British tourist visa guide: How to apply for a British visa in 2018

Friends who want to travel to the UK must first have a visa before applying for it. Now the editor will tell you how to apply for this visa, and there are some things to pay attention to when applying for it. Everyone should also pay attention.

The UK two-year visa application fee is 85 pounds (approximately 732 yuan), which is the same as the current 6-month visitor visa fee. It is suitable for tourism visits, business visits, conferences or business inspections, etc. Visa application. Step 1: Stamp the entry and exit record on your passport

British visa is a relatively difficult level. It is recommended not to list the UK as the first destination in a white passport. In fact, European and American countries should not try it. It is a bloody forest. There are many cases that tell you: it is easy to be rejected~

Children can first go to Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, South Korea, etc., first have the entry and exit records stamped with a few stamps , it is generally more reliable to apply to European and American countries. Of course, don’t go to some countries where epidemics are prevalent

If you have already had a few overseas experiences, then come, the UK is waiting for you! Step 2: Prepare visa application materials

Okay, let’s start the formal application now. Preparing materials is the most critical step in formally applying for a visa. I have made the following specific list of materials based on personal experience for reference. Every time I apply, I will print out this list, check each one off, prepare a large document bag, and put all the prepared documents in it. Once all the items have been checked, just go to the embassy directly with the document bag.

Special note is that the British Immigration Service stated that all English translations need to be notarized, but every time I translated it myself and did not stamp it, it turns out that there is no problem with such materials.

1. Original proof of employment in English, stamped

It is best to use the company’s letterhead, indicating the company’s address and phone number. Indicate your personal information, passport number, income, and travel date. There are many templates online. The key is to get it signed and stamped by your boss.

2. A copy of the company's business license or organization code, translated copy, preferably stamped

There are templates for translation online, and it is easy to find them by searching for specific documents. It would be best if the copies and translations are freshly stamped, but I forgot to stamp them last time, so it doesn’t matter.

3. Original, photocopy and translation of the household registration book

Generally, it is necessary to copy and translate the homepage and personal information page. If you don't mind the trouble, you can also make copies and translations of other people's information. There are templates for the translation of the household registration book online.

4. Original, copy and translation of marriage certificate

Married people should also prepare their own marriage certificate. There are templates for translation online.

5. Bank statements for the past 4 months, bilingual, stamped with bank seal

Banks generally have this service, just tell the bank directly to apply for a visa, they all know it. It must be bilingual in Chinese and English, and it is usually free.

6. Bank deposit certificate, more than 50,000, bilingual, with bank seal

Generally, it will be frozen for more than two months after returning to the country. You can directly tell the bank to apply for a visa. They all know it. Bilingual, stamped with bank seal. It usually costs 20 yuan.

I have not applied for other property certificates, such as real estate, cars, stocks, etc., because I either don’t have them or I am too lazy to bother. In theory, it's all a plus.

7. Travel schedule planning

Make a daily schedule according to the travel date. This is a plus. British people like to plan. Write your passport number on the agenda and sign it.

8. Air ticket reservation form

You can book air tickets on similar websites like Ctrip. Note that you can print the reservation form without paying. The British Embassy encourages you not to make any payment before your visa is issued, but to show sincerity, I usually issue a flight reservation form.

9. Hotel reservation form

Pay attention to hotels whose reservations can be canceled and print the reservation form directly. Generally speaking, it is best not to pay for hotels and air tickets until your visa is approved.

10. Invitation letter

If you have friends, relatives or client companies in the UK, you can ask them to issue you an invitation letter. Generally speaking, invitations from British nationals or companies are a plus. If you are invited by a non-British passport holder, unless you are a relative or just an ordinary friend or classmate, it is unknown whether it will be a bonus.

If there is a personal invitation letter, a scanned copy of the inviter’s passport is required. If it is a non-British passport, the visa page must be included.

11. Original passport and copy of personal information page

Make sure the validity period is more than six months before your return date, and there are more than 2 consecutive blank pages.

12. Application form filled out online

This is actually the third step, but it is also written in the Checking

List because this item is also Materials that must be brought. After filling in, a PDF will be generated and you can print the PDF directly and take it with you. Don’t write anything on it by hand. When you get to the visa center, they will tell you what to fill in and how to fill it out.

13. Proof of payment

Select the address of the visa center. When making an appointment for visa delivery, you first need to pay the fee. You can use Alipay, which is very convenient.

The payment status will be reflected directly in the PDF automatically generated after the application form is completed.

In the past, photos were required, but in the latest application, photos are no longer required. Step 3: Apply for a visa online

Visit the UK Visas and Immigration website and apply for a visa online.

https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/able-to-attend-vac

Here you can choose Chinese and English bilingual, all questions have Chinese translation, Help you understand correctly. Generally, the visa type for tourist and business visits is StandardVisitor

visa. The two-year visa I am talking about is also of this type. Just choose 2years in this type.

Only answers to questions in the online application form will be accepted in English. Because there are many questions to fill in for the first time, it is recommended to allocate two hours to answer them slowly. It doesn't matter if you can't fill it all out at once. Each application has an email address and password. You can save and exit, and then return to the original application to continue filling in. Once completed, you can modify your answers before sending them for signature.

After completing the application form, you will be reminded to pay the fee and then select a visa center to make an appointment for the visa delivery time. The time for signing can be changed up to 24 hours in advance. The PDF will be automatically updated every time the time is changed. You need to print the latest version to send for signing. The time cannot be changed within 24 hours, but the interview can be canceled, which means the application will be invalidated and the visa fee will be refunded. If you do not cancel but No

Show, the fee will not be refunded. Step 4: Visa center sends visa

The UK currently has visa centers in 15 cities in my country, including Beijing, Changsha, Chengdu, Chongqing, Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Jinan, Kunming, Nanjing, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Xi'an, and are expanding every year.

On the day of appointment, bring all the materials and arrive at the visa center 15 minutes in advance. Make sure to bring your passport and another valid ID. There is no point in arriving early. They strictly release people according to the reservation time and do not allow early entry. What if I'm late? Well, I was late once and it was already the next appointment time, so I was allowed in. Of course, I tried not to be late. When you arrive at the visa center, you will get a call sheet. Wait patiently for your number to be called and submit your application. Keep the receipt as proof of future materials collection.

Once the application is submitted at the visa center, materials cannot be supplemented or modified. The materials submitted during the application will be used as the only evidence for the review. The visa center is not an embassy. It only collects documents and does not care whether your documents are complete or correct. Just ask me every time if I want to keep the original, which will increase credibility. If you choose to keep the original document, it will be returned to you along with your passport. I usually keep the originals.

After collecting all the application materials, the staff will ask you to choose the method you want to collect your passport. You can go to the visa center to collect it or choose to send it by EMS express delivery. I usually choose express delivery, which can also issue invoices. Step 5: Biometric information collection

After selecting the passport collection method, the last step is to collect fingerprints and take photos at the visa center, which is the biometric information collection. Each application requires a new collection, including digital fingerprint scanning (10 fingers) and digital photography.

Fingerprint scanning uses an electronic scanner, and it is necessary to ensure that there is no decoration of any kind on the finger (such as henna stains, cuts, abrasions or other marks). The digital photo must include the entire face, excluding sunglasses and any colored lenses, and the head must not be covered except for religious and medical purposes. The face must be clearly visible with no hair covering the eyes. The visa application will not be processed without providing biometric information.

Now, all the visa application process has been completed, and the next step is to wait for the good news! If there is anything that has not been mentioned, experienced drivers are welcome to contribute~

General visa It takes 2-3 weeks to get there. It is best to apply for a visa 2-3 months before traveling, as this will also facilitate your own travel arrangements.

If you successfully get a two-year visa, you can really take a trip to England at any time~