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United Kingdom Visa Requirement
United Kingdom Business Visa Requirements
For individuals entering the UK for business meetings, conferences, negotiations, or corporate training visits.
| Requirement | Details | 
|---|---|
| Passport validity | Valid passport, blank pages as required. | 
| Photos | Recent passport-size photograph with white background. | 
| Covering letter | Letter from Indian company on its letterhead, explaining purpose of business travel to UK. | 
| Employment proof | Last 3 months salary slips, employer leave letter, bank statements (6 months) stamped & signed. ITRs for past 3 years. | 
| Self-employed proof | Company registration certificate, company bank statements (last 6 months) signed & stamped; company ITRs. | 
| Business invitation | Invitation letter from UK business host/company, host company proof (registration/licence), host’s bank statement/address proof. | 
| Additional finance proof | Evidence of funds to support stay and return, plus business continuity in India. | 
United Kingdom Tourist / Visitor Visa Requirements
For individuals visiting the UK for leisure, tourism, family visits or short-term business meetings.
| Requirement | Details | 
|---|---|
| Passport validity | Valid passport with at least one blank page on both sides. (GOV.UK) | 
| Photos | One recent passport-size photo with white background. | 
| Covering letter | Addressed to the British High Commission (Mumbai) stating travel purpose. | 
| Employment proof (if employed) | Last 3 months’ salary slips, leave approval from employer; personal bank statement for last 6 months (stamped & signed); ITRs for past 3 years. | 
| Self-employed proof | Company registration certificate (English), company bank statements (last 6 months, stamped & signed), company ITRs. | 
| Invitation documents | If invited: invitation letter from UK host, host’s passport/visa copy, host’s recent bank statement, proof of host address in UK. | 
| Additional finance proof | Evidence of savings/investments (e.g., property, fixed deposits) to show you’ll leave UK at end of stay. | 
UK Work Permit Visa
For Indian citizens seeking to work in the UK under a sponsor licence, or via employment offer requiring a UK visa.
| Requirement | Details | 
|---|---|
| Passport validity | Valid passport with appropriate blank pages. | 
| Employment offer & sponsor | Must have UK employer approved by Home Office, certificate of sponsorship. Changes in eligibility from 2025 noted. | 
| Salary threshold | First-time applicants often need to meet minimum salary requirements (e.g., £38,700+) from January 2025. | 
| Proof of employment | Offer letter, job description, employer details. | 
| Financial proof (if required) | Funds to support yourself unless exempted by sponsor. | 
| Self-employment case | This route typically does not cover running your own business; different rules apply. | 
United Kingdom Dependent Visa Requirement
For dependent family members of a UK visa holder (spouse/partner, children) seeking to join them in the UK.
| Requirement | Details | 
|---|---|
| Relationship proof | Marriage certificate, partner evidence, birth certificate of child. | 
| Main visa holder proof | Copy of the primary visa holder’s UK visa/permit, status, employment/sponsorship details. | 
| Financial requirement | Must show that the main visa holder meets required income or maintenance funds to support dependents. | 
| Accommodation proof | Evidence that suitable accommodation is available for family in the UK. | 
| Passport validity | Valid passports for each dependent, blank pages as required. | 
| Additional documents | If children: consent, custody proof; if partner: evidence of genuine relationship. | 
															British Deputy High Commission Mumbai
						Naman Chambers, C/32, G Block BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051
022 6650 2222					
