United Kingdom Visa Guide

Documents Required for UK Tourist & Business Visa

Common Required Documents (For All Applicants)

  1. Current Passport – Valid for at least 6 months, with at least 2 blank pages, along with all previous passports.
  2. 2 recent passport-size photographs with a white background, lab-printed on matte paper. Photo size: 35 × 45 mm.
  3. NID for adults (both sides) and Birth Registration Certificate for children and infants.
  4. Family Details – Full name, date and place of birth, and nationality of parents, spouse, and children.
  5. Educational History – Details of the applicant’s educational background, including institution name, address, subject/field of study, and year of completion.
  6. Cover Letter clearly stating the purpose of travel. (We will provide this.)
  7. Travel Itinerary with details of planned day-by-day activities in the UK. (We will provide this.)
  8. Previous Travel History – Including the names of countries visited and entry and exit dates.
  9. Latest Personal Bank Statements for the last 6 months, along with a Bank Solvency Certificate, showing regular transactions.
  10. Additional Financial Documents, such as DPS, FDR, credit card statements/copies, holding tax receipts, etc.
  11. Asset Documents for asset valuation, if applicable, such as land, flat, or building ownership documents.
  12. Marriage Certificate, if married.
  13. E-TIN Certificate.
  14. Income Tax Returns for the last 3 years.
  15. Notarized and translated copies of all Bangla-language documents.

Additional Documents for Tourist Visa

  • Personal Travel Plan – Including sightseeing and visits to relatives or friends.
  • Hotel Booking / Reservation Confirmation, if the applicant is not staying with an inviter.

If Invited by Someone

  • Invitation Letter.
  • Inviter’s Passport Copy and Visa/Immigration Status.
  • Proof of Relationship with the Inviter, if applicable.

Additional Documents for Business Visa

1. Official Invitation Letter

  • Official invitation letter from the UK company or organization.
  • The letter should include the inviter’s contact details, purpose of visit, proposed travel dates, and details of who will bear the travel expenses.

2. Business Relationship Evidence

  • Previous business communications, such as invoices, email correspondence, contracts, etc.
  • Meeting minutes or proof of scheduled business meetings, if applicable.

3. Applicant’s Company Profile

  • Company Profile / Brochure / Website Link, if available.

4. Company Documents

  • Updated Trade License with notarization and English translation.
  • Certificate of Incorporation and updated Memorandum and Articles of Association, including shareholder pages.
  • Company BIN Certificate, TIN Certificate, and VAT Certificate, if applicable.
  • Business Bank Statements for the last 6 months with a Bank Solvency Certificate.
  • Company Income Tax Returns for the last 3 years.
  • 2–3 blank copies of the Company Letterhead.

5. Meeting / Event Details

  • Meeting Schedule or Event Registration, if applicable.

6. Travel Documents

  • Hotel Booking / Accommodation Confirmation.
  • Return Flight Itinerary.

Profession-Based Additional Documents

For Business Owners

  • Updated Trade License with notarization and English translation.
  • Certificate of Incorporation and updated Memorandum and Articles of Association, including shareholder pages.
  • Latest Business Bank Statements with a Bank Solvency Certificate.
  • Visiting Card and Company Profile.

For Employees

  • No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer.
  • Copy of Office ID Card (both sides).
  • Salary Slips or Salary Certificate.
  • Salary Account Bank Statements for the last 6 months.
  • Visiting Card.
  • Government Order, for official passport holders, if applicable.

For Students

  • Copy of Student ID Card.
  • NOC / Leave Letter from the educational institution.

For Retired Applicants

  • Copy of the Retirement Certificate.
  • LPR Documents, if applicable.
  • Pension Book.

For Doctors

  • BMDC Certificate.

For Advocates

  • Bar Council Certificate.

Processing Time

Approximately 15–30 working days for application preparation, submission, processing, and decision.