What materials do I need to apply for a British tourist visa?

When you apply for a visa, different visas definitely need different information. The following is the information you need to prepare to apply for a visa. You can directly choose to bring the appropriate information according to your own needs.

How to apply for a visa

Before applying, I suggest you go to VFS. Global official website. This website is specially designed for us to apply for a British visa, and all the contents are described in Chinese for your understanding. The content of the website includes understanding the types of visas, how to apply, and after applying for visas, it is still very helpful. Next, I will explain in detail how to apply for a visa.

Procedures for applying for a British visa

The application form, appointment time and payment of British visa are all done online, so this guide mainly focuses on the online process.

Step 1: Fill in the application form online.

The first thing to do is to log on to the website of the British Immigration Service and fill out the form. I want to emphasize here that there are two websites, if you want to "go to goingtoHarryPotterland!" For a magical trip, or just to taste Michelin food, wine taverns and seafood dinners, we suggest using the following websites: Click to view, which can be obtained here for tourists. The key is that Chinese notes are intimately added here, and English can pass smoothly as long as you recognize "yes" and "no". And if you want to stay in school and settle down, use another website: click to view.

You really don't need a strategy to fill in the content. It's all very basic private content. Just follow the prompts. Just note that when you fill in the specific itinerary, there will be the contents of the British residence. It is best to book a hotel on the travel website in advance, which is not necessarily accurate, just to make the visa officer feel that you have really done your homework in advance (this piece was introduced in the Raiders before, so you can refer to the method. It is best to cancel the hotel reservation for free, so as to avoid wasting money when the visa fails or other problems make it impossible.

Tips:

Fill in the information pit area

1. The approximate cost in the UK is about 150-250 Euros, which can be filled in one day.

Accommodation in Britain requires us to book a hotel in advance.

3. The following options are not helpful for the application: criminal record, and whether there is a history of residence in the UK.

4. Write down the monthly consumption as much as possible without exaggeration, 1500-3000 Euros.

5. Fill in the past travel history. You can choose Schengen countries and fill in France. Just fill it out truthfully.

6. Regarding the immigration record, whether it was refused by the United Kingdom, if it is truthfully filled in, it is recorded in the embassy.

Have you ever been rejected by other British countries? You don't know the best choice ~

After filling in, check all your information and click OK.

Step 2: Make an appointment online.

After filling out the application form, you will enter the online reservation system. Need to choose a visa center, choose the appointment time and visit date. At present, there are 12 visa centers in China. For more information, please visit http://www.vfsglobal.co.uk/china/applicationcentre.html.

Step 3: Pay the visa fee

After booking, the page will jump to the payment page, and you need to pay the visa fee online.

Step 4: Fingerprint collection and photo taking.

On the scheduled visa application day, after arriving at the selected visa center, you will get a number, just like a bank, and you need to wait for a call. In the process of handling, fingerprints should be collected and photos taken. It should be noted here that fingerprints of 10 fingers should be collected! ! !

The general process is as follows: queuing to get the number → receiving the audit materials → paying fees → taking photos with fingerprints.

Tips:

1. After the application materials are submitted to the visa application center, they cannot be supplemented.

2. Cash payment is not allowed.

3. Fingerprint scanning, please ensure that there are no ornaments (such as nail polish, wounds, breakage or other traces) at the fingertips, as these will affect the submission of acceptable fingerprints.

Step 5: Get the visa back.

First of all, you can get it at the visa center.

Second, choose EMS express mail.

State query

VFS SMS tracking service will automatically confirm the feedback information of multiple stages in the visa application process and send it to the applicant's mobile phone. In addition, an email will be automatically sent to the applicant's email address to inform the visa application status.

Materials to be prepared when submitting an application

After filling in the online information, a list of information will be given, and this should also be printed out. When submitting the information in person, the staff will check the information you submitted.

1. Information required for UK individual tourist visa:

1, four two-inch color photos with white background within half a year;

2. Fill in a complete UK visa application form;

3. A copy of the applicant's ID card (both front and back copies are required;

4. The original and photocopy of the applicant's household registration book;

5. The applicant's bank running print in the last 6 months and the original and photocopy of the real estate license and automobile driving license under his name;

6. Details of the applicant's criminal record in his own country or other countries (if any;

7. Information documents for booking hotels or air tickets to the UK;

8. The specific itinerary of this application;

9. If parents bring a visa for children under 18, they need to provide a copy and original of the child's birth certificate, and the household registration is in a household registration book; If a parent is traveling with a child, those who are not traveling need to write a power of attorney!

Two. Information required for UK business visa

Materials provided by the British side:

1. Original business invitation letter from the British side to the Chinese side;

2. A copy of the Sino-British cooperation agreement;

Materials provided by China:

1, four two-inch color photos with white background;

2. Fill in a complete UK visa application form;

3. A copy of the applicant's ID card (both front and back copies are required;

4. The original and photocopy of the applicant's household registration book;

5. The applicant's bank running print in the last 6 months and the original and photocopy of the real estate license and automobile driving license under his name;

6. Details of the applicant's criminal record in his own country or other countries (if any;

7. Proof of the applicant's marital status, such as marriage certificate, same-sex partner certificate, divorce certificate, etc. (except single;

8. Information documents for booking hotels or air tickets to the UK;

9. The specific itinerary of this application;

10. If the applicant is not a citizen of China, please provide proof of the applicant's immigration status in China, such as a Chinese visa;

Third, British tourist visas.

Materials provided by the British side:

1, the original invitation letter sent to you by a friend;

2. The original school certificate or employment certificate of your friend in the UK;

3. If your friend is from China, provide a copy of the passport home page and visa; If the British provide a copy of the first page of the passport;

4. A copy of the friend's residence certificate in the UK;

5. A group photo of some British friends and China applicants;

Materials provided by China:

1, four two-inch color photos with white background within half a year;

2. Fill in a complete UK visa application form;

3. A copy of the applicant's ID card (both front and back copies are required;

Four. Materials needed for visiting relatives in Britain

Materials provided by the British side:

If your children or other relatives study or work in Britain.

1, the original invitation letter issued by your child or relative;

2. Copy of school certificate and student ID card of children or relatives, or on-the-job certificate;

3. A copy of the first page of the passport of the child or relative and a copy of the visa;

4. A copy of the residence certificate of your children or relatives;

5. If you attend your child's graduation ceremony, you need to add an original invitation letter to the school graduation ceremony.

Materials provided by China:

1, the original passport of the applicant (the passport is valid for more than 6 months, if you have an old passport, you must provide it;

2. Four two-inch color photos with white background;

3. Fill in a complete UK visa application form;

4. Copy of the applicant's ID card (both sides need to be copied;

5. Original employment certificate and leave-granting letter issued by China Company (including: applicant's name, gender, date of birth, entry time, position, monthly income and leave-granting time, and who will pay the expenses for this business trip, etc.

7. The original and photocopy of the applicant's household registration book;

8. The original and photocopy of the real estate license and automobile driving license in the name of the applicant;

9. Details of the applicant's criminal record in his own country or other countries (if any;

1 1. Information file for booking a hotel or air ticket to the UK;

12, the specific itinerary of this application;

5. Information required for studying in the UK:

1、CAS

2. Passport (with signature and copy)

3. Language transcript: IELTS 5.5 is required.

4. Degree certificate+diploma

5. Undergraduate/high school transcripts

6. Proof of deposit (preferably deposit for more than one month)

7. Visa photos

8. Deposit receipt management.

9. Visa application form

Six, other information that may be needed.

Air ticket confirmation form

Hotel reservation form

Although it is said in the official website that you don't need to provide the documents of the plane and hotel, the list received by the visa center still says that if you please provide them, so I suggest you provide them. Generally, you can't get a visa until you have booked a plane ticket. If you are not sure about the hotel, you can make a reservation and book a cancellable one.

A copy of the old passport

If you have an old passport that was used in 10, you need to provide a copy of the page with your name, including the countries you have been to except China mentioned in the form.

If you travel frequently, it is recommended to provide several representative countries, such as American visas, visas from Schengen countries, Australia and New Zealand. If these travel experiences are on the old passport, you need to copy them, not on the passport you submitted.

Tips:

No need to bring information:

Photos, because they will be taken on the spot.

travel insurance

Applied skills

Every visa applicant, including children, needs to submit a separate visa application form. Please make sure that you have selected the correct visa application form according to the purpose of your visit. You can choose one of the following two ways to fill in your visa application form.

Online applications can be submitted three months before the travel time. Before this, we should prepare the relevant visa materials in time.

Abundance: The official statement is that 90% of the applications are processed within 15 working days, and there are various reasons for the speed of signing the bill. According to the slowest signing speed, 15 days plus the time of mailing on the road is also available, so it is more reliable to apply in official website at least one and a half months in advance.

At the latest: The British Embassy can handle the express delivery service, and it will take 3 to 5 working days to sign at sunrise, which requires a certain fee. This kind of service is more suitable for fairies who don't have time for delivery service.

Tips:

1. Before submitting your visa application, please carefully check the website information of the UK Visa Application Center and prepare the application materials as required. In addition, the British visa call center service has been implemented to provide applicants with fast and real-time information. Summer is the peak of visas, so it is recommended to submit visa applications two to three months before you plan to go to the UK.

2. Ensure the authenticity and integrity of the submitted written materials. In addition, you need to provide your own 10 fingerprint. The adoption of this technology ensures the personal safety of overseas people entering the UK and avoids identity theft.

There is no fixed answer to the questions about visa fees that visa applicants often ask. These funds should include all travel, accommodation and living expenses, plus tuition fees if students participate. Try to provide proof of financial resources to help you fully understand the financial situation. The more certificates, the easier it is for visa officers to make positive visa decisions.

UK visa-free country

Christmas is still a month away. Are there many fairies who want to unlock some places to play like Cat King? Now let's see where we can go with a British visa!

British Overseas Territories: Anguilla, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, Gibraltar.

America: Panama, Mexico, Costa Rica, Peru.

Asia: Korea

Europe: Ireland, Serbia

China passport visa-free countries.

In the new year, let's take a look at countries and regions with China passports or landing visa that can be exempted from visas. Winter vacation and Spring Festival are coming. Come here ~

1. visa-free countries

Thailand (15 days, Maldives (30 days, Lebanon (1 month, Myanmar (28 days, Nepal (15-90 days, Sri Lanka (30 days, Azerbaijan, Bahrain (14 days, East Timor, Indonesia)

2. Visa country on arrival

Serbia (30 days, Ecuador (90 days, Tonga (30 days, Mauritius (30 days, Fiji (30 days, Bahamas (30 days, Seychelles (30 days, Grenada (30 days, San Marino * * * and United Arab Emirates (30 days, South Korea (Jeju Island and other places, 30 days, Indonesia) Samoa (60