How To Clear Your UK Visa Interview? Here’s A Guide

by Shreya Ghosh
How To Clear Your UK Visa Interview? Here’s A Guide

Clearing a visa interview is actually quite stressful, but not impossible. The last step of the visa application process is the ‘Visa Interview’. After submitting an online application, documents, and visa fees, the last step is a visa interview with the UK Embassy/ Consulate. If you want to know ‘how to clear your UK visa interview’, then keep reading.

This visa interview is the most crucial step in the entire process as the visa officers will evaluate and determine the final results on the basis of this interview. The qualification of an applicant for a UK visa depends on this interview. One important point to remember is that the questions and answers differ for every type of visa application.

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The Compulsory Documents While Applying For The UK Visa:

  • UK visa application form
  • Photographs
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Valid passport
  • Travel itinerary
  • Proof of your financial means to show that you can expense the costs while living in the UK
  • You need to submit a letter of invitation if you are going to stay at someone’s house. He/she has to be a legal resident or a UK national.
  • Receipt of the paid Visa fees
  • You will be required to submit your biometric information if you are willing to stay in the UK for more than 6 months and applying for that visa.

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Some Answers That You Should Keep In Mind:

  • The purpose and the reasons behind your visit to the UK.
  • Based on your travel history, you need to tell if you have visited the UK prior to your trip.
  • You need to mention your occupation/ profession.
  • You will also be asked if you have any relatives there. If yes, then you have to describe your relationship with them.
  • They can ask for the entire duration of your stay in the country. If you are traveling a lot of places or have an extensive travel plan, you might have elaborate on everything.
  • They will ask you about the trip’s sponsor. If you are sponsoring yourself, then you will be asked about your financial status and whether you can cover every travel expense.
  • You will be asked about your companion on the trip. If you are travelling alone, then you might be asked reasons for that.
  • They will also ask for your address in India and the place where you will stay in the UK. The UK address needs to be the same as that on your visa application form.

You can easily clear your interview with a positive attitude and the perfect answers.

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