Russian citizens wishing to visit the UK are required to apply for a visa. The countries of the British Commonwealth are not part of the Schengen countries, so even if you have a Schengen visa, you need to do the British one separately.
It is necessary
- - international passport
- - questionnaire
- - Photo
- - Russian passport
- - hotel reservation
- - information about the financial situation
Instructions
Step 1
International passport with a free page. It must be valid for three months after the end of the visa for the requested period. A copy must be made from the first page and submitted as well. If you are applying in Moscow, then you need to make copies not only from the first, but also from all other pages of the passport. If you have old passports, you must also attach copies of all their pages and these passports themselves.
Step 2
Application form completed in English and printed. The questionnaire must be filled out on the website of the visa center, after the end of the procedure you will be asked to save and print the file of the questionnaire. Also, after filling out the application form, you will receive a registration number and an invitation, which you also need to print out and take with you to the visa center.
Step 3
One photo of size 3, 5 x 4, 5 cm. The photo must be fresh. It is advisable to take a picture in the salon, whose employees are aware of visa requirements. They will help you and take a photo as required.
Step 4
Documents confirming the availability of funds. This can be: a 2-NDFL certificate from the place of work with an indication of the salary (remember that the employees of the visa center can call your work), a bank statement showing the movement of funds for the last 3 months, documents on the ownership of real estate or securities, certificates from the tax service.
Step 5
For working people, you must provide a certificate from the place of work, which must indicate the address of the company, position, the name of the director and the chief accountant. The certificate should be certified with a stamp.
Step 6
If you are an individual entrepreneur, then make a photocopy of the registration certificate of the individual entrepreneur, also attach a certificate stating that you are registered with the Tax Service.
Step 7
Pensioners who do not have a job need to show a copy of their pension certificate. Students must attach a copy of their student ID and a certificate from their place of study. For schoolchildren - a certificate from the school.
Step 8
If someone sponsors your trip, then you must attach a certificate of employment for that person, as well as his letter stating that he agrees to pay all your travel expenses. This is called a sponsorship letter.
Step 9
Proof of accommodation: hotel or hotel reservation, invitation or travel voucher. If you are traveling on a private visit, the inviting party must write a letter that states the purpose of your visit, the degree of relationship and your place of residence. It is important to show documents of citizenship or residence permit of the inviting person. For a business visit, a business invitation is issued. Air tickets are not required.
