EuropeVisa RequiredUpdated 2026-10-22

United Kingdom Visa

Standard Visitor Visa (Tourist)

Key Facts

Fee

from ¥1,700 (incl. visa + service fees)

Processing

7–15 working days (5-day / 24-hour priority available)

Validity

2/5/10 years optional

Stay

up to 180 days per entry

Entries

Multiple entry

United Kingdom Visa Documents · At a GlanceChecklist

Bottom line: for a United Kingdom visa the core is passport + photo + application form + financial proof + employment/identity proof — the rest is situational.

① PassportValid 6+ months, ≥2 blank pages

② Passport photo ×2Taken within 6 months, 35×45mm

③ Application formComplete online, print & sign

④ ID / household registerBoth sides + full copy

⑤ Financial proof6-month bank statements, ≥RMB 30–50k balance

⑥ Employment/identity proofEmployment certificate + business licence

By your status

Employed: + business licence, 6-month salary statements

Freelancer: + asset proof, income source statement

Student: + enrolment certificate, birth certificate (minors)

Retired: + pension certificate, pension statements

Itinerary & insurance (most countries)

Round-trip flight reservation (refundable), hotel booking covering the whole trip, detailed itinerary, and travel insurance (mandatory in some countries, ≥€30,000 cover).

United Kingdom specific notes

✅ E-visa: apply online, then present the electronic confirmation — no sticker needed.
📍 Handled by VFS Global; submit at a centre (biometrics may be required).
eVisa; not restricted by household registration — apply at any of 15 centres nationwide.

The above is a general framework (updated 2026-10-22). Requirements change yearly — for exact balance amounts, which documents need translation/notarisation, and current policy, ask an advisor for the exact list

Where to Apply

Applications are handled by VFS Global. Submit at a visa application centre in your consular district; biometrics (fingerprints) may be required.

Key Documents

Passport valid 6+ months with blank pages
Recent passport photo meeting consulate specs
Bank statements showing stable income (6 months)
Employment certificate / student or retirement proof
Round-trip flight + hotel booking / itinerary

Important Notes

e-Visa applied entirely online through the official portal.
Final approval rests with the destination country's consulate.

Final visa approval is decided by United Kingdom's consulate. Information is for reference and should be confirmed against the current official requirements before applying.