How to Apply for a visa to come to the UK The United Kingdom (UK) has always been one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations. The...
How to Apply for a visa to come to the UK
- Tourist visa
- Business visa
Required Documents to Apply for a UK visa for UAE citizens
The following documents are required to apply for a UK visa from UAE:
Original Passport along with 2 blank pages for stamping. The passport validity must be for 6 months from the date of return, and it must be less than 10 years old
Valid UAE Residence Visa
An Emirates Identity Card
3 recent Passport size photographs against a white background ensuring that your face is visible
NOC from the company on the letterhead stating that the company has no objection for the travel of the employee, it should include your designation, employment joining date, salary. etc.
Latest 6 Months Bank Statements Original or stamped by the bank; carry your pay slips for last 6 months too
Carry your income tax statements for 2 years showing the proof of your finances
Marriage certificate or any other certificate as per the situation
Evidence of assets like property or land - Property deed, mortgage statements or the likes in case of property in UAE
Provide proof of your education, as mentioned in the application form
A letter of invitation from your UK sponsors that states their residential or immigration status in the UK, and also their current employment details
Confirmed Hotel or accommodation booking. If you are staying with a friend or relative, then a letter from them stating you are staying with them
Travel Insurance to cover medical emergencies, accidents, etc.
Onward and return journey flight ticket
Evidence of family members staying back in UAE when you travel to the UK (school report for children, health report for elders and so on)
Any other documents or proof as deemed necessary
Steps to Apply for a UK tourist visa from Dubai
The following steps must be followed to apply for a UK tourist visa from Dubai.
Download the UK visa application form
Ensure that you include all relevant information in the application form, including the names and details of the people traveling with you. (Please note that if anyone of you holds an expired UK visa, you need to provide those details)
Mention your intended travel date to the UK in the application form
Fill the address of the place where you will be staying in the UK (Accommodation proof must be submitted at the time of the interview)
Provide information about your personal travel history. Mention date and purpose of travel of all your international visits within the last 10 years excluding visits to the UK and your country of residence. The visa authorities will require further details on your travel if your visa application to any country has been rejected in the past
Give your residential address in UAE and your period of stay at that address
Provide other personal and professional details such as marital status, family members' details, employment details, etc. correctly
Provide the details of your income from all sources and other important financial details under Income and Expenditure
Mention the total amount you have set aside for your UK trip in AED currency
Mention the names of family and friends of yours who reside in the UK
Provide information on the purpose of your visit to the UK
If you're only touring the UK as a visitor, ensure you answer NO to business, study, etc.
Fill the application form completely and correctly and attach the required supporting documents
Pay the application fee online
Download and print out the receipt for your records
Submit the application form and documents
On the day of your appointment, be present at the application center at least 15-30 minutes in advance with your passport and all the required documents
Once your number is called, proceed to the biometrics collection room for your biometrics and finger scanning
Provide correct answers to all the interview questions
Once you are done, you will be given a receipt with reference number
Keep this handy to collect your passport after the stamping
Once ready, collect your passport with the stamped visa. Alternatively, you can authorize Rayna Tours to collect the passport on your behalf by giving the visa fee payment receipt to your authorized Rayna Tours representative