UK General Visitor Visa - Evidence to be provided regarding my last trip to Europe
Recently, I've traveled to Spain & Germany with Multi-Entry Schengen Visa and my visa issued by Spanish Embassy. Received Entry & Exit stamps in Spain on my passport, then flow to Germany to visit my brother in law, but there is no stamp on my passport to prove my trip to Germany. I'm preparing my paper work to apply for UK Visitor Visa soon, Can I use hotel bills, Boarding Pass, and purchase bills that I still have from my German trip as evidence to support application?
Best Answer
Decision-makers at the British consulate are smart enough to know about how the Schengen zone works and understand that there may be evidential shortfalls for inter-zone travel.
The way to declare this type of journey into the Schengen zone is to gang it up, here's an example...
...and in the free-form section, you can make an entry like...
...that's all they need in order to tie out your declarations to your passport stamps. If you think your family connections in Germany are material you can list those in the same section.
Can I use hotel bills, Boarding Pass, and purchase bills that I still have from my German trip as evidence to support application?
Nothing stops you, but that sort of evidence isn't generally fungible and is seen as a lot weaker evidence than passport stamps and bank statements showing withdrawals commensurate with your trip expenses.
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Is travel history important for UK tourist visa?
Yes. Travel history is an important factor in the UK visa decision. Travel history shows that the applicant is a genuine visitor and has complied with the immigration laws of the countries previously visited. Previous travel to the UK, US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Schengen countries is extremely important.What are the documents required for UK standard visitor visa?
You should submit the following documents to apply for a UK visa:- UK visa application form. ...
- Two photographs. ...
- Your Valid Passport. ...
- Proof you have the financial means to cover the living costs while in the UK. ...
- Proof of accommodation. ...
- Detailed travel itinerary. ...
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- Biometric information.
Can I get a record of my travel history UK?
You can request a copy of: an electronic summary of your immigration history. landing cards we hold electronically. visa applications you submitted from outside of the UK (as part of entry clearance)LEGAL JARGONS: Guide to Acquiring A UK's Visitor's Visa to Visit A Friend, Family or For Tourism
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