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Standard Visitor application package — gov.uk + VFS Global checklist (UK)
Build the gov.uk online application, document index, TB-test logistics, biometrics appointment booking at VFS Global India / UKVCAS, and fee + IHS reconciliation.
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Build the complete Standard Visitor application package for [CLIENT_NAME] (DOB [CLIENT_DOB], passport [PASSPORT_NUMBER] expiring [PASSPORT_EXPIRY]). Applying for a 6 months visa via VFS Global [VFS_CITY] with Standard service.
§1 - FEE + IHS RECONCILIATION
UKVI fees (verify current schedule - UKVI revises in April):
- Standard Visitor (up to 6 months): GBP 127 // 2026-05 - verify
- Long-term Visit visa (2 years): GBP 475 // 2026-05 - verify
- Long-term Visit visa (5 years): GBP 848 // 2026-05 - verify
- Long-term Visit visa (10 years): GBP 1,059 // 2026-05 - verify
- Private Medical Treatment (up to 11 months): GBP 252 // 2026-05 - verify
- Marriage Visitor (6 months, non-extendable): GBP 127 // 2026-05 - verify
Priority service add-ons (where available at [VFS_CITY] - not all centres offer):
- Priority: approximately GBP 500 - 5 working day target
- Super Priority: approximately GBP 1,000 - next working day target
VFS service fees (paid in INR at submission):
- Standard processing fee: approximately INR 1,800 per applicant // 2026-05 - verify
- Premium Lounge: approximately INR 5,500 (optional)
- Prime Time appointment: approximately INR 3,500 (optional)
- Document Scanning Assistance: approximately INR 800 (optional)
- SMS notifications: approximately INR 250 (optional)
IHS (Immigration Health Surcharge):
- VISITORS ARE EXEMPT from IHS (Visit route is not within IHS scope per Immigration Health Charge Order 2015)
- Do NOT pay IHS in the visitor application flow; the gov.uk form will not prompt for it
- If the client requires NHS treatment during the visit, charges apply (chargeable patient regime) - recommend private travel insurance
§2 - GOV.UK ONLINE APPLICATION
URL: https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa
Account creation:
(a) Create a new applicant account (do not re-use a prior account if it was created for a different applicant)
(b) Confirm consent to data sharing for biometrics + medical exam if applicable
(c) Save reference number (UAN - Unique Application Number) - record on client file
Application section walk-through:
Section 1 - Identity:
- Full name exactly as on [PASSPORT_NUMBER] biographical page
- DOB: [CLIENT_DOB]
- Nationality + passport details
- Other nationalities held (declare ALL - including OCI if held)
- Aliases / name changes (mention maiden name where relevant)
Section 2 - Address + family:
- Current Indian address with how long lived there
- Spouse / civil partner (full details, even if not travelling)
- Children (full details, even if not travelling)
- Parents (full names + nationality - required even if deceased)
Section 3 - Travel + visit:
- Intended arrival + departure dates
- Main purpose of visit (single best match: tourism / family visit / business / medical / other)
- UK address during visit (host address OR hotel)
- Cost of trip (be realistic; total)
- Who is paying (self / sponsor / employer)
Section 4 - Previous travel + UK history:
- All visits to UK in last 10 years
- All visits to other Five Eyes (CA / US / AU / NZ) + Schengen in last 10 years
- All visa refusals - any country, any visa type, any time (mandatory; concealment = deception)
- Any UK overstay, breach of conditions, deportation
Section 5 - Employment + income:
- Current employer / business / self-employment
- Monthly income in INR
- Annual income in INR
- Other regular income (rental, dividends)
Section 6 - Character + background:
- Criminal convictions / cautions - in India or anywhere (mandatory; concealment = deception)
- Civil court judgments
- Driving disqualifications
- War crimes / terrorism / extremist views (standard question - declare honestly)
- Genocide / crimes against humanity (standard - declare honestly)
Section 7 - Submit + book biometrics:
- Payment (UKVI fee + priority if chosen)
- Print and sign the application form OR e-sign in portal
- Book VFS Global appointment at [VFS_CITY]
§3 - DOCUMENT INDEX (organise pack in this order)
A. Personal documents:
1. Current Indian passport [PASSPORT_NUMBER] - photocopy of bio page + all used pages
2. Old passports if relevant (visa stamps within 10 years)
3. Passport-sized photo per UKVI specifications (45mm x 35mm, white background, < 6 months old) - digital upload typically sufficient; carry physical to VFS
B. Financial evidence:
4. Bank statements - last 6 months from primary savings account (stamped or e-statement with bank stamp on cover)
5. Salary slips - last 6 months (if employed)
6. Form 16 - last 2 financial years
7. ITR-V (Income Tax Return acknowledgement) - last 2 financial years
8. If self-employed: GST registration, last 2 years GSTR-1/GSTR-3B, business bank statements (last 6 months)
9. Fixed deposit statements (if reliant on FDs for funds)
10. Property documents (if reliant on rental income or as proof of ties)
C. Employment / business ties:
11. Employment letter on company letterhead - addressed "To Whom It May Concern" - confirming: role, salary, length of employment, period of approved leave with return date
12. Office ID card photocopy
13. If business owner: registration certificate + GST + audited financials
D. Purpose evidence:
14. UK host invitation letter (if hosted) - including Self-funded's passport bio / BRP / Settled Status photo, UK address, immigration status, relationship, period of hosting, undertaking to accommodate
15. Hotel bookings (refundable - do not pre-pay non-refundable until decision)
16. Flight bookings (held PNR - do not pay until decision)
17. Event invitations (conference, wedding, graduation)
18. Itinerary - day-by-day plan
E. Family / dependants:
19. Marriage certificate (apostilled if recent)
20. Children's birth certificates
21. School enrolment letters (showing children will be in school during applicant's UK trip)
22. Spouse's employment / business proof (if spouse not travelling - reinforces ties)
F. Prior travel:
23. Copies of all prior visa stickers / entry stamps in passports
24. Copies of prior UK visas + entry stamps with returned-on-time evidence
G. Optional - representative:
25. SAR/OISC representative letter if [REPRESENTATIVE] applies (no specific UKVI form for entry clearance; client signs the application)
§4 - VFS GLOBAL APPOINTMENT AT [VFS_CITY]
VFS Global India centres include: Mumbai (BKC), New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Cochin, Jaipur, Pune, Goa, Jalandhar (verify current list at vfsglobal.co.uk).
Booking flow:
(a) Complete online application + pay UKVI fee + IHS (IHS will be skipped for Visitor)
(b) Receive VFS booking link in confirmation email
(c) Pay VFS service fee in INR
(d) Select appointment slot at [VFS_CITY]
(e) Print appointment letter
On the day:
- Arrive 15 min early
- Carry: passport, printed appointment letter, printed application form (signed), all original documents from §3, photocopies of all documents
- Biometrics taken (fingerprints + photograph)
- Documents scanned (or hand over for VFS to scan, depending on centre's process)
- Passport retained for return after decision (unless using Keep My Passport Active service for additional fee)
§5 - TB TEST (Mandatory for Indian applicants applying for > 6 months OR repeat visit pattern)
For 6 months:
- 6 months: TB Test NOT required for first-time visitor
- 2 / 5 / 10 year long-term visit visa: TB Test REQUIRED
- Repeat visit history > 6 months cumulative: caseworker may require
IOM-approved panel clinics in India (book direct; report valid 6 months):
- Mumbai - IOM Mumbai
- New Delhi - IOM Delhi
- Bengaluru - IOM Bengaluru
- Chennai - IOM Chennai
- Kolkata - IOM Kolkata
- Hyderabad - IOM Hyderabad
// 2026-05 - verify current panel clinic list at gov.uk / IOM India site
Fee: approximately GBP 80-120 equivalent in INR // 2026-05 - verify IOM India schedule.
§6 - PROCESSING TIMELINE
- Standard: 3 weeks from biometrics submission (UKVI service standard) - longer in peak summer / Christmas
- Priority: 5 working days target (subject to UKVI capacity at decision-making hub)
- Super Priority: next working day target
Decision routing:
- Application decided at Sheffield Decision Making Centre OR regional hub for Indian-stream applications
- Passport returned with decision label OR refusal letter
§7 - PRE-LODGEMENT CHECKLIST FOR CONSULTANT
- [ ] Application form printed + signed (or e-signed)
- [ ] All documents from §3 indexed in folder
- [ ] Photocopies for client retention
- [ ] VFS appointment letter printed
- [ ] UKVI fee paid + receipt printed
- [ ] VFS service fee paid + receipt printed
- [ ] TB Test certificate (if 6 months > 6 months)
- [ ] Translation + apostille of non-English documents (where required)
- [ ] Letter of representation (if [REPRESENTATIVE] acting)
§8 - POST-DECISION
- Granted: vignette in passport for entry within 30 days of vignette issue date; on UK arrival, leave granted for visa duration
- Granted with 30-day entry vignette: must enter UK within 30 days; if missed, apply for new entry clearance
- Refused: refusal letter explains grounds; assess Administrative Review eligibility (slot 5) OR plan reapplication
End with: "DRAFT application package - for OISC-regulated adviser or solicitor review. Verify current UKVI fee schedule, VFS Global service charges, and TB test panel clinic list before client submission. Confirm priority service availability at [VFS_CITY] - it is not offered at every centre."Unlock the vault to see the full prompt