Are scanned and printed supporting documents accepted for UK visitor visa?
I am a freelance computer programmer who works on a contract basis with individual clients as well as companies.
As most of my clients are either overseas or far away, all of my work is done from home. This means that all contracts and invoices are handled digitally. e.g. I sign the contract and send it to the other party and vice versa.
Similarly the invoices for the client are also digitally generated and sent.
I do have tax returns available in original but it's not for a long period and my income now differs substantially from what it was during the last taxation period and the new financial year is not yet complete. Hence these invoices and contracts would be the only proof of my employment and income (apart from bank statements but that's not very reliable according to the case officers from last refusal).
So now If I wish to apply for a Standard UK visitor visa. How do I include these payslips, invoices and contracts in a form that would be considered reliable by the case officer?
Are printed copies of the documents acceptable as it'd be virtually impossible to get a physical paper invoice/payslip signed by the client over a courier in time.
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Do I need to send original documents for UK visa?
All documents, apart from passports, can be originals, scans or photocopies. If you submit a document that is not in English or Welsh, it must be accompanied by a full translation that can be independently verified by the Home Office.How do I upload documents for UK visitor visa?
You need to upload your documents once you reach the evidence section of the application form. Click 'choose file' on the application form and select the file you need. If your upload is successful, you'll see it under the 'Files added' heading on the application form. You can then add more files if you need to.Do I need to scan all pages of my passport for UK visa?
You must scan the entire passport of every passport you're submitting, including blank pages. Yes it is necessary to fully scan every passport you used to enter the UK during your current visa route.Do bank statements need to be stamped for UK visa?
It is not a requirement that electronic bank statements or pass books must be stamped on each page or accompanied by a supporting letter.How to upload documents for VFS global biometric appointment | Documents upload for UK VISA
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