Master prompt
Visit purpose narratives per Appendix V (UK — tourism, business, PPE, marriage, academic, medical)
Draft purpose-specific cover letters tied to Appendix V permitted activities: Standard Visitor tourism, Business Visitor (V 13), Permitted Paid Engagement (V 18), Marriage Visitor, Academic Visitor, and Private Medical Treatment.
UKVisitor visaAppendix VBusiness VisitorPPEMarriage VisitorAcademicMedical
Draft a purpose-specific cover letter for [CLIENT_NAME]'s UK Visitor visa application. Visit category: [VISIT_TYPE]. Stay: [INTENDED_ARRIVAL] to [INTENDED_DEPARTURE]. UK entity / host: [UK_ENTITY]. Details: [PURPOSE_DETAILS]. Indian ties: [INDIAN_TIES].
Select the correct narrative branch below based on [VISIT_TYPE]. Use ONLY the matching branch; cite the Appendix V paragraph numbers inline.
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BRANCH A - STANDARD VISITOR TOURISM / FAMILY VISIT
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Anchor: Appendix V V 4.2 (Genuine Visitor) + V Permitted Activities (general tourism, family).
Letter structure (300-400 words):
Para 1 - Identity + dates:
"I, [CLIENT_NAME], an Indian national, respectfully apply for a Standard Visitor visa to enter the UK from [INTENDED_ARRIVAL] to [INTENDED_DEPARTURE]."
Para 2 - Purpose:
Use [PURPOSE_DETAILS] verbatim. Be specific - which cities, which sights, which relatives by name and relationship. If family visit, name the host (cross-reference [UK_ENTITY]), their UK immigration status, their UK address, and the duration of hosting.
Para 3 - Itinerary (high-level):
Day-by-day or week-by-week summary. Include a return flight reference (PNR, not pre-paid).
Para 4 - Funds + accommodation:
Reference funds available (cross-reference financial pack). If hosted, host's accommodation undertaking is enclosed at Doc [letter]. Note funds will not be used for prohibited activities.
Para 5 - Ties to home + intention to leave:
Use [INDIAN_TIES] verbatim. Conclude with concrete return-trigger event.
Closing:
"I confirm that I will leave the UK at the end of my visit, will not seek to make the UK my main home, will not work or study in breach of conditions, and will not access public funds. I am the genuine visitor required by paragraph V 4.2 of Appendix V."
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BRANCH B - BUSINESS VISITOR (V 13)
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Anchor: Appendix V para V 13 (Business Visitor permitted activities).
Permitted business activities:
(a) Attend meetings, conferences, seminars, interviews
(b) Give a one-off / short series of talks and speeches (not amounting to employment)
(c) Negotiate and sign deals / contracts
(d) Attend trade fairs (no direct selling)
(e) Carry out site visits / inspections
(f) Gather information for employment overseas
(g) Be briefed on UK customer requirements (provided service is provided outside UK)
(h) Intra-corporate activity (training that does not amount to employment)
(i) Provide advice / consultancy / troubleshooting / training related to product / process being delivered from outside UK to UK customers
Prohibited (notwithstanding V 13):
- Receiving payment from a UK source other than expenses + small honoraria
- Filling a role within a UK business
- Working for a UK-based client of an overseas employer in a way that constitutes "employment"
Letter structure (350-450 words):
Para 1 - Identity + purpose:
"I, [CLIENT_NAME], apply for a Standard Visitor visa to attend [UK_ENTITY] on business activities permitted under Appendix V para V 13."
Para 2 - Activity details:
Use [PURPOSE_DETAILS]. List each meeting / conference / negotiation by date and counterparty. Confirm activities fit V 13 permitted list (cite sub-paragraphs).
Para 3 - Employment continuity:
Confirm overseas employer (the applicant's Indian employer or own business) is paying salary throughout. UK entity is NOT paying (apart from incidental expenses).
Para 4 - No UK employment:
"I will not fill a role within any UK business. I will not provide services directly to UK end-clients in a manner constituting employment. All deliverables remain UK-external."
Para 5 - Funds + accommodation:
Personal / employer funds. Hotel booking enclosed.
Para 6 - Ties + intention to leave:
Use [INDIAN_TIES]. Confirm continued Indian employment + return-to-work date.
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BRANCH C - PERMITTED PAID ENGAGEMENT (V 18)
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Anchor: Appendix V para V 18.
Eligibility:
(a) Applicant must be expert in their field (academic, lecturer, professional artist, examiner, performer)
(b) Invitation by UK-based organisation OR client of the UK organisation
(c) Activity must be undertaken within 1 month of arrival
(d) Maximum stay: 1 month
(e) Maximum visit duration: 1 month
(f) Cannot be extended; cannot switch from inside UK
Permitted Paid Engagement examples:
- Visiting examiner for a UK higher education institution
- Guest lecturer at university
- Professional artist / performer giving a one-off performance
- Sportsperson giving a one-off lecture / appearance
- Expert witness in UK court / tribunal
Letter structure (350-450 words):
Para 1 - Identity + V 18 anchor:
"I, [CLIENT_NAME], apply under paragraph V 18 of Appendix V for a Permitted Paid Engagement visa. The engagement is at [UK_ENTITY] on [date]."
Para 2 - Expertise evidence:
Establish "expert in field" by citing: years experience, professional qualifications, publications, awards, prior speaking engagements.
Para 3 - Engagement specifics:
Use [PURPOSE_DETAILS]. State:
- UK inviting organisation (name, address, charitable / educational / commercial status)
- Activity (e.g. "deliver keynote at TechSummit London 2026")
- Date of activity (must be within 1 month of arrival)
- Honorarium / fee (state amount; PPE permits payment from UK source for the specific engagement)
Para 4 - Single-engagement confirmation:
Confirm the trip is single-purpose; no other paid work; no UK employment relationship beyond this engagement.
Para 5 - 1-month cap:
Confirm stay does not exceed 1 month. Reference outbound flight by [INTENDED_DEPARTURE].
Para 6 - Ties + intention to leave:
Use [INDIAN_TIES].
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BRANCH D - MARRIAGE VISITOR
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Anchor: Appendix Marriage and Civil Partnership Visitor.
Use when applicant is travelling to UK ONLY to marry or form civil partnership AND will return overseas after.
Restrictions:
- 6-month maximum stay
- NOT extendable
- CANNOT switch to family route from inside UK (must leave and apply for spouse visa offshore)
- Both parties must give Notice of Marriage at designated register office (separate process)
Letter structure (350-400 words):
Para 1 - Identity + Marriage Visitor anchor:
"I, [CLIENT_NAME], apply for a Marriage Visitor visa to enter the UK to marry [UK_ENTITY name] on or about [date] at [venue]."
Para 2 - Relationship history:
How met, length of relationship, when relationship became committed, prior in-person meetings (with photos / travel evidence). Confirm relationship is genuine.
Para 3 - Wedding logistics:
Date, venue, register office (note: Notice of Marriage requirement at designated register office under Immigration Act 2014 s.49). Reception details if any.
Para 4 - Post-marriage plan:
CRITICAL: Confirm the couple will live OUTSIDE the UK after marriage OR will apply for spouse visa from OUTSIDE UK. Marriage Visitor cannot lead to settlement from inside.
Para 5 - Funds + accommodation:
Where staying. Self-funded or partner-funded.
Para 6 - Ties + intention to leave:
Use [INDIAN_TIES]. Confirm depart by [INTENDED_DEPARTURE].
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BRANCH E - ACADEMIC VISITOR
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Anchor: Appendix V (Academic Visitor sub-category; up to 12 months total stay; specific permitted activities under Appendix V: Permitted Activities for Academics).
Eligibility:
(a) Highly qualified within their field
(b) Currently working as academic at overseas institution
(c) UK visit for research, teaching, or specific academic projects
(d) Maximum 12 months continuous stay (Standard Visitor is 6 months; Academic Visitor extends to 12)
Letter structure (400-500 words):
Para 1 - Identity + Academic Visitor anchor:
"I, [CLIENT_NAME], apply as an Academic Visitor under Appendix V to undertake research / academic activities at [UK_ENTITY] from [INTENDED_ARRIVAL] to [INTENDED_DEPARTURE]."
Para 2 - Academic standing:
Current position, institution, research focus, h-index / publication count, prior international visiting positions.
Para 3 - UK academic activity:
Use [PURPOSE_DETAILS]. State:
- UK host institution (university / research centre)
- UK academic host (Prof / Dr name, department)
- Research project / teaching activity
- No formal employment contract (visiting status only)
- Funding source (own institution / fellowship / grant - not UK employer)
Para 4 - 12-month cap:
Confirm total stay under 12 months. Reference outbound by [INTENDED_DEPARTURE].
Para 5 - Continued employment overseas:
Salary continues from overseas institution; no UK employment.
Para 6 - Ties + intention to leave:
Use [INDIAN_TIES]. Confirm return to home academic post.
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BRANCH F - PRIVATE MEDICAL TREATMENT VISITOR
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Anchor: Appendix V (Private Medical Treatment Visitor; up to 11 months; extendable from inside in specific circumstances).
Eligibility:
(a) Specific identified treatment at named UK private medical facility
(b) Funds for treatment + maintenance without recourse to NHS
(c) Will leave at end of treatment
Letter structure (400-500 words):
Para 1 - Identity + Medical Visitor anchor:
"I, [CLIENT_NAME], apply as a Private Medical Treatment Visitor under Appendix V to undergo treatment at [UK_ENTITY] from [INTENDED_ARRIVAL] to [INTENDED_DEPARTURE]."
Para 2 - Medical condition:
Diagnosis. Cite Indian treating doctor's referral letter (enclosed).
Para 3 - UK treating clinician + facility:
Consultant's name, registration (GMC number), hospital name, address. Treatment plan letter on consultant's letterhead enclosed.
Para 4 - Costs + funds:
Itemised treatment cost in GBP. Maintenance estimate. Total. Funds available - cross-reference financial pack. Travel insurance for non-treatment incidents.
Para 5 - No NHS recourse:
Treatment is private. Will not access NHS except for emergency (chargeable patient regime). Travel insurance covers emergencies.
Para 6 - Recovery + departure:
Expected recovery timeline. Departure by [INTENDED_DEPARTURE]. Follow-up care to continue with Indian doctor.
Para 7 - Ties + intention to leave:
Use [INDIAN_TIES].
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END BRANCHES
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DOCUMENT TIE-INS
For every branch, cross-reference each factual claim to a numbered document in the application pack (Doc 1, Doc 2, etc). Caseworker should be able to verify every statement without searching.
SIGNATURE BLOCK
[CLIENT_NAME]
Date: [date]
Place: [Indian city]
End with: "DRAFT [VISIT_TYPE] cover letter - for OISC-regulated adviser or solicitor review. Verify each factual claim against the supporting documents before submission. Cite current Appendix V wording (changes occurred 2024 and may again). Not legal advice."Unlock the vault to see the full prompt