Do Indian documents need to be endorsed by the Ministry of External Affairs when applying for a UK Visitor Visa?
I am applying for UK standard visa from India to meet my husband living in the UK.
I already have my passport with my husband's name endorsed. The VFS agency has asked for my marriage certificate. Should I submit the marriage certificate attested by Ministry of External Affairs or just the certificate without attestation is enough?
Best Answer
All documents you submit should be:
Translated into English (if not already in English). The translation should be done by an office authorized for such translations.
The documents should be endorsed by the issuing agency, and then further by the Ministry of External Affairs if its a government issued document (like a degree, a marriage certificate, property titles, etc.)
Bank statements do not need external endorsements, but rather should be on official bank letterhead and property notarized/signed. If they are not in English, they should be translated and both the original and translated copy be provided.
Source: many, many, many dealings in this area.
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What are the documents required for UK tourist visa from India?
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR UK VISITOR VISA- Personal details.
- Salary and financial details.
- Travel itinerary and travel history.
- Proof that you can fund your stay adequately.
- Proof that you can pay for your air travel to and from the UK.
- Proof that you will leave the UK at the end of the visit.
What are the mandatory documents for any visa application?
Information to be Provided with Visa Application Form- Name of the applicant.
- Date of birth.
- Passport number.
- Profession.
- Dates of travel/stay at your destination country.
- Contact address in the destination country.
How can I get Indian embassy attestation in UK?
One self-attested copy Applicant's proof of address (Any utility bill like light,gas or water bill or Council Tax bill or Driving license). Original and one copy of Power of Attorney/affidavit with one passport size photograph pasted on the last page of POA near the place of executants' signature.How can I get attested by Indian Embassy?
Attestation by Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. (Address: Ground Floor, Patiala House, Tilak Marg, New Delhi). The certificate/documents for attestation should be submitted to the Embassy/Consulate along with a photocopy of the certificate/document and a copy of his/her passport.Standard Visitor Visa UK Documents
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