OUTBOUND VISA

United Kingdom Visa

A UK visa for Vietnamese tourists is not only an entry permit but also an opportunity to explore a diverse and fascinating world, ranging from captivating historical sites to the opportunity to interact with people from different cultures. By offering opportunities for not only wonderful travel experiences but also potential economic and academic endeavors, it enhances the ties between the two countries. Compliance with rules and being safe when touring the UK also help to develop a strong sense of personal responsibility. Preparing your application is therefore the first and most important step in guaranteeing a smooth application process and increasing your chances of being granted a UK visa. Careful preparation will help to guarantee that all information is correct and fair, improving the likelihood of acceptance and lowering the danger of difficulties during processing. So keep up with Visa5s.com to learn more about the procedures involved in applying for a UK visa, including the application process and important points.
 


UK VISA POLICY FOR OTHER COUNTRIES 

The list of countries exempt from UK visas may change over time and is periodically updated by the UK government. Below is an example of a list of countries that are typically visa-exempt:

  • European Union (EU) Members: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, West Spain, and Sweden
  • Non-EU Member Europe: Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, and Liechtenstein
  • Africa: South Africa
  • Asia: Brunei, Israel, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea, and Japan
  • Australia and the Pacific: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, USA
  • Nam Phi: Chile

Please be advised that in order to determine whether your nationality is exempt from a visa, you should verify the latest information available on the UK Visas and Immigration Agency's official website to make sure your eligibility is correct and updated.

Selecting the correct type of visa for your intended purpose is a crucial step in ensuring that you are able to enter and lawfully travel, study, or do business.


OVERVIEW INFORMATION ABOUT TYPES OF UK VISA 

Purpose of trip

Duration

Condition

Type of visa that can be applied for

Visit: tourism; visit relatives and friends; go on business

Short-term, from a few days to a few weeks

Travel/visit relatives: Prove financial capacity and plan to return to Vietnam.

Go on business: Requires an invitation letter from the company, information about job purpose, and may require proof of financial.

Standard Visitor Visa

Study: Study abroad

It usually lasts for the duration of the course.

You need to be accepted into a school, have proof of financial, and usually need health insurance.

Short-term study visa (6 months, but not more than 11 months)

Family reunion

Short-term or long-term

Proof of family relationships and visitation plans may be required.

  1. Parents of children at school (up to 12 months)
  2. Family of settled people (settlement)
  3. Family members of the European Economic Area (EEA) and Swiss nationals

Work: Temporary/long-term work/internal transfer between company branches

It depends on the visa type and labor contract.

A labor contract and an invitation letter from the company are required.

  1. Points-based system, Tier 1
  2. Work: applications made outside the UK
  3. Temporary Work
  4. And some other work categories

Settlement

Permanent or long-term settlement

Usually requires continuous residence, no legal violations, and may require financial or language testing.

  1. Family of settled people (settlement)
  2. Settlement for current and former members of the HM Armed Forces and their dependents
  3. Returning residents
  4. Family reunion to join asylum seekers


UK VISA APPLICATION DOCUMENTS FOR FOREIGNERS AND VIETNAMESE ACCORDING TO THE PURPOSE OF ENTRY

LIST OF DOCUMENTS

BUSINESS VISA UK

VISIT RELATIVES VISA UK

TOURIST VISA UK

DOCUMENTS APPLY TO ALL APPLICANTS

  1. Original valid passport and expired old passport (if any);
  2. Pages with information about entry visas for Schengen countries, Australia, USA, Canada, and New Zealand for new and old passports on A4 paper;
  3. 03 latest taken photos sized 3.5x4.5cm;
  4. ID card on A4 paper;
  5. Household registration book on A4 paper;
  6. Marriage certificate (if any) on A4 paper;
  7. Birth certificate of applicant + children (if any) on A4 paper;
  8. Work permit and Temporary Residence Card/ Long-term Visa (if you are a foreigner).

FINANCIAL RECORDS: ASSETS

  1. House-owning documents;
  2. Personal bank account statement within the last 6 months;
  3. Savings book (if any)
  4. Credit cards (American Express, Visa Card, Master Card) and payment invoices within the last 3 months or bank account statements within the last 6 months.
  1. House-owning documents;
  2. Personal bank account statement within the last 6 months;
  3. Confirm the minimum savings deposit balance of $10,000 deposited at least 3 months in advance;
  4. Credit cards (American Express, Visa Card, Master Card) and payment invoices within the last 3 months or bank statements within the last 6 months.

PROOF OF EMPLOYMENT

BUSINESS OWNER OR SHAREHOLDER CONTRIBUTING CAPITAL

  1. Business registration certificate;
  2. Tax reports for the most recent 3 months and payment slips to the State Budget;
  3. Original company bank account statement for the most recent 3 months.
  1. Business registration certificate;
  2. Tax receipts for the most recent 6 months;
  3. Value-added tax report for the most recent 6 months;
  4. Company bank statement for the most recent 6 months.

SALARY EMPLOYEES

  1. Business registration certificate and tax report for the last 3 months;
  2. Labor contract (bilingual Vietnamese-English or English);
  3. Business decision letter with the company’s commitment to paying for the trip (bilingual);
  4. Payroll of the last 3 months (original);
  5. Personal account statement for the most recent 3 months (original copy with bank red stamp).
  1. Labor contract (bilingual Vietnamese-English or English);
  2. Leave application form (original);
  3. Payroll of the last 6 months or 6-month salary statement (if receiving salary via bank);
  4. Certified copies of social insurance and health insurance books.

RETIRE

NA

  1. Retirement book/card;
  2. Social insurance/health insurance book.

STUDENT

NA

  1. Student card;
  2. School certification;
  3. Transcript.

DOCUMENTS FROM PARTNER/RELATIVE IN THE UK (SCAN SENT VIA EMAIL)

  1. Invitation letter sent by the partner. The invitation letter has the company logo, date, and detailed information of the invitee, including full name, company, duration of trip and stay, reason and purpose of trip, and description of the working relationship between the two parties,...;
  2. Business establishment license of the inviter company, or business registration license of the inviter side;
  3. If the applicants go on a business trip to the inviter company for the first time, you need to prove the working relationship between the two parties, such as a contract, paper supply invoice, customs declaration, etc;
  4. Passport of the inviter person (if any).
  1. Invitation
  2. Passport of the inviter person
  3. Accommodation confirmation, electricity, and water bills
  4. Documents proving work and finances

Documents that prove the family relationship between the foreigner and the sponsor, such as birth certificates and marriage certificates, or in the case of non-relatives, can be replaced by a written commitment from the inviter about the reason for the invitation, purpose of the trip, and length of stay.

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PROCESSING TIME

  1. UK visa applications are normally process within 3–4 working weeks.
  2. From December 13, 2023, the UK Visas and Immigration Department has reopened the ability to purchase Priority (PV-5 working days) and Super Priority (SPV-1 working days) processing services jobs for any new visa application in the following visa subclasses:
  • Entrepreneurship and dependents
  • Reformer and dependent
  • High-potential individuals and dependents

In cases of urgent applications, additional fees must be paid according to regulations.

UK VISA FEES 2024

List of fees

Pound

U.S. dollar

Standard Visitor Visa application

£115

$146

VFS biometric fee and passport return

£50

$64

PV (priority)

£500

$636

SPV (Super Priority)

£1,000

$1273

Note about UK visa fees:

  • Fees may go up or down at the time of payment.
  • Any payments made online or at a UK Visa Application Center at the time of your appointment are payable in USD.

Duration and number of entries

The UK visa is valid for 6 months, good for single or multiple entries, with a maximum stay of 180 days.

 

LOCATION TO SUBMIT UK VISA APPLICATION IN VIETNAM 2024

UK Visa Application Center

VFS Global Ho Chi Minh City

VFS Global Hanoi

VFS Global Da Nang

ADDRESS

5th Floor, Resco Building, No. 94-96 Nguyen Du Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

G04, G floor, Ocean Park building, No. 1 Dao Duy Anh, Phuong Mai Ward, Dong Da District, Hanoi, Vietnam

6th Floor, ACB Building, 218 Bach Dang, Phuoc Ninh Ward, Hai Chau District, Da Nang, Vietnam

OPENING HOURS (EXCEPT HOLIDAYS)

  • Application time: Monday–Friday: 08:30–15:00
  • Results return time: Monday–Friday: 13:00–16:00
  • Application time: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 08:30–15:00
  • Results return time: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 13:00–16:00


GENERAL PROCESS FOR APPLYING FOR A UK VISA 2024: APPLICABLE TO ALL APPLICATIONS

Step 1: 
FILL OUT THE ONLINE VISA APPLICATION

Step 2: 
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

  • After paying for your UK visa application, you will select "Book an appointment" and be forwarded to VFS's appointment booking page.
  • Pay VFS service fees and other service fees, if any.
  • Appointments can only be canceled two days in advance.

Step 3:  
UPLOAD DOCUMENTS AND SUBMIT DIRECT APPLICATIONS

  • Upload UK visa application according to regulations at least 24 hours before going to VFS to submit your passport according to the appointment.
  • If you cannot upload your documents yourself, you can bring all your documents to VFS and use VFS's document scanning service. And VFS will charge additional fees. Please double-check the fee at the time you proceed.

Step 4:
SUBMIT YOUR PASSPORT AND TAKE A BIOMETRIC MARK

  • If you have uploaded all the documents, you just need to bring your passport and get fingerprinted by appointment.
  • If not, you must bring all documents to VFS on the day of your biometrics appointment.

Step 5:
GET UK VISA RESULTS

  • If you have registered for express delivery, just wait for the call to notify you of the results and wait to receive your passport at home.
  • If you want to save delivery time, you can go back to the VFS center to get results directly after receiving notification of visa results.


IMPORTANT NOTES WHEN APPLYING FOR A UK VISA 2024

Here are a few essential points to remember when preparing to apply for a UK visa to avoid any delays, rejections, and other unpleasant situations:

  1. Understand requirements and specifications: Read and comprehend UK rules and regulations carefully. Additionally, each applicant, including children, has to submit a separate application form and application fee.
  2. Prepare complete and accurate documents:
  • Verify the accuracy and completeness of your documents. To prevent further requests or rejections owing to incomplete information, carefully review every document and piece of information.
  • All documents submitted with the application must have English translations attached. Except for a few documents that are approved in Vietnamese and are listed in the list of documents to be provided.
  • Except for the passport, other papers can be supplied as A4 copies, scanned copies, or originals. A notarized copy must be certified as a true copy and marked as such by the local People's Committee or the state notary office.
  • When applying, please include your original passport.
  1. Be mindful of the processing time:
  • Send in your application by the deadline specified, and keep an eye on the processing procedure. If possible, apply for a UK visa at least 4 weeks before the expected departure date to allow adequate processing time and final pressure relief. Make sure you supply all required documentation and fully complete the application form. Although the Consulate/Embassy may require you to provide additional information before making a decision on the application in some cases, in the majority of cases, the Consulate General/Embassy will make a decision on your application based only on the information submitted on the application.
  • The earliest you can apply for a visa is three months before the day you intend to enter the UK.
  1. Demonstrate your financial capability:
  • Make sure you have sufficient funds to cover the cost of your trip. Give detailed and honest information about your financial situation and sources of income.
  • The Consulate General recommends against making any financial commitments before learning the outcome of your visa application, such as booking a flight.
  • Pay special attention to the purpose of the trip. If you are applying for a visa for a specific purpose, such as tourism, study, or work, make sure your purpose is clearly and reasonably described in your visa application and matches the documents submitted.
  1. Do not falsify information: Never try to update your profile with false information. False information might cause rejection and serious issues with one's reputation.
  2. Find out about your past immigration experiences: If you have prior immigration experience, confirm that it is unblemished and that you are not facing any legal troubles that might influence your decision to apply for a new visa.
  3. Consult professional advice: If you have any questions or concerns, you should consult qualified professional advice or an experienced lawyer to ensure you comprehend the procedure and have the necessary assistance. Our staff has over ten years of expertise; therefore, we are sure we can help you get everything ready so everything runs smoothly. Do not hesitate to contact professional UK visa service companies like us at VISA5S.COM via the hotline at 0938.228.856.
  4. Check the progress of your application frequently: If your application is being processed online, check the status frequently to make sure you do not miss any notifications or additional requests.

You can reduce the possibility of delays or rejections while applying for a visa by being cautious and making sure you are in complete compliance with all rules and regulations.


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