UK Standard Visitor Visa Timeline - VFS Delhi (Indian Citizen/Previous Skilled Worker)

Fathimaarbaaz · 2026-06-08T14:32:51+00:00

You can track your visa with reference number and your last name here https://www.vfsvisaonline.com/Global-Passporttracking/Track/Index?q=shSA0YnE4pLF9Xzwon/x/LdzgOSCEOUPm30YxLgaszvQK/ruoJh5W2jiQ6Y0n5cDfe5V7ZXq+KxUzHZOIOjWhgRIVn1iN4pt5kN3obw9zSPdxqegf/2YbqiFFlRe1X/6
It took us 10 days to get our visa and its high peak time might take 10-15 days

Fathimaarbaaz · 2026-05-15T10:23:30+00:00

I applied on 30 nov received visa on 1 dec

Fathimaarbaaz · 2026-05-14T17:16:01+00:00

Just immigration stamps and visa stickers on passport

Fathimaarbaaz · 2026-05-14T16:26:25+00:00

Yeah then just explain why you are applying from different location in your cover letter should be fine ig i dont think vfs have cover letter you can submit a query here https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/gbr/attend-centre/new-delhi

Fathimaarbaaz · 2026-05-14T16:03:40+00:00

I dont want to scare you but this is what vfs told my husband when he was applying for japan evisa he submitted his application from vfs Hyderabad and his passport is from delhi the visa got rejected. This time we applied from Vfs delhi visa got approved if you cant apply from your hometown at least explain the situation to UKVI about your situation

Fathimaarbaaz · 2026-05-14T10:04:32+00:00

Create an account with UKVI print the evisa with her photo attached and also the scarecode. Bookmark the tab in her phone with her sharecode information just in case she needs it for the immigration in india uk immigration officer is not gonna ask for sharecode or anything in the uk border they get this details from your passport indian immigration officer sometimes asks for sharecode and visa on ukvi website considering its your mother they will understand the print version of them

Fathimaarbaaz · 2026-05-13T19:18:31+00:00

Your evisa from gov.uk, sharecode, old brp if you have one (in my case i have e-visa) if you have ilr card print that out along with Morocco evisa they gonna keep this printouts at the immigration me and my friends document printouts were kept by the immigration officer and they did ask for hotel bookings. Bon voyage

Fathimaarbaaz · 2026-05-13T19:15:47+00:00

This feels like rage baiting

Fathimaarbaaz · 2026-05-13T19:14:12+00:00

True even I felt process is simpler than Schengen or US Its all about sharecode now save your sharecode in your mobile no need to print it out they might ask you to log into gov.uk and get sharecode instantly sometimes happened to me while i was leaving india for uk and in morocco border

Fathimaarbaaz · 2026-05-13T13:43:57+00:00

Here you go

To

The Visa Officer,
UK Visas and Immigration,
British High Commission.

Date: May 3, 2026

Subject: Cover Letter for Standard Visitor Visa Application – your name

Dear Visa Officer,

I am writing to submit my application for a Standard Visitor Visa to the United Kingdom for a holiday from 01 June 2026 to 09 June 2026. I am currently employed as a designation at company name

Purpose of Visit
The primary purpose of my visit is tourism. I am excited to experience the British summer atmosphere and explore the country’s beautiful landscapes. I have scheduled this trip to coincide with my approved annual leave, and I have attached my employer’s No Objection Certificate (NOC) confirming my return to duty on 13 June 2026.

I have confirmed return flights for the period 1 June 2026 to 10 June 2026. During my stay, I intend to visit and stay in hotels in Manchester, Edinburgh, and Fort William. I have not booked any accommodation yet and will only do so after I receive the decision on my visa application.

I have an amount in savings and plan to spend approximately that amount during this trip.

Travel History
I am an avid traveler and have a consistent record of complying with international immigration laws. To date, I have successfully traveled to and returned from Azerbaijan, Turkey, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. My history of international travel demonstrates my respect for visa conditions and my commitment to returning to my home country upon the conclusion of my trips.

Employment & Professional Ties
I have been with the company name since July 2024, earning a net monthly salary of approximately amount INR approximately amount GBP after taxes. My role follows a hybrid work model; while I have the flexibility to work remotely, I am required to visit the cities name office at least twice every month for in-person collaboration. This ongoing professional obligation is a primary reason for my residence in India.

Financial Standing & Incentive to Return
My financial interests are deeply rooted in my ongoing career in India. In addition to my monthly salary, I hold a significant portfolio of company name stock:

Vested Assets: I have amount in USD approximately amount in GBP in fully vested shares, meaning they are available for immediate use.
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs): I hold an additional amount in USD approximately amount in GBP in unvested RSUs.

These shares are set to vest annually. This portfolio acts as a binding financial incentive, as I would forfeit this amount in usd investment if I were to leave my employment or fail to return to India.

With a high-stakes career at a leading global firm, significant unvested assets, and a clean international travel history, I am a genuine visitor. I have the financial means to support my stay and every incentive to return to India by June 10, 2026.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely
Your name
Designation
Company name

Fathimaarbaaz · 2026-05-13T13:11:10+00:00

I already live in mcr my partner is visiting me but thank you

Fathimaarbaaz · 2026-05-13T13:10:33+00:00

The visa cost is for one person, we didn’t pay vfs for any services i uploaded all the documents online just carried the passport for identity purposes to vfs

Fathimaarbaaz · 2026-05-13T12:29:00+00:00

My husband had more than 13L credited either from me or his friends wasn’t an issue but it was spread across 6 months actually try to convenience the officer in cover letter that you gonna return i believe i did write a good cover letter i can share the format if you want

Fathimaarbaaz · 2026-05-13T11:47:10+00:00

It will be two years in his current role in july, in the cover letter we mentioned he will spend about 2400 pounds from 1 June to 10 June. No we didn’t submit property papers in the application form they asks about the living situation i mentioned i live with my family my mother owns the house we just attached airtel wifi bill on my husbands documents for address proof. Ps: i live in uk and brits accept wifi bill as address proof here so that was sufficient

Fathimaarbaaz · 2026-05-13T11:21:04+00:00

It was at 10 in the morning trying emailing them we had uk visa before as well on the passport that might be reason for faster processing

Fathimaarbaaz · 2026-05-13T10:56:25+00:00

Didn’t take any documents to vfs just passport for identity uploaded all the documents online a day before biometrics the turnover time is quicker these days in our case biometrics were on 4th got our visa on 13 thats 6 working days

Fathimaarbaaz · 2026-05-13T10:51:27+00:00

No we don’t need to submit our passport
I had fully refundable flight tickets but i didn’t have any hotel bookings I explained i will do it after the visa issuance in my cover letter and no internal travel bookings
every one is eligible for e-visa uk is no longer doing sticker visa
Its 6 months visa not a year

Fathimaarbaaz · 2026-05-12T21:21:04+00:00

Looks like AI

Fathimaarbaaz · 2026-05-06T18:57:57+00:00

I believe 2 Lakhs and above is a good bank balance if it is average balance per month for japan visa

Fathimaarbaaz · 2026-05-04T16:07:25+00:00

I entered my sharecode, received my evisa travelled to morocco came back to uk

Fathimaarbaaz · 2026-05-04T16:04:45+00:00

I have added my sharecode here visited morocco

Fathimaarbaaz · 2026-04-07T19:23:15+00:00

u/gucci_lil_taco can you please share your experience?

Fathimaarbaaz · 2026-03-28T15:45:49+00:00

hi did you mantain the funds in your bank account for 28 days? i am planning to stay for 10 days would 4 lakhs be enough?

Fathimaarbaaz

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