DELHI
High Commission of Britain
Shantipath, Chanakyapuri,New Delhi - 110 021
Telephone : (22) 022- 6786 6000
Fax : (22) 2687 0060 / 2611 6094
Email:
[email protected]
Office Timings: 0800 to 1700 hrs ( Monday to Friday)
Visa Requirements
TOURIST
- Effective March 5, 2012 it is mandatory for all Applicants to complete an online form. The British Overseas Countries are mentioned on the site https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for-a-commonwealth-visa-in-india/apply-for-a-visa-for-a-commonwealth-country-or-british-overseas-territory-in-india#contents . You can apply online at https://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk/
- Applicant needs to APPLY ONLINE.
- You need to select the purpose of visit in the options given.
- After filling up the online visa form you will get an option for appointment date.
- With this printout applicant needs to visit VFS for biometrics.
- Visa fees has to be paid online using Visa or MasterCard debit or credit cards or via e-wallet (PayPal or Skrill).
- The Applicant must have a passport valid for at least 6 months with two empty pages back to back.
- Two passport-size photographs (35 x 45 mm with 80% face) according to biometric specifications.
- One Visa Form.
- All columns in the Visa Form must be completed to avoid delay or refusal.
- A personal Covering Letter from the Applicant giving complete details like purpose of visit, duration of stay etc,.
- A Sponsorship letter from Family or Friends in Gibraltar along with the financial details.
- Leave letter from the Company.
- Appointment Letter from the company/ Salary Slip for the last 6 months.
- Personal Bank statement with transaction of the last 6 months also showing the account number and complete bank contacts including the telephone number (A4 size photocopy).
- Personal Income Tax Returns for the last 3 years.
- Confirmed Hotel Bookings for the entire duration of stay.
- Please note all original set of documents needs to be submitted.
- Processing time is 6 to 8 weeks or more as all the cases are referred for approval.
- Note: Effective 16th December, 2013 Visa fees has to be paid online using Visa or MasterCard debit or credit cards or via e-wallet (PayPal or Skrill).
BUSINESS
- Effective March 5, 2012 it is mandatory for all Applicants to complete an online form. The British Overseas Countries are mentioned on the site https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for-a-commonwealth-visa-in-india/apply-for-a-visa-for-a-commonwealth-country-or-british-overseas-territory-in-india#contents . You can apply online at https://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk/
- Applicant needs to APPLY ONLINE.
- You need to select the purpose of visit in the options given.
- After filling up the online visa form you will get an option for appointment date.
- With this printout applicant needs to visit VFS for biometrics.
- Visa fees has to be paid online using Visa or MasterCard debit or credit cards or via e-wallet (PayPal or Skrill).
- The Applicant must have a passport valid for at least 6 months with two empty pages back to back.
- Two passport-size photographs (35 x 45 mm with 80% face) according to biometric specifications.
- One Visa Form.
- All columns in the Visa Form must be completed to avoid delay or refusal.
- Two Covering Letters from the Applicant are required:
* Personal Covering Letter giving complete details like purpose of visit, duration of stay etc,.
* A Covering Letter from the Employer giving complete details of the business visit.
- A invitation letter from the Company in Gibraltar with complete details for the purpose of visit.
- Evidence of the business correspondence between the two companies.
- Confirmed Hotel Bookings for the entire duration of stay.
- Appointment Letter/ Salary Slip for the last 6 months.
- Company's Bank statement with transaction of the last 6 months also showing the account number and complete bank contacts including the telephone number (A4 size photocopy).
- Income Tax Returns of the Company for the last 3 years.
- Company's Registration Certificate/ Proof of company/ Partnership deed.
- Please note all original set of documents needs to be submitted.
- Processing time is 6 to 8 weeks or more as all the cases are referred for approval.
- Note:Effective 16th December, 2013 Visa fees has to be paid online using Visa or MasterCard debit or credit cards or via e-wallet (PayPal or Skrill).
Visa Fee
Tourist & Business Visa Fees:
Handling / Forwarding Application fee: Rs. 11,500/-
Processing Time
Tourist
06-08 weeks
Business
06-08 weeks
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