UK Business Visa Requirements - Documents, Eligibility & Fees

Indian passport holders who are willing to apply for a UK Business visa can find the necessary visa information on this page. In the following, you can find UK Business visa requirements which mainly include the visa documents and eligibility criteria. General guidelines to be followed at the time of submission of United Kingdom Business visa documents are mentioned on the page. For further visa consultation, you can contact BTW Visa Executives.

 

Following is the list of documents required for UK Business visa for Indians.
  • Passport

      The submitted passport must meet the parameters given below

    • It must have minimum two blank pages for the visa stamp.
    • It must be original and genuine.
    • It must be valid for 6 months ahead of the span of stay.
    • It must not be torn, ripped, split, or damaged in any kind of way.

    One cannot cross international boundries without the passport. It is considered a criminal offense otherwise.

  • Old Passport

      If available, the old passport must also be provided meeting the given criteria

    • If any of the traveler has old passport, it must be submitted along with latest passport.
    • It must be original and in a good condition to access the required information.

    Without the old passport, you cannot get the visa stamp. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

  • Covering Letter From Company

      The covering letter provided by the company should be acceptable based on the following conditions

    • It must also mention the details of the traveller's stay in the country.
    • It must contain the traveller's as well as the company's information and should be issued on the company's letterhead along with official seal and signature.

    Covering letter is the first document that is seen by the consular. If the covering letter is not appropriate, it may cause your visa to get rejected as well. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

  • Bank Statement

      The Bank statement is a mandatory document and it should meet the following criteria

    • It must be provided with authentic seal and signature from the bank.
    • It should have the seal and signature acquired on every page.
    • It must be evident of healthy balance amount in the account.
    • It must be original and obtained from the savings bank account.
    • It must be original and should have the bank's stamp and signature on every page.

    If the Bank Statement doesn't show enough funds or shows irrelevant expenditure, it could lead to visa rejection on financial means. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

  • Income Tax Returns

      The proof of income tax returns must match the provided parameters

    • The Income tax returns should be specified with an ITR-V for last 3 years.
    • It must be provided with a legitimate documentary proof of the payment of income tax.

    One cannot leave the country if they do not provide appropriate proof of tax payment. Professional visa consultation is recommended.

  • Invitation Letter From Company

      The letter of invitation from the company submitted should match the following criteria

    • with all travel details, It must be acquired on the company's letterhead along with seal and signature.
    • It must contain the signature of the authority along with the designation, name of the company and the stamp.
    • It must mention the contact details, the purpose of travel, sponsorship details and other important documents.
    • It must be addressed to the respective diplomatic mission.

    An invitation letter from a company to which are visiting is essential to provide proof of your purpose of visit.

  • Company Registration(Shop Act License)

For detailed information, Please go through UK Business Visa - Definitive Guide

Eligibility for getting United Kingdom Business Visa:

In order to be eligible to travel to the country on a visa, you will have to meet the following eligibility criteria.

  1. Be a genuine traveller-You must have a valid and good intention behind travelling to the country.

  2. Eligible to bear all expenses -You must possess sufficient funds to support yourself and any dependents throughout the stay.

  3. Reasons to return - You must have strong ties in your home country that will ensure that you will return after your stay.

  4. Be of good character - You must have a clean criminal track record and be of good character. You may have to provide PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) for the same.

  5. Be in good health -You must at least meet the minimum health requirements required by the authorities.

  6. Genuine Purpose

    • You must possess a valid invitation from a genuine company located in the country with whom you are/will be doing business.

Visa Fees for United Kingdom Business Visa:

Entry Stay Duration Validity Fees
Multiple entry Super Express 6 months 2 years 125932.0
Multiple entry Express 6 months 5 years 70706.0
Multiple entry Express 6 months 2 years 46124.0
Multiple entry Express 6 months 6 months 23956.0
Multiple entry Normal 6 months 10 years 68561.0
Multiple entry Normal 6 months 2 years 30124.0
Multiple entry Normal 6 months 5 years 54706.0
Multiple entry Normal 6 months 6 months 9042.0
Multiple entry Super Express 6 months 6 months 67956.0
Multiple entry Express 6 months 10 years 84561.0
Multiple entry Super Express 6 months 10 years 170013.0
Multiple entry Super Express 6 months 5 years 62631.0

*Important Note:

Embassy/Consulate reserves the right to ask for additional documents or personal appearance for an interview in special cases. Submission of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee that a visa is granted, so It's recommonded to get the professional visa consultation. Submission of incomplete documentation or refusal to appear for a special visa interview may result in the rejection of your visa application .

Although the information on this website has been prepared with utmost care. However, regulations and requirements are subject to change.

To know all details like process, eligibility, fees etc. Please refer UK Business Visa

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