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Documents, forms & checklists

Core documents & forms

The document list, passport and photo rules, and the application form itself.

7 UK resources in this topic

Requirements & how-to guidance

  • Documents for a UK visa applicationGuidance

    The documents required for each UK visa route.

  • Passport requirementsGuidance

    To travel to the UK you need a passport or travel document that stays valid for your whole visit, though the exact requirements can vary depending on the visa route you are using.

  • Photo requirementsGuidance

    For most UK immigration applications your photo is a digital selfie captured through the UK Immigration: ID Check app, which must show your face clearly against a plain, light-coloured background with no face or head coverings except for religious or medical reasons.

  • Application formGuidance

    Almost all UK visa and immigration applications are made through the official online service on GOV.UK, where you complete the form, pay the application fee and (usually) the immigration health surcharge, then prove your identity either through a smartphone app or at a visa application centre.

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