Categories of Visa
The British Government has broadly categorized issuance of visas into three categories.
1. Non-Settlement Visas.
2. Settlement Visas.
3. Diplomats and members of Foreign Government.

Non-Settlement Visas are issued to applicants who would like to visit UK for specific purpose and then return back to India within six months. The non-settlement category is sub categorized as follows:

1. Visitor Visa.
2. Students Visa.
3. Work Visa.
4. Working Holidaymaker Visa.
5. Overseas Domestic Workers Visa.
6. Business Visa
7. Investor Visa.
8. Permit Free Employment Visa.
9. Innovator Visa.
10. UK Ancestry Visa.
11. Transit Visa.

- Show evidence of personal circumstances in India, for example, letters of employment, evidence of a regular salary (if applicable) in the form of wage slips or bank statements, and evidence of assets.
. To satisfy the visa officer that applicant have enough money to support himself and live or stay in the UK without working or needing any help from public funds:
If applicant is supported by an employer, sponsor or anyone else, show evidence of his or her immigration status in the UK. This may include six months' itemised bank statements, pay slips and evidence that they are willing to pay for applicant's stay in the UK.

. If applicant intends going to the UK as a dependant of someone who is already there:
- Attach evidence that the applicant is related to them such as a copy of marriage certificate. If children are applying to join a parent in the UK, attach birth certificates.
- Attach evidence of their immigration status there, for example, a copy of the work-permit pages of their passport.
Note: In most cases, eligible dependants will also need visas. Any dependant/ s aged less than 16 years, included in applicant's passport, can be included in the same form, but those older will need to complete separate forms. Every applicant irrespective of the category must obtain entry clearance before travelling to the UK.