List of Requirements for UK Visa Application Process
REQUIREMENTS FOR UK VISA APPLICATION – Here are the documents needed in applying for a visa to enter the United Kingdom.
One of the beautiful countries in Northwestern Europe is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is most popularly called either UK or Britain. It is where popular novelist William Shakespeare was born.
When it comes to beautiful places, the United Kingdom will not lag behind in the list. If you are planning to visit this beautiful country soon, it is best to note the Big Ben, the London Eye, the Stonehenge, the Dunluce Castle, the Old Town in Edinburgh, the Trafford Centre, the Hyde Park, and the Giant’s Causeway as among the places or views to visit.
If you want to visit the United Kingdom, you need to apply for a travel visa. It is not one of the no visa countries in the world but it has a lot to offer that is worth the efforts in getting the document.
The requirements for UK visa application depends on the employment status of the person who will visit the European country. Gather the documents that you will need based on the lists below to ensure a smooth processing of your application for travel visa.
Most of the people visiting the United Kingdom are employed individuals. If you are one of those employed individuals who wish to visit the country, prepare the following documents for your visa application:
- duly-accomplished UK Visa Application Form
- two (2) photographs taken within the past six (6) months (in color)
- Philippine passport that is valid for at least three (3) months more beyond the date of depature from the United Kingdom; it should have one blank page for the visa
- proof of financial stability
- bank statements for the last six (6) months
- payslips for the last six (6) months
- proof of accommodation during your stay in the United Kingdom; no need to fully pay a hotel accommodation yet
- detailed travel itinerary of what to do in U.K.
- Tuberculosis Test results
- Biometric information including the fingerprints and a digital photograph captured at the appropriate application center
- UK Visa invitation letter if you will be staying at a friend or a family member’s house
- UK cover letter stating the purpose of the visit to the United Kingdom and your background
- letter from employer that explains your position at work, salary, and length of employment
You can visit the United Kingdom even if you are self-employed. If you are self-employed, prepare the following documents in applying for a travel visa to visit the country:
- duly-accomplished UK Visa Application Form
- two (2) photographs taken within the past six (6) months (in color)
- Philippine passport that is valid for at least three (3) months more beyond the date of depature from the United Kingdom; it should have one blank page for the visa
- proof of financial stability
- bank statements for the last six (6) months
- payslips for the last six (6) months
- proof of accommodation during your stay in the United Kingdom; no need to fully pay a hotel accommodation yet
- detailed travel itinerary of what to do in U.K.
- Tuberculosis Test results
- Biometric information including the fingerprints and a digital photograph captured at the appropriate application center
- UK Visa invitation letter if you will be staying at a friend or a family member’s house
- UK cover letter stating the purpose of the visit to the United Kingdom and your background
- business registration documents indicating the name of business owner and the date when the business started
Also, you can enter the United Kingdom even if you are a student provided that you comply with the requirements for UK visa application. Here are the documents required from student applicants of the UK visa:
- duly-accomplished UK Visa Application Form
- two (2) photographs taken within the past six (6) months (in color)
- Philippine passport that is valid for at least three (3) months more beyond the date of depature from the United Kingdom; it should have one blank page for the visa
- proof of financial stability
- bank statements for the last six (6) months
- payslips for the last six (6) months
- proof of accommodation during your stay in the United Kingdom; no need to fully pay a hotel accommodation yet
- detailed travel itinerary of what to do in U.K.
- Tuberculosis Test results
- Biometric information including the fingerprints and a digital photograph captured at the appropriate application center
- UK Visa invitation letter if you will be staying at a friend or a family member’s house
- UK cover letter stating the purpose of the visit to the United Kingdom and your background
- letter from your education provider or school confirming your enrollment and leave of absence
To apply for a travel visa to the United Kingdom, submit your documents to the British Embassy in Manila. If you decide to just pursue a trip that will not require you for a travel visa, you can check out the visa free countries for Filipinos this 2023.
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