How to organize the documents and write a cover letter for UK Visa?

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I am a PhD student and will be visiting London in September, 2018 for presenting a research paper in a conference. My stay will be 9 days long and would like to roam around London during my stay there. My wife is going to accompany me during this visit. I have understood that I need to apply for a 6 months tourist visa. However, the following questions hit my mind everyday. Please help.

  1. How to write the cover letter and is there any template available?
  2. Since the application process is online, we both will apply separately. Will the interview process be taken together for both of us or separately?
  3. If the interview will be taken together, should all the documents be produced with same cover letter or my wife's cover letter will be different?
  4. Any other information, that I am missing but is most important during the application and interview process.

Since, I am applying for the first time and do not want to go through agent, I am asking the question here. Please help.



Best Answer

Cover letter is not mandatory but it supports your application. If you have some extra information that is not being disclosed in the online form. You must attach any document which you feel that it will support your application. Like who is funding your visit. They will organise but better you have seperate all by the heads e.g finance , accommodation etc




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How do I arrange documents for UK visa?

You should submit the following documents to apply for a UK visa:
  • UK visa application form. ...
  • Two photographs. ...
  • Your Valid Passport. ...
  • Proof you have the financial means to cover the living costs while in the UK. ...
  • Proof of accommodation. ...
  • Detailed travel itinerary. ...
  • Tuberculosis Test Results. ...
  • Biometric information.


  • How do I write a cover letter for a UK visa?

    In discussing that I am a genuine and credible applicant for a UK Visitor Visa, this letter will cover;
  • A list of the supporting documents that I am submitting to support my application.
  • The purpose of my visit.
  • The reasons why I will comply with the terms of my visa and why I will not overstay.


  • How do I organize my visa documents?

    10 Things You Can Do To Organize Your Visa Application
  • Have six months left on your passport, and extra pages for the visa. ...
  • Attach official translations of documents if necessary. ...
  • Don't staple, use paper clips. ...
  • Have a cover sheet with details of the visa application. ...
  • Use a table of contents and organizing tabs.


  • How do I write a visa cover letter?

    Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing this letter to request a Schengen Business Visa on behalf of [applicant's full name] with the passport number XXXX. Through this letter, I would like to confirm that [applicant's full name] is employed at our company [company's name] where he works as [job title or position].



    How to Write a Cover Letter For Standard Visitor Visa UK




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