When applying for a Tier 1 visa to the United Kingdom, make sure to complete the supporting documents that are needed for the application process. Failure to comply with the requirements may result into your application for a Tier 1 visa being refused, on the grounds that you have sent insufficient evidence, in which case your fee will not be refunded.

You need to send the original copies of the following:

 

  • Two recent colored passport photos (45mm x 35 mm) with white background; must be clear, not framed and taken without any accessory that covers any part of the face, unless accessory is worn for religious reasons.

  • Valid passport or travel document

  • Proof of

    • qualifications: You must send either an original certificate of award, or - if you have just successfully completed your degree and are still awaiting the certificate or if you no longer have the certificate and the awarding institution will not be able to issue a replacement - an original academic reference from the awarding institution along with an original academic transcript.

    • previous earnings: You must send at least two documents from different sources. These can be payslips, personal bank statements, a letter from your employer or from your managing agent/accountant, an official tax document, dividend vouchers, invoice explanations or payment summaries, or company/business accounts. Two types of supporting documents are required for each source of earning that you claim and these documents must come from different sources.

    • UK work or study experience: This must be an original letter from the UK institution or from a UK-based overseas institution at which you studied and must bear a letterhead and the official stamp of the institution.

    • nationality in a majority English speaking country/passing an English language test/your degree having been taught in English

    • maintenance funds showing that you have had at least GBP 800 in the form of cash funds in your account at all times over the three-month period.

    • HSMP transitional arrangements (if applicable)