What documents are needed for an English visa. Visa to england

Residents of Russia who wish to get to the UK should be engaged. This can be done at the visa application center, they are in many cities Russian Federation. Before visiting such a center or an embassy, ​​it is necessary to prepare the necessary documents for a visa to the UK, as well as arguments that can convince the visa officer that you eat for a while, and do not pursue the goal to stay there at all.

Required documents

You will need to have with you documents that can confirm your financial situation, which will give you the opportunity to take care of yourself abroad.

Documents for a visa to the UK:

  • A photocopy of your zagran. passports;
  • Photography - 1 piece;
  • Application form (for issuing permits Doc.), Which is filled in according to a special sample;
  • The first page of the completed questionnaire in one more copy;
  • Copier of documents capable of confirming the ownership of any real estate or car (2 copies). Their language is English.
  • Help with the work of your RFP, as well as its copy;
  • Original bank statements (also their copy) on the status of open accounts;
  • A document that confirms that all your data has been processed.

Preparation of documents, features

There are many different things that you should know so as not to visit the embassy several times.

No need to self-glue the photo on the document for a visa to England. The picture you need to bring along with all the documents. The employee of the visa center will check all your data and paste a photo in your presence.

It is advisable to have a spare photo with you, as the requirements regarding the number of submitted photos change very often. Documents for a UK visa in 2016 provide for the provision of a photo as a separate document that must meet specific requirements:

  • The picture should be taken no more than the weather back;
  • Cutouts and frames in the form of an oval and a circle should not be present;
  • The photo should have such dimensions - 3.5 cm by 4.5 cm;
  • The picture is only color, made on a light (white) background.

When you make copies of your passport pages, consider the fact that you will need to provide not only those pages that are filled with text, but also empty pages. In addition, if, when filling in the visa application form, you mention that you previously had another passport, you should also take a copy of it and attach it to the application form.

In order not to have to spend extra money on the certification of bank statements and certificates of employment, which are translated into English. language, you can simply order the translation of documents for a visa to the UK in a special bureau and you will have no problems accepting certificates.

Where to get help and profile

Is the first documents, which is necessary for you to provide at the embassy or in the EC. The language in which the questionnaire must be completed is English.

You can familiarize yourself with the blank form of the questionnaire at this address. The questionnaire must first be filled out online and only after that print it.

Documents that will be filled out by hand are not accepted. So it's not worth the risk. From the hands you must put only your own signature.


When you receive a certificate on your job, carefully make sure that the certificate indicates your salary and position. In addition to monthly income, documents for an English visa should also have information about your income per year.

When you make a photocopy of the passport, then pay attention to whether it is not expired. British government agencies impose on the international passport the following requirements:

  • At the end of the passport there must be at least one blank sheet (this is at least), that is, two pages;
  • The validity of this document should be completed no earlier than six months.

If you have not previously tried any other country and your page zagran. passports are empty, you may be denied entry to England.

Registration for pensioners and children

What documents are needed for a visa to England for these categories of citizens?

To visit the UK, students need to get a certificate at their institute, which will indicate their future specialty, form of study. For pensioners, a copy of the pension certificate is added to all documents.

Children need to have a copy machine. about birth, as well as a certificate from the technical school, kindergarten or other place of study.

Students and retired people must have a sponsorship letter from a person who is able to pay for interrupting them in the country, as well as a certificate from his work, which will include salary and position (in two languages). A child who is accompanied by one of his parents on a trip must be given permission to leave the second parent. All documents need to attach a copy, and the original will be needed when crossing the border itself.


If a child travels to another country, but no one accompanies him, then the documents also need to add a certificate from the workplace of one of the parents, documents for permission to leave from both parents. In the certificate, in addition to the primary data, the date when the parent was issued for his position should be indicated. There should also be a translation of all references into English.

Existing translation requirements

Absolutely all references and documents translated into English must be properly executed. In 2017, in order to obtain a visa to the UK, such requirements were imposed on documents in English. language:

  • On all pages of the translated text, data should be provided on the person who performed the translation (last name, first name, work address, contact numbers, personal signature), and the date of the translation.
  • If a person has a high level of proficiency in the language, then in such a case he can make the translation himself;
  • At the bottom of each page should be indicated the phrase that the translation corresponds to the text in the original.

When you apply, you should be prepared for fingerprinting, this procedure is completely free.

If you correctly arrange all the documents for a visa to the UK, and your data does not cause any suspicion, then after fifteen days you will be granted a visa.

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IMPORTANT The list of documents for a UK visa is compiled individually by the company's specialists, based on your specific situation. After telephone communication, we will send you an up-to-date list and sample documents (including a sample reference from work and a reference from the bank). For a list and sample documents, you can also submit an application for a visa on our website at the link.

Requirements for documents for a visa to the UK

The decision to issue a British visa is made on the basis of a package of documents, which is considered in Moscow. The embassy never asks to send these or other inquiries if something is missing. In this case, a letter of refusal is sent, stating that next time you should attach more substantial evidence of nonimmigrant intentions. We think you will agree that the collection of a package of documents is a very important part of a visa. In this section, we provide a list of basic documents for a visa. Of course, the list is quite general. We compile an individual list of documents, assessing your situation by phone or e-mail.

Five most important documents for a visa to England

In 2017, without these documents, it makes no sense to even apply for a visa to the UK, they will still be refused, only in vain you will lose time and money. They form the basis of the application and must lie at the very beginning of the presented package. These documents are considered by the visa officer in the first place. If something is wrong with them, then no one will even look further. In general, they are really important. Many believe that one document from this list can compensate for the absence of another (for example, a certificate from the account certificate of work). No, EACH properly listed document from this list should be present on your visa application.

1 - Application for a visa to the UK.   Everyone who wants to get a visa to England must fill out a special visa application form in English. The questionnaire is filled out online at the UK Border Guard Service website and contains key biographical data of the applicant, as well as information about the planned trip. The questionnaire is interactive - its content varies depending on the answers and the chosen type of visa. In the process of filling it is necessary to be extremely attentive, follow the rules of transliteration and avoid mistakes.

2 - Confirmation of the purpose of the trip.   It is very important to document the need for travel. If you are a traveler, and are traveling to England as a tourist, attach the trip itinerary, as well as evidence of booking hotels in major cities. If you are visiting friends / relatives, ask them to send an invitation in which they explain to the visa officer how much they miss you and want to see you. If your trip is related to work or you are going to an exhibition / conference, attach documents confirming this.

3 - Information about employment in Russia. "A man must be in business," wrote Socrates. And his business is exactly what should induce him to come back after a trip to England. The same opinion in 2017, and adhere to the British Embassy. If you work, attach a certificate from work; if you study - documents from the school. If you are a member of any public or professional organization, document this. However, remember that all documents must be relevant and applicable to a specific situation.

4 - Certificate of employment of the applicant.   The certificate is compiled in a free form on the letterhead of the company-employer, which indicates information about your position, work experience and average monthly earnings in the organization. If your salary is “gray”, then your actual income should be reflected in the certificate: this information is not checked. The document is certified by the signature of the responsible officer and the seal of the organization. Reference 2-NDFL is not required: according to the new rules of 2017, the Embassy does not accept such a document for consideration.

5 - Reference from the bank account.   In 2017, the Border Guard Service adopted new requirements for a set of documents, according to which it is not necessary to attach a bank statement that reflects the movement of funds. Only a certificate from the bank on the current balance is required. The ideal is when the available amount doubles the planned costs. Certificate from the bank for a UK visa should be taken no earlier than 2 weeks prior to the submission of documents. If you are traveling with your family, you can submit a certificate of only one of the family members.

IMPORTANT All documents in Russian for a British visa must be accompanied by an English translation. This also applies to certificates of employment, as well as certificates from the bank. When contacting the company, the translation of all documents and forms is included in the cost of a visa to the UK. If you get a UK visa yourself, we recommend that you carefully read the sample document translations on our company's website.

What other documents may be needed for a visa?

In addition to the above documents, accompanying documents are also attached to the application for a visa to England. These documents help the visa officer to better understand the situation of the applicant and ultimately make the right choice. There is no single list of accompanying documents. The situation of each applicant in something special, each attaches its own, separate documents. Selection of an optimal list of supporting documents for a UK visa should be given special attention. Often it depends on them the outcome of applying for a visa. Below is a list of documents that should be paid special attention.

1 - Old foreign passports.   If you have old foreign passports, they should be attached to the documents. For the British is very important visa history. The wider the collection of visas and stamps in your passport, the greater the chance of getting a visa to England. An abundance of foreign travel demonstrates your financial wealth and ability to comply visa regimes   other countries. If after each trip the applicant returns to Russia, it means that the likelihood is high that his trip will also be only temporary.

2 - Marriage / children certificates.   If you are married or have minor children in your care, take copies of supporting documents. Looking for the most common copies of marriage registration / birth certificates. Notarized copies of certificates is not necessary. Documents that elderly parents are dependent on you do not play any role for the British: a different mentality. By the way, if you are married, get a certificate from the work of your spouse (s), even if you are traveling alone.

3 - Documents from the place of study.   If you are studying, it is advisable to attach documents from the school to the application for a visa. Help is taken in the dean's office and compiled by the standard form of the university. To help you can attach a copy of student card and record book (assuming good academic performance - to show that you do not need to leave school). Please note that in 2017, the Embassy has a negative attitude towards long trips of students during their studies. In such situations, you should get a certificate stating that the trip is agreed with the university.

4 - Property documents. Contrary to popular belief, property documents do not play a big role in issuing a UK visa. However, if any property is registered to you, we recommend that you attach supporting documents. For an apartment it is: a certificate of state registration of ownership; for cars: technical passport. If nothing is registered on you, you should not worry about it. The document of ownership may be from parents or spouse (s).

5 - trip sponsor documents.   If you feel that your financial documents are not sufficiently convincing, you should submit the documents of a person who can act as your sponsor. Sponsor can be any close relative, incl. civil spouse. In addition to financial documents, a sponsorship letter must be attached from this person. Financial documents include a certificate from work and an account statement. Note: Civil marriage is recognized by the British, and it can be confirmed by joint trips abroad.

6 - Consent to leave the parents.   If the visa is issued for a minor child, then consent should be attached to leave Russia from their parents. If the child is traveling with one of the parents, permission from the second parent is required. If the child travels without parents - the consent of both parents, accompanied by a third party. Consent is provided in the form of a copy, the original remains with you. Notarize a copy is not necessary. No other documents, including copies of parents' passports, are attached to the agreement.

7 - Cover letter.   As is known, the interview for obtaining a visa in the UK is not carried out. Therefore, it is important that the situation of the applicant was very clear. In the event of any inaccuracies, the visa officer most likely will not call for clarification of information, but will prefer to simply refuse the visa. If you fear that the documents do not give an accurate picture of your situation, then it makes sense to attach to them a small cover letter explaining certain points of the statement. The letter is drawn up in English.

We will create for you an individual list of documents

If you are going to England, we recommend contacting our company for advice on the necessary documents. We will help you understand your situation and make the best list of documents for preparation. The success of applying for a visa depends not so much on the number of certificates provided, but on their quality and relevance. Do not rush to send all that you have. Go to the issue of collecting documents for a UK visa with full responsibility. We have an impressive experience in obtaining visas to England in order to know for sure which documents will be required in your particular situation. Do not waste your time, call us right now!

Leave an application for a visa

A tourist visa can be issued for six months, two years, five and ten years. The period for which a visa can be issued varies depending on the visa history of a particular applicant, as well as due to the size of the consular fee.

Cost of registration    from 125 EUR

Visa deadlines    from 5 days

Probability of approval 95%

A tourist visa to the UK can be issued for six months, two, five and ten years. The term of issue varies depending on the visa history of a particular applicant, as well as due to the size of the consular fee. It should be noted that payment of a visa fee for 2 years, for example, does not guarantee a visa for this period, as it depends on the decision of the visa center.

The cost of a visa is valid when booking a tour or hotel

How it works:

  1. Leave a request on the site website
  2. The manager will clarify several questions and provide an up-to-date list of documents for you.
  3. Send image required documents
  4. Fly express specialists will check your documents for compliance with the requirements of consulates and fill out the necessary forms.
  5. Pay consular, service and visa fees and fly express
  6. We are recording you for the delivery of biometrics and the submission of documents to the visa application center.
  7. A fly express employee greets you near the UK Visa Application Center (for Moscow)
  8. Take away the visa convenient for you

Documents for visa:

  1. A foreign passport valid for at least 6 months after the end of the trip, without any signs of wear, cuts and injuries, the presence of such injuries is borne by the holder of such a passport;
  2. Original old canceled passport or a good photocopy of your previous passport;
  3. Photos for registration of the British visa are not needed, but children under 3 years old are recommended to take photos in advance, requirements: size 3.5 x 4.5, without corners and ovals, colored
  4. A completed application form for the British Embassy;
  5. Certificate of employment (original + copy) are required details of the company, including phone numbers, faxes and email addresses, indicating the position, date of employment, annual or monthly income (at least 30,000 rubles), the next vacation time, on letterhead companies with the seal and signature of the director and chief accountant;
  6. Detailed statement of the bank account (original + copy) showing sufficient financial resources of a tourist or sponsor, covering 6 months preceding the application for a visa. A lump sum of a large sum of money to a bank account immediately prior to the submission of the application will not be taken into account when assessing the financial viability of the applicant;
  7. Copies of documents confirming ownership (for a car, apartment, cottage, etc.);
  8. A copy of the marriage certificate, if married or married (even if not accompanied);
  9. A copy of the birth certificate, if there are children (even if not accompanied);
  10. Power of attorney to receive (fill in the data of the traveler by hand or electronically) (Download) To obtain international passports in the visa center of the British Embassy must provide a photocopy Russian passport   (the first page of the passport and the page with registration).

To obtain passports in the visa center of the British Embassy for children under 18 you must provide: a photocopy of the birth certificate and a photocopy of the Russian passport of one of the parents (first page of the passport and page with the registration of the parent). The power of attorney is filled in by one of the parents, with the indication of the data of the Russian passport of the parent and the data of the foreign passport of the child.

Additional documents for individual entrepreneurs:

  1. Copy of certificate of registration of a private entrepreneur;
  2. A copy of the certificate of registration with the tax authority;
  3. Copies of the tax return (for the previous year), confirming the income received, or a 3-NDFL certificate;
  4. Certificate of employment on the form of a private entrepreneur with the details, telephone number, indicating the average monthly income of the entrepreneur + a copy;

Additional documents for non-working and retirees:

  1. Copy of pension certificate;
  2. Extract from the bank account of your own or sponsor + copy;
  3. A certificate from the sponsor's work with the obligatory indication of the company details (including phone numbers, fax numbers and email addresses), positions, dates of employment, salary dates of the next vacation. The certificate must be signed by the head of the company and the chief accountant. Be sure to provide a copy of this document.
  4. Sponsorship letter from the sponsor (written in free form);
  5. If the trip is paid for by a close relative, proof of relationship is required.

Additional documents for students and students:

  1. Sponsorship letter from one of the parents (written in free form);
  2. Certificate from the workplace of the sponsor + statement of the bank account of the sponsor and photocopies of both documents;
  3. Copy of birth certificate.

Additional documents for children (under 18):

  1. Certificate from the place of study + copy;
  2. Sponsorship letter from parents or one of the parents (written in free form);
  3. Certificate from the workplace of the sponsor in the original + copy;
  4. Extract from the sponsor in the original + copy;
  5. Proof of kinship (birth certificate);

If the child travels accompanied by one parent or third parties, it is necessary to provide a notarized power of attorney (original + copy) to remove the child from the remaining (remaining) parent (s). The power of attorney must include the dates of travel, the country of residence - United Kingdom, and also contain consent to transfer parental authority to the person accompanying the child during the trip.

If the child travels unaccompanied, a notarized power of attorney (original + copy) from both parents is required for the child to cross the border independently.

In the event of the death of the parents / parent (or if the single mother), you must provide a document (death certificate or certificate from the registry office form 25);

If the whereabouts of one of the parents is not established, it is necessary to provide a certificate from the police stating that the whereabouts of the father (mother) is unknown;

If the parents (or one of the parents) are deprived of the rights to the child, it is necessary to provide a copy of the court decision on deprivation of rights and the appointment of a guardian;

Cost of services:

   VIP lounge at the Moscow Visa Application Center. This service allows you to significantly reduce the time for the delivery of biometric data.

If you want to use this service, you need (at the office of the company “Fly Express”) to choose the day and time of submission of documents BEFORE the moment of recording for biometric data.

Important information: This service can be used by anyone, for example in the “high” season, when biometrics travel time in a regular room can reach 3–4 hours. This service does not mean and does not guarantee the accelerated receipt of a visa or a positive decision on a visa application. All applications are assessed according to UK immigration requirements.

Cost of

Type of service

Timing

125 EUR or 100 GBR

Visa. If a package of documents with translation into English is provided

20 working days

135 EUR or 110 GBR

Visa. If a package of documents is provided without translation, translation into English is provided by the Fly Express visa department.

20 working days

185 GBP or 225 EURO

Urgent visa. The “Urgent Visa” service is available only for tourist, business and student visas   for a period of 6 months

63 GBP or 85 EURO

The possibility of submitting biometric data on working days from 08:00 to 09:00 and from 17:00 to 19:00

Addresses of UK visa centers in the regions:

St. Petersburg:
  Liteyny Prospect, 26
  Applications to the visa center in St. Petersburg may be submitted by applicants residing in the following regions: Leningrad Oblast, Novgorod Oblast, Pskov Oblast, Murmansk Oblast, Arkhangelsk Oblast, and the Republic of Karelia.

Rostov-on-Don:
  st. Suvorov, d. 91, League of Nations
  If you live in Rostov-on-Don or nearby cities, you can apply for a visa at the Visa Center in Rostov-on-Don.

Surcharge for registration in the Rostov-on-Don visa center 75 Euros or 60 pounds

Yekaterinburg city:
  st. Bolshakov, d.70. Korin Business Center
  Applicants residing in the following regions may apply to the visa center in Yekaterinburg: Sverdlovsk Region, Chelyabinsk Region, Perm Region, Kurgan Region, the Republic of Bashkortostan and the Republic of Udmurtia.

Novosibirsk city:
  st. Sibirskaya, d. 57
  If you live in the city of Novosibirsk or nearby cities, you can apply for a visa at the visa center in Novosibirsk.

To obtain a visa to England, you need to personally visit the Visa Center of the British Embassy in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg or Rostov-on-Don to retrieve biometric data (fingerprint scanning, using an electronic scanner and a digital photo).

Before passing biometrics, applicants must make sure that the tips of the fingers are not painted (for example, with henna), without abrasions or other marks, there are no cuts or abrasions on the face. The removal of biometric data is mandatory for all age groups of citizens with the exception of children under 5 years of age at each application for a visa. Children from 5 to 14 years old should come for delivery of data to the visa center, accompanied by an adult. Children from 14 to 18 years old - can appear without an adult. The term of consideration of documents ranges from 10 to 56 working days, depending on the category of visa and season.

The consular fee for visa processing is paid on its own when submitting documents and undergoing the procedure of submitting biometric data at the Visa Centers of the Consular Section of the British Embassy.

Addresses of Visa Centers
   Moscow: Bolshoy Savvinsky Pereulok, Building 12, Building 18
   St. Petersburg: 7, Ozerny Pereulok, 1st floor
   Rostov-on-Don: Sotsialisticheskaya str., 74, 13th floor, office 1308
   Ekaterinburg: Gogol street, house 36, 10th floor, office 1002

RULES AND PROCEDURE FOR DOCUMENTS FORMING A UK VISA

The British Embassy accepts applications for visas filled out in in electronic format   in English. The applicant's application data is entered on the visa website and, after that, the day and time for submitting documents and submitting biometric data is selected on-line.

For tourists who have purchased one of our tours, we assist in the preparation of a set of documents for submission to the British Visa Application Center (filling in on-line application forms and translation of documents into English). The cost of this service is 30 euros for one set of documents.

When applying for a visa through our agency, you must fill out:TOURIST'S QUESTIONNAIRE
Be sure to complete all items. The applicant is fully responsible for the accuracy of the information provided to them. Failure to comply with these conditions, the provision of incomplete or inaccurate information may lead to a denial of a visa and a ban on entry into the country for up to 10 years.

Accompanying documents for visa to englandwhich must be submitted in the original: certificates of employment, bank statements, certificate from the educational institution.
   Copies of documents for registration UK visas : power of attorney from the parents and the birth certificate of the child, documents for ownership of the property.

All documents must be translated into English (notarization is not required).

The consulate reserves the right to issue single-entry visas for the duration of the trip. Please consider this circumstance when planning your visit.

Consular fees are charged for processing applications and do not guarantee a visa. The fee is not refundable if the visa is denied or documents are withdrawn and is charged to all applicants, regardless of age.The time of consideration and processing of the application by the Consulate takes from 5 to 28 days, and for some types of visas and more. Therefore, we ask you to apply for a visa in advance!

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR DEPARTMENT OF VISA

  1. FORM OF TOURIST. Application form on the Internet site Visa Application Center   will be filled in by an employee of our agency in strict accordance with the information provided in the petitioner's questionnaire, see above.
  2. FORWARD PASSPORT, valid for at least 6 months at the time of application
  3. OLD FOREIGN PASSPORT (PASSPORT) or a photocopy of all its pages. The provision of an old passport is necessary if it has visas confirming travel abroad
  4. Two COLOR PHOTOS 35 X 45 mm without corners, ovals and frames on a white background, made in the last 6 months. Photos must be clear, of good quality and printed on thick photo paper. Head size from crown to chin should be about 3 cm.
  5. The ORIGINAL of the HELP from the workplace is made out on the letterhead with the press of the organization. The form must contain the full details of the company, including phone numbers, fax numbers and email addresses. The certificate must indicate the position, the date of receipt of this place of work, the size of the annual or monthly income, as well as the dates of the next vacation. The certificate must be signed by the head of the company and the chief accountant. A tourist or his relatives should not sign their own certificates.
       It is possible to provide a certificate compiled in the form 2-NDFL.
  6. EXTRACT WITH A BANK ACCOUNT or a photocopy of a savings book, certified by the seal of the bank. The statement from the bank must show the “cash flow” for the last 3 months, or the account balance. It is recommended that the balance on the account be twice the cost of the purchased tour.
       If there is not enough money in the account, as well, additional documents shall be attached to the documents of pensioners, schoolchildren, students and children:
  7. SPONSOR'S LETTER from the person or organization paying for the trip,
  8. DOCUMENTS proving kinship with the sponsor (marriage certificate or birth certificate),
  9. REFERENCE FROM THE PLACE OF WORK AND EXTRACT FROM the sponsor’s bank account.
  10. COPY CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE REGISTRATION, in case if the spouses have different surnames or one of the spouses is traveling.
       Married or a civil marriage (even if the second spouse does not leave), we recommend that you provide the originals of the certificate of employment and bank statement of the spouse to present a larger total family income confirming the stable financial situation of the family, the ability to pay for the trip without significant damage to the family budget .
       If the spouse or civil partner is a sponsor on this trip, you must provide a sponsorship letter indicating the amount that it allocates to the spouse / civil partner to pay for the trip.
  11. XEROCOPY CERTIFICATES OF OWNERSHIP, issued for traveling (vehicle registration certificate, certificate of ownership of an apartment, house, land plot),

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS BY DIFFERENT DEPARTURE CATEGORIES AND TRAVEL PURPOSES

If you have relatives or friends in the UK

  • a copy of the first sheet of the passport (with photo) + photocopy of the visa of a relative located in the UK
  • in the questionnaire it is necessary to indicate: name, relationship, address and telephone number of the place of stay, duration of stay.

For children under 18 years old

  • photocopy of birth certificate
  • photocopy of a notarized power of attorney to leave (when leaving with one of the parents - power of attorney from the second parent, when leaving with the accompanying person - power of attorney from both parents in the name of the accompanying
  • if the child is traveling unaccompanied by adults, a copy of the notarized parental consent for independent departure is required
  • in case of death of the parents (parent) or if the child has a single mother, you must provide a document (death certificate or certificate from the registry office)
  • if the whereabouts of one of the parents is not established, it is necessary to provide a notarized copy of the court decision stating that the person is missing.
  • the child can travel abroad, being entered in the passport to parents only up to 14 years old, in the future he must have his own passport

Individual entrepreneurs

  • copy of certificate of registration of a private entrepreneur
  • copy of tax registration certificate
  • Copies of the tax return (for the previous year), confirming the income received, or a 3-NDFL certificate
  • certificate of employment on the form of a private entrepreneur with the details, phone number, indicating the average monthly income of the entrepreneur

Pupils and students

  • certificate from the school and a copy of the student card
  • certificates of completion of language courses in Russia and abroad (when traveling to educational programs)
  • certificate from the workplace of the parents or the sponsor with the obligatory indication of the company details (including phone numbers, fax numbers and e-mail addresses), position, date of entry to work, wages and dates of the next vacation. The certificate must be signed by the head of the company and the chief accountant. Help, compiled in form 2-NDFL, welcome

Pensioners

  • copy of pension certificate
  • bank statement
  • certificate from the sponsor's place of work with the obligatory indication of the company details (including phone numbers, fax numbers and email addresses), position, date of entry to work, wages and dates of the next vacation. The certificate must be signed by the head of the company and the chief accountant. Help, compiled in form 2-NDFL, welcome
  • letter from the sponsor indicating the amount that he allocates.

Business trip

  • certificate of employment with an indication of the position, purpose of the trip and guarantees for payment of travel expenses
  • invitation from a business partner, can be faxed or emailed. An invitation from a company in the UK should contain information explaining why you are invited, for what purpose and where you will stay for the duration of the trip. If your company or company in the UK pays for the trip, this must be confirmed in a letter. Please note that the invitation letter does not need to be sent to the Visa Section. The invitation is served along with all documents when applying for a visa.

Information for sponsors

  • A letter from the sponsor indicating the amount that it allocates from an individual or organization is provided in case if the own funds declared during the execution of documents are not sufficient to substantiate the financial viability of the applicant
  • bank statement of parents or sponsor
  • certificate from the workplace of the parents or the sponsor with the obligatory indication of the company details (including phone numbers, fax numbers and e-mail addresses), position, date of entry to work, wages and dates of the next vacation. The certificate must be signed by the head of the company and the chief accountant. It is possible to provide a certificate in the form 2-NDFL.

TYPES OF VISAS AND COST OF CONSULAR FEE

Duration

Cost of

Approximate time of consideration

Visitor
   (tourism)

6 months

3350 rub.

1 - 2 years
   5 years
   10 years

10750 rub.
   20,000 rubles
   25,000 rubles

28 to 56 business days depending on the season

Student visitor

less than 6 months

3350 rub.

10 to 28 business days depending on the season

Student-learning

more than 6 months

7250 rub.

10 to 28 business days depending on the season

Transit

According to the conditions

2300 rub.

10 to 28 business days depending on the season

Consideration of applications for visiting the Overseas Territories / Commonwealth countries

According to the invitation

2350 rub.

From 28 to 85 business days depending on the season

Sending documents for consideration in the Overseas Territories / Commonwealth countries

According to the invitation

3150 rub.

28 to 85 business days depending on the season

Transfer long-term visa   from old passport to new

3750 rub.

The cost of consular fees may vary depending on fluctuations in the British pound exchange rate.

On official sites migration services   You can see the following phrase: an incomplete set of documents is not accepted, in some cases we will require additional documents. To avoid such troubles as the return of an “incomplete set”, consider the list of documents for a visa to the UK, taking into account various “individual cases”.

It is necessary to make a translation of all papers that are not in English. The translation is certified by the signature, the date of translation and the contact details of the translator. Notarized translation is optional. Make copies of all documents.

Basic package

  • Passport, in which there are two free pages, and the validity of which expires no earlier than six months.
  • Your old international passports or their certified copies in order to track your previous travels around the world.
  • Marriage certificate.
  • Russian passport - copies of the first page and registration.
  • Photo 3,5x4,5, on a light background, color, 2 pcs.
  • Medical insurance (optional).
  • Birth certificates of children under 21 years old.
  • Details of the bank account for the last six months.
  • Help with your work, which indicates the position and salary, confirming that both are saved for the duration of the trip.
  • 2NDFL help for the last six months.
  • Proof of ownership of the property that you have.
  • The application form that you filled out on the website of the immigration service and then printed out.
  • Copies of the refusal of a visa if you have previously been denied.

Why do I need insurance


Insurance in the UK is not a requirement for obtaining a visa, because England and Russia have arrangements for the provision of emergency medical care. If you show your passport, you will receive first aid, but if you need additional treatment, you will have to pay for it, which is quite expensive.

If you have a chronic illness or you are an extreme tourist, take out medical insurance.

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Documents confirming your financial status

You must prove that you have the money to live in the United Kingdom and then return to your homeland.

For non-working

In the event that someone in Russia sponsors your trip, this person must provide:



If the sponsor is an entrepreneur, you will need to specify the details of his company, information about income and type of activity.

For pensioners, you will need to add to the list a copy of the pension certificate and a certificate from the Pension Fund.

For students and schoolchildren - a certificate from the place of study indicating the faculty and the course (class), stamped.

If the child travels with one parent, documentation of the consent of the second parent’s travel will be required.

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Documents confirming the purpose of the visit

Documents for a British visa should as accurately as possible confirm the stated purpose of the trip.

Tourist visa

Here you need information about where you will live, where you will go, what you would like to do. Book a hotel, paid tours tours, tickets to events. Or a detailed route listing the places you want to visit if you are traveling on your own.

Guest Visa

Is issued if you are invited by relatives or good friends. Additional documents should provide the British side:

  • Letter of invitation from the English side, which will indicate the nature of your relationship, the reasons for which guests are waiting for you, the duration of the visit. The letter is written in the name of the British Embassy.
  • The first page of a British passport (copy), if it is a British citizen, is also a copy of a residence permit or visa, if it is a non-resident. If you are invited by a friend who is married to a Briton, then the documents confirming the status are needed from both of them.

Study visa

Before you receive it, you need to pay or book a training course that you are going to attend. That is, first contact your chosen institution, and only from those that are accredited to the Immigration Service in the UK. And you get confirmation that they are waiting for you there.

You will also need to provide with it:

  • Information on the education already received (diplomas, certificates).
  • Proof of knowledge in English   certificate of IELTS or TOEFL courses.

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Business visa

If the purpose of the trip concerns your business, then you need an invitation from the British partners, which indicates the purpose of the visit, its duration, place of your residence. If the company is a sponsor, this information should also be present in the letter.

Visa for marriage

If you leave for marriage (or after marriage in the territory of the Russian Federation), then, in addition to documents confirming the financial viability of your partner in England, you must provide:

  • A certificate from the registry office about your marriage, if you are married, or documents proving that both of you are free to get married.
  • Confirmation from the registry office about filing an application for registration of marriage at a partner’s residence in the UK (for brides).
  • Invitation from a partner.
  • Confirmation of your relationship: photos, letters, detail of phone calls.

Collecting documents for a visa to the UK, take the initiative and present everything that you think may be useful to you. This will increase the level of confidence in you from immigration officers, and thus the chances of success.

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