. Documents proving work or study

1) A letter of certification issued by the employer on the letterhead of the employer, including salary, working years, approved holidays and time, and whether to bring Paid leave. Prove employment through supplementary documentation, such as pay stubs or tax returns. If you have recently changed employers, consider submitting details of your previous work experience and salary history.

2) A letter of certification issued by the school on the unit’s letterhead, including information on current students and approved holidays.

3) Enterprise registration documents, confirming the name of the legal person and the date of business opening.

3. Fund and work information

1) Bank statements or passbooks, account statements for the past six months, including the name of the holder.

2) Bank deposit/balance certificate, including the name of the account owner and the date of account establishment. All deposit slips must be accompanied by a certificate of deposit to confirm their authenticity.

3) Payslips, records for the last six months, and provide statements of payment transactions.

4) Tax bill (enterprise/individual), submit it to the tax department to issue a tax payment certificate.

4. Itinerary

1) Hotel reservation (email confirmation).

2) Travel booking (confirmation by email/confirmation by copy of ticket).

3) Confirmation of hotel and travel by travel agency.

4) A confirmation letter from the occupant of the house, including details of residence.

5. Provide information based on the purpose of travel

1) The Designated Destination Travel Scheme (ADS) is an agreement between the British government and the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) Agreement to facilitate visits by Chinese tourist groups to the UK. Individuals provide information and apply for visas through travel agencies.

2) Ordinary visit/tourist visa

⑴ Complete itinerary plan, including travel and outing reservations or tickets, emails about the itinerary, and travel agency bookings.

⑵ A letter of certification from a British friend or sponsor, including proof of their immigration status in the UK, as well as the personal information page of the passport, a valid visa or immigration stamp in the passport, and a letter issued by the Home Office allowing entry into the UK Confirmation of stay.

3) Student visa

⑴ Provide proof of unconditional admission or study in a British course, including an admission letter issued by a British educational institution on letterhead paper, clearly stated in the letter Course title, course duration and course fees (including accommodation fees, if applicable).

⑵ Proof of previous studies or certificates obtained, including certificates awarded, certificates of achievement or transcripts.

⑶ English language proficiency certificate (or certificate), including test score certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE academic), and awarded certificates (applicable to English-taught degrees).

⑷ Information about the guarantor, including proof of the guarantor’s work, income, savings or property ownership, as well as proof of funds required to pay for the study period. Submit proof of the sponsor's immigration status in the UK, including the personal information page of the passport and a valid visa or immigration stamp in the passport, as well as a confirmation letter from the Home Office granting permission to stay in the UK.

4) Visa to visit relatives and friends

⑴ Itinerary plan, including itinerary and outing reservations, itinerary and outing emails, travel agency booking.

⑵ A letter of certification from a friend or sponsor in the UK, including their immigration status in the UK, submitting the personal information page of their passport and a valid visa or immigration stamp in the passport, and permission from the Home Office Confirmation of stay in the UK.

5) Business visa

⑴ Proof issued by the inviting party, including an invitation letter issued by the inviting unit on the unit’s letterhead paper, confirming who is visiting, who is accompanying him or who is sponsoring him during the visit etc. content.

⑵ Proof of past business dealings with the British company being visited, including business meetings, email exchanges; company activities/invoices, etc.

6) Medical Visitor Visa

⑴ Proof that the hospital or clinic agrees to treat the patient, including an appointment letter from the hospital, detailed fee description, treatment period and a certification letter from the doctor.

⑵ Proof of payment of treatment expenses, please refer to the relevant documents proving the ability to pay the funds for details.

7) Transit visa

When transiting through the UK, you need to apply for a British transit visa in advance.

6. In addition to the documents mentioned in the document description, applicants in China are also required to provide the following supporting documents:

1) Household registration book.

2) Business license.

3) Government guarantee certificate (only applicable to applications with government guarantee).

4) Original documents and copies.

5) For every document submitted, the British side requires original documents and copies, including the biometric information page of the passport (that is, the page with your photo). If you are really unable to provide original materials - such as an original birth certificate, you can provide a copy approved by the issuing authority of the document (i.e. the "Issuing Authority").

6) Translations: Translations of all non-English supporting documents must be provided. If you are unable to provide a translation, the visa officer may not be able to accurately assess your application, which will result in the visa application being delayed or refused. All translations must include:

⑴ The translator confirms that the translation provided is an accurate translation of the original.

⑵ Translation date.

⑶ Translator’s full name and signature.