UK Family Visit Visa
Current visa fees is INR 16200/- per person including Service Charges( Variable according to GBP rates) + INR 2850 to be paid directly at VFS. All passengers has to personally come to Cochin UK Visa Application centre for giving biometric data
Family Visit
Invitation/sponsorship letter from UK: 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.
Documents from persons traveling:
Original passport ( 6 months validity ) Original
Old Passports (if any) Original
Covering letter to the consulates stating purpose duration and Proposed travel dates in business or personal letter head Original
I.T. returns (SARAL) for last three years 1 A4 Copy each
Updated Bank Statement for last six months Original with bank seal and Sign
Fixed Deposits and any other savings Original ( or Copy With Letter from Bank)
If Businessmen:
Covering letter to the consulates should be in Business letter head Original
Certificate of Registration 1 A4 Copy
Memorandum of Association 1 A4 Copy
Articles of Association 1 A4 Copy
Partnership Deed if Partnership Firm 1 A4 Copy
Company Bank Statement – last 6 months Original
Company I.T. paper with Balance sheet - last 3 years 1 A4 Copy
If Student:
Leave letter from the Institution(If holiday mention the holiday dates) Original
ID card Copy
If EMPLOYEE:
1. 3 months Salary Slip
2. Leave letter
IF RETIRED
Retirement Proof / Letter / Pension Book Copy