Lists of Requirements in Applying for UK Visa based on Employment Status
REQUIREMENTS IN APPLYING FOR UK VISA – Here are the documents needed in applying for a travel visa to the United Kingdom.
One of the countries that many people look forward of visiting is the United Kingdom. Are you one of those who wish to see the popular abodes of the British Kings and Queens in person and have a snap at these castles? U.K. actually has a lot to offer.
When you get to the United Kingdom, don’t forget to have a snap with Big Ben as the background, the London Eye, the Stonehenge, and at the Hyde Park. These are some of the iconic views in U.K. You might also like to visit the Dunluce Castle or walk along the Trafford Centre.
You might also like to see rare animals with just a 25-minute drive away from Delamere Forest Club Site to visit the Chester Zoo. It is a huge zoo that is a home to more than 35,000 animals. Also, don’t miss a snap at the famous Abbey Road if you happen to be in London. The Canterbury Cathedral is also worth a visit as well as the V&A Museum of Design in Dundee.
The United Kingdom is one of the visa free countries 2023. Meanwhile, it has opened its visa applications for several purposes. Not only employed and self-employed individuals who wish to visit the country may apply for a travel visa but as well as students.
The requirements in applying for a UK Visa depends whether you are employed, self-employed, or a student. Here are the lists that you can refer to:
For Employed Applicants:
- 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
For Self-Employed Applicants:
- 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
For Students:
- 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
Submit your requirements in applying for UK Visa to the British Embassy in Manila. You are advised not to purchase a flight ticket not until you receive the notice of approval of your visa application.