Family Visit

Invitation/sponsorship letter from UK: The letter should contain the name as per passport,
contact numbers, email Id and current address, employment details, visa status of the inviter/
sponsor along with the name,relationship purpose and duration of stays of the persons being
invited from India. Also requires sponsor’s bank statements, employment proof, income tax
details, rental agreement utility bill copy, copies of passports and visa etc.

Documents from persons traveling:

1 Original passport ( 6 months validity ) Original
2 Old Passports (if any) Original
3 Covering letter to the consulates stating purpose duration and Proposed travel dates in
business or personal letter head Original
4 I.T. returns (SARAL) for last three years 1 A4 Copy each
5 Updated Bank Statement for last six months Original with bank
seal and Sign
6 Fixed Deposits and any other savings Original ( or Copy
With Letter from Bank)
If Businessmen:
1 Covering letter to the consulates should be in Business letter head Original
2 Certificate of Registration 1 A4 Copy
3 Memorandum of Association 1 A4 Copy
4 Articles of Association 1 A4 Copy
5 Partnership Deed if Partnership Firm 1 A4 Copy
6 Company Bank Statement – last 6 months Original
7 Company I.T. paper with Balance sheet - last 3 years 1 A4 Copy
If Student:
1 Leave letter from the Institution(If holiday mention the holiday dates) Original
2 ID card Copy
If EMPLOYEE:
1. 3 months Salary Slip
2. Leave letter
IF RETIRED
Retirement Proof / Letter / Pension Book Copy
NOTE
1. This Checklist and Details are for Residents of Kerala.