Please use these checklists to guide you on the documents which the Visa Officer will need to see to make a fast and fair decision on your application.
All original documents will be returned once a decision has been made but copies and translations will be retained.

• Family Visitor [Word doc, open in new window]
• Business Visitor [Word doc, open in new window]
• General/Tourism Visitor [Word doc, open in new window]
• Student visitor (6 months or less) [Word doc, open in new window]

Family status declaration form

Points based system:

The points-based system is a system for managing migration for those wishing to enter the UK for work or study. Please visit www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk  for more information and to use the self-assessment calculator.

Tier 1 Categories:

• Tier 1 (General) migrant
• Tier 1 (Investor)
• Tier 1 (Entrepreneur)
• Tier 1 (Post-study work)
• Settlement [Word doc, open in new window]

Tier 2 Categories

• Tier 2 (General)
• Tier 2 (Intra company transfer)
• Tier 2 (Sportsperson)
• Tier 2 (Minister of religion)

Tier 4 categories:

• Child student (under 18 years) [Word doc, open in new window]
• General student (more than 6 months) [Word doc, open in new window]

Tier 5 Categories

• Tier 5 (Creative and sporting)
• Tier 5 (Charity worker)
• Tier 5 (Religious worker)
• Tier 5 (Government authorised exchange)
• Tier 5 (International agreement)
• Tier 5 (Youth mobility scheme)

Two Year Multiple Entry Visit Visas - please see the Frequently Asked Questions page for more on two-year visas.

Document and visa fraud

If you provide false information, documents or passports with your visa application your visa will be refused and any future applications for up to 10 years will also be refused. You must make sure that the information on your application form is correct, that the documents you provide are not false or forged, and that your passport has not been altered and does not contain false stamps or visas.

You can report visa fraud, including anyone producing false documents, people-smuggling activity, or corruption in the visa process to the British Embassy. Please e mail Visa Enquiries to do so.  Any information you provide will remain confidential.