The following document checklists are part of the visa application forms available on this website. They are also mentioned in emails from our online application system.  All pdf documents on this page open in a new window.

The checklists are intended to be for guidance purposes only and having all of the required documents is not a guarantee that you will be issued a visa.  Please also check visa application centre websites for specific local document checklists.

It is better to explain why you have not got a document, than to submit a false document in its place. If you submit a false document you will adversely affect your application and your details and the false documents may be passed to law enforcement agencies in your country.

We strongly recommend that you do not buy a non-refundable ticket or confirm travel arrangements to come to the UK, until your visa application has been approved and you have received your visa.

Non points-based system applications

 VAF1A - General visitor, see part 11 for supporting documents checklist

 VAF1B - Family visitor, see part 11 for supporting documents checklist

 VAF1C - Business visitor, see part 11 for supporting documents checklist

 VAF1D - Student visitor, see part 11 for supporting documents checklist

 VAF1E - Academic visitor, see part 11 for supporting documents checklist

 VAF1F - Marriage visitor, see part 11 for supporting documents checklist

 VAF1G - Medical treatment visitor, see part 11 for supporting documents checklist

 VAF1H - Visitor in transit, see part 11 for supporting documents checklist

 VAF1J - Sports visitor, see part 11 for supporting documents checklist

 VAF1K - Entertainment visitor, see part 11 for supporting documents checklist

 VAF2 - Employment, see part 11 for supporting documents checklist

 VAF3A - Prospective student, see part 11 for supporting documents checklist

 VAF3B - Student dependant, see part 11 for supporting documents checklist

 VAF4A - Settlement, see part 11 for supporting documents checklist

 VAF4B - Returning resident, see part 11 for supporting documents checklist

 VAF5 - EEA Family Permit, see part 11 for supporting documents checklist

 VAF6 - Direct Airside Transit, see part 11 for supporting documents checklist

 VAF7 - Right of Abode, see part 11 for supporting documents checklist

 VAF8A - Overseas Territories, see part 11 for supporting documents checklist

 VAF8B - Commonwealth countries, see part 11 for supporting documents checklist

Points-based system (PBS) applications

  PBS Migrant (VAF9) - supporting documents checklist

You will also need to provide the documents referred to in the appropriate PBS self assessment form.  See PBS appendices 1 - 7. 

  PBS Dependant (VAF10) - supporting documents checklist