• The Applicant should have a passport valid for the entire duration of stay in the United Kingdom.
• One visa form (photocopy allowed) to be completed in black ink and block letters.
• Two passport-size photographs, not more than 6 months old. It should be un-mounted, 45 mm x 35 mm in size, against a white background, and should be glued (not stapled) to the application form.
• A covering letter from the Applicant, giving reasons of travel.
• Indication of financial standing and funds in the form of evidence of Employment and Savings (in India) and, where necessary, Income Tax Return for last three years should also be provided. Itemised Bank statements for the last six months, salary slips etc, could also be added to support the application.
• A Letter from the Employer stating the Applicant's designation in the Company, the duration of his service and granting Leave of Absence is required.
• If the Applicant is self-employed, evidence of business activity and financial standing is needed.
• If your sponsor, employer or anyone else is supporting you, you could show evidence of his or her immigration status in the UK. This includes six months' itemised bank statements, payslips and evidence that they are willing to pay for your stay in the UK.
• The Applicant should show evidence that he has a place somewhere to stay, for example, a hotel reservation or a letter from your sponsor confirming that you are staying with them.
• Evidence of any firm travel plans like an Air Ticket or a letter from the Travel Agent confirming the Ticket Cost Deposit etc are required as support documents.
• Visa validity varies from 6 months to 10 years and allows a maximum stay of up to 6 months starting from the date of entry into the UK.
• Extension of the stay permitted is not possible in principle.

Note: The provision of Call-Out Fee (Per Hour) is applicable for emergency cases where a visa needs to be issued after the working hours of the British High Commission or on a holiday. The fee for this service is INR 10,250/- and is in addition to the Visa Fee. The prevailing Consular rate of exchange is INR 80 to £1 (October 06, 2009).
Note: Visa Fee is payable for each Applicant, by a Bank Draft (available at VFS) and are non refundable, even for children.
The Drafts should be made in favor of:

• "The British High Commission" payable in New Delhi (if applying in Northern India).
• "The British Deputy High Commission" payable in Mumbai (if applying in Western India).
• "The British Deputy High Commission" payable in Chennai (if applying in Southern India).
• "The British High Commission" payable in New Delhi (if applying in Eastern India).

You can also pay the visa fee at the time you lodge your application at the Visa Application Centres. Standard Chartered Bank facilities are located in all Visa Application Centres for this purpose. Please note that Standard Chartered Bank will apply a service charge of Rs. 200 (inclusive of taxes) for this facility.

Travellers entering the UK en-route to another country and staying in the UK for less than 48 hours need to obtain a Visitor-in-Transit visa.

The requirements for a Visitor-in-Transit visa are the following:

• The Applicant should have a passport valid for the entire duration of stay in the United Kingdom.
• One visa form (photocopy allowed) to be completed in black ink and block letters.
• Two passport-size photographs, not more than 6 months old. It should be un-mounted, 45 mm x 35 mm in size, against a white background, and should be glued (not stapled) to the application form.
• A covering letter from the Applicant, giving reasons of travel.
• The necessary visa for the onward destination is required.
• Proof of the ability and intention to go at once to another country.
• The Traveler should meet the Immigration Rules as a visitor.
• Indication of financial standing and funds in the form of evidence of Employment and Savings (in India) and, where necessary, Income Tax Return for last three years should also be provided. Itemised Bank statements for the last six months, salary slips etc, could also be added to support the application.
• A Letter from the Employer stating the Applicant's designation in the Company, the duration of his service and granting Leave of Absence is required.
• If the Applicant is self-employed, evidence of business activity and financial standing is needed.
• Visitor in Transit visa are usually valid for 6 months with multiple entry subject to a proper onward visa each time.

Indian Nationals need a Direct Airside Transit Visa (DATV) to travel through the UK, even if they fly out within 24 hours. It is not required for Passengers holding a valid visa and ticket for Canada or the USA.

• A valid visa for the Country i.e.UK or USA is needed. At most, the visa should have expired not more than two calendar days before arrival in the UK.
• A valid USA-1551 Permanent Residence Card (Green Card) issued on or after 21st April, 1998 or a valid Canadian Permanent Resident Card issued on or after 28th June, 2002.
• A valid common format Category D Visa, for entry in to an EEA State, it should be valid for more than 3 months.
• A valid common format Residence Permit issued by an EEA State pursuant to Council Regulation (EC) No. 1030/2002.
• A diplomatic or official passport issued by the Government of India.

• Visa is required.
• The Applicant should have a passport valid for the entire duration of stay in the United Kingdom.
• One visa form (photocopy allowed) to be completed in black ink and block letters.
• Two passport-size photographs, not more than 6 months old. It should be un-mounted, 45 mm x 35 mm in size, against a white background, and should be glued (not stapled) to the application form.
• A covering letter from the Shipping Company, giving reasons of travel.
• Indian Seamen travelling on duty must hold a Letter of Guarantee from the Shipping Company with the Seamen Book and passport.
• A Letter from the Shipping Agent in the UK should be sent to the High Commission, stating particulars of the Seamen and the date and port of joining the Ship.
• Indication of financial standing and funds in the form of evidence of Employment and Savings (in India) and, where necessary, Income Tax Return for last three years should also be provided. Itemised Bank statements for the last six months, salary slips etc, could also be added to support the application.
• If your sponsor, employer or anyone else is supporting you, you could show evidence of his or her immigration status in the UK. This includes six months' itemised bank statements, payslips and evidence that they are willing to pay for your stay in the UK.
• Evidence of any firm travel plans like an Air Ticket or a letter from the Travel Agent confirming the Ticket Cost Deposit etc are required as support documents.

This is issued by the Department for Education and Employment. Regular Work Permits are only issued for jobs involving a high level of skill and experience for which no resident labor is available in the United Kingdom. Permits may, however, be issued to enable Overseas Nationals to come to the United Kingdom for training or work experience.

Application for a Work Permit has to be placed by the Employer in the United Kingdom, at least 8 weeks before the commencement date, at the address mentioned below. The Applicant should not travel to the United Kingdom before receiving the permit. Failure to comply will result in the refusal of admission for the job.

Overseas Labour Service.
Department for Education and Employment.
Level 5, Moorfoot, Sheffield, SI 4PQ.
Tel: +44-114 259 4074

There are certain categories of employment for which a Work Permit is not required, such as:

• A Working Holiday Maker or Au Pair;
• A Minister of Religion, a Missionary or a Member of a Religious Order;
• Representative of an Overseas Firm that has no branch, subsidiary or other Representative in the United Kingdom;
• Representative of an Overseas Newspaper, News Agency or Broadcasting Organization, on a long term assignment to the United Kingdom;
• A Domestic Worker of a member of the Staff of a Diplomatic or Consular Mission;
• A Domestic Worker in a private household;
• A Teacher or a Language Assistant deputed to an Institution in the UK under an Exchange Scheme;
• A Member of the Operational Ground Staff (but not other staff) of an Overseas-Owned Airline;
• Postgraduate Doctor/ Dentist coming for training;
• Seasonal Worker at an Agricultural Camp.

• The Applicant should have a passport valid for at least six months from the date of application for the visa.
• One visa form- VAF1 (photocopy allowed).
• One Student form in addition to the visa form.
• Two passport-size photographs, not more than 6 months old. It should be un-mounted, 45 mm x 35 mm in size, against a white background, and should be glued (not stapled) to the application form.
• Indication of ability of the English Language in the form of Certificates from organizations like IELTS or TOEFL.
• Relevant Educational Certificates and Diplomas.
• The chosen Educational Establishment must be on included on the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) Register of Education and Training Providers.
• A Letter of Acceptance from the Educational Institution in the UK, confirming the acceptance for the course of study.
• Statement of charges for the course and evidence of the payment of a part of the course fees.
• The Student should produce evidence of funds, to pay for the stay and the course of studies in the UK.
• A Letter from the Host/ Sponsor in the UK, guaranteeing support and accommodation to the Student during the course of studies, together with its evidence.
• Proof of accommodation arranged, like undertaking by the sponsor, local-authority property report or letter of the mortgage lender.
• The Student must satisfy the Visa Officer of his/ her ability and intention to follow a full-time Course of Study and intention to leave the UK upon completion of the course.
• Applicants for the long term visa (above 6 months) must undergo a mandatory Medical Examination and Chest X-Ray before hand. The medical clearance takes about 10 days. Travel plans, therefore, should be made accordingly.

Further information is available with the British Council Division at the following address:

• The Applicant must be able to show full details of the arrangements which have been made for the Treatment.
• This should include a Medical Report and a reliable estimate of the likely duration and cost of the treatment.
• Evidence of ability to pay for the treatment in full.
• Evidence of sufficient funds for the maintenance and accommodation of self and any accompanying dependants.
• Evidence of firm travel plans made, such as the Air-Ticket or a Letter from a Travel Agent confirming that the cost of the ticket has been deposited.
• A Letter from the Employer stating the Applicant's designation in the Company, the duration of his service and granting Leave of Absence is required.
• If the Applicant is self-employed, evidence of business activity and financial standing is needed.

• The following members of a Family may be allowed to join relatives who are 'settled' in the UK ('settled' implies that the person is living in the UK lawfully, with no time limit on the stay):
• Husbands and Wives, Male and Female fiancés, Children, Parents, Grandparents and other Relatives dependent on person/ s settled in the UK.
• Relevant Documents proving the relationship with the Person Settled are required, for example Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates, photographs etc.
• Essential documents of the Settled Person are also needed as support documents. This can be in the form of Residence Permit, Identity Card etc.
• The rules are different if the Sponsor is not settled there. They are also different if either the Passenger or the Sponsor is a National of another Member State of the European Economic Area (the member states of the European Community and Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein), or if the Passenger can claim British citizenship or other connection with the UK through means like ancestry.
• Further information is available with the British Mission offering an entry clearance service for the region of current residence.