The following documentation is mandatory:

• Valid passport with at least 1 blank page (both sides) so we can insert your visa
  
• Completed and signed visa application form.
• Proof of payment of the visa fee for your visa category. You can find out more information about visa application fees on this website.
  
• 1 clear, passport sized (45mm x 35mm), color photograph. Details of specifics of photograph requirements can be found on the UK Border Agency website.
  
  
  

Supporting documents

It is important you submit original documents and a good quality photocopy of each original document you are submitting. The UK Border Agency encounters a lot of forged documents, and it is easier to confirm an original document is genuine. The UK Border Agency can examine original documents to make sure that they have not been tampered with. We appreciate that some documents are too valuable for you to submit with your visa application. The UK Border Agency will accept attested photocopies of the following documents:-

• A sponsor's passport
• US Green card
• Identity card
• Credit card
• Land/property documents.
  
  

In these cases, please send a good quality attested photocopy of the original. Please also make sure that you do not laminate the documents you submit in support of your visa application. Please do not include cash or travellers cheques with your visa application.

Please see the UK Border Agency website for more information on Supporting Documents Checklists.