Proof of Occupation

Proof of Occupation in the resident country is to be provided, for example : 
Self –Employed

•   Company Registration Certificate / Certificate of Incorporation
•   Articles of Memorandum (Incase the applicant is MD/Director)
•   Proof of Proprietorship / Partnership (In case applicant is Proprietor / Partner in a firm)
•   GST Certificate

 Employed

•  Proof of employment like Salary Slip or Appointment Letter and NOC from Employer.

Student

• School ID copy.
• Leave Sanction Letter from school or School diary mentioning school holidays.

Biometrics

Biometric Submission

Your fingerprints and digital photograph will be taken at the VFS. Children less than 5 years need to visit VFS for digital photograph and submission, but are not require to provide their fingerprints. You need to visit VFS for Biometrics, everytime you apply for UK visa.

 

Letters addressed to the Embassy/Consulate

Letters addressed to the Embassy, for example : Request letter, Covering Letter or Invitation Letter etc.

One Old Passport

If any

Basic Requirements

COVERING LETTER

Covering Letter from applicant on business letter head stating his name, designation, purpose and duration of visit duly signed by authorized signatory and addressed to the Embassy.

 

Proof of Occupation
Self –Employed
a) Company Registration Certificate / Certificate of Incorporation
b) Articles of Memorandum (Incase the applicant is MD/Director)
c) Proof of Proprietorship / Partnership (In case applicant is Proprietor / Partner in a firm)
d) Import / Export License (if applicable)

 Employed
a) Proof of employment like Salary Slip or Appointment Letter and NOC from Employer
 

Student
a) Leave Sanction Letter from school and School ID copy.
b) Parents have to provide ITR, Bank statement and NOC letter.

If applicant is a minor or travelling with anyone:
a) Birth Certificate (original and A4 sized copy)
b) Letter of School confirming current school admission and sanctioned leave of absence (original, no copy)
c) Consent Letter from both parents regarding child’s travel (original, no copy)
d) A4 sized copy of Parents’ Passports
 

Proof of Accommodation: Hotel confirmation

 

Airline Reservation: Ticket Itinerary

Travel Insurance: Overseas Medical Insurance for the stay duration amounting to 30,000 Euros to be submitted in original along with the photocopy

Original Passport

Original Passport ( With Validity of more than 6 months with Minimum 3 Blank Pages)

Photo (51mm X 51mm)

Two Recent Coloured Photographs,White Background,Matt or semi Matt Finish, Size: 51mm X 51mm

Documents required for USA Visa :

• Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages + all old passports if any;
• Appointment letter confirmation;
• DS 160 Confirmation page 

One 2X2 size recent color photographs :

• Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance
• Taken in front of a plain white or off-white background
• Personal Covering letter (For Employed - Plain paper/ For Self-Employed - Letterhead);
• Original updated Bank Statement with sufficient bank balance (last 6 months);
• Income Tax Returns / Form 16 for last 3 years;
• Sponsorship/ Invitation letter in case of family visit.
• Supporting documents as per your occupation, type of visit:

If Self Employed:

• Business Registration License / MOA / Partnership deed;
• Company’s updated bank statement of last 6 months;
• Company’s IT returns for last 3 years.

If Employee:

• NOC from the company
• Salary Slips of last 3 months

If Retired:

• Proof of retirement like pension book, statement etc.

If Student:

• School / College / Institute ID Card;
• Bonafide certificate.

*Note: The Embassy/Consul General has the right to ask for additional information or documents and request a personal interview with the applicant.