Exclusive | UK Visa Guide - Bank Statements

What would you think of Britain in advance?

The magnificent Big Ben?

The Royal Dragoons, clip-clop?

Or Buckingham Palace, majestic and imposing?

Britain – the first country to complete the Industrial Revolution, and once the 'Empire on which the sun never set.' At dusk, climb the London Eye, watch the Changing of the Guard, and enjoy the dazzling city lights; on the River Thames, seek out the poetic beauty of Ezra Pound's poem, and feel the romantic charm of 'Bridge Over Troubled Water.' Here, experience the thrill of a football match and truly embrace your love of the sport; at the birthplace of Harry Potter, find inspiration from the magical world, and enjoy a cup of authentic English coffee, savoring a wonderful afternoon. This captivating Britain, wouldn't you want to go?

Now that you have ideas and a plan, it's time to apply for a visa. Let's learn about the British visa with Van.

Basic knowledge of the British visa

Validity: 2 years, 5 years, 10 years

Stay period: No more than 180 days within 1 year

Multiple entries

Note: Citizens under 18 years old must indicate the information of the guardian and accompanying person on the visa page (within the validity period of the visa, the minor must travel with the person indicated in the note)

Processing time: After submitting the British visa to the visa center, it generally takes 5-15 working days. There is an expedited channel of 3-5 working days and 24-hour expedited processing, but expedited channels require additional payment.

Material preparationBasic materials

Passport, photo, ID card, household registration book, marriage certificate/property certificate/vehicle registration certificate (if any)Employed personnel

Basic materials + proof of employment + business license + personal bank statementStudents

Basic materials + student certificate + proof of parent-child relationship + parent income proof + parent bank statementHousewives

Basic materials + spouse income proof + spouse bank statement + personal bank statementPensioners

Basic materials + pension certificate + pension income statement

Unemployed people and applicants who need financial support: basic materials + proof of the relationship with the sponsor (household registration book/marriage certificate) + sponsor income proof + sponsor bank statement

British visas are highly valued in developed countries, but the refusal rate is relatively low. Many applicants believe that the most important material for applying for a British visa is bank statements. Why are bank statements considered so important by so many applicants?

Because the bank statement can accurately reflect the income in the proof of employment. The British visa does not have explicit requirements for account balance. If you have a stable job and a reasonable salary, the materials you need to provide are just proof of employment and bank statements.

Here's a reference: there is a question in the visa application form: how much do you plan to spend on your trip to the UK? If you say you will spend 10,000 RMB, and if the bank statements in your application materials have a balance less than 10,000 RMB, this may arouse suspicion from the visa officer. Therefore, there is no requirement for balance, but you can use the answer you filled in on the visa application form as a basis for judgment. Generally, we suggest that a trip of 15 days costs 30,000 RMB.