Know your UK visitor visa documents are right, before you apply.
A UK Standard Visitor visa document checker: upload your documents and get a clear, requirement-by-requirement readiness review against the current Immigration Rules, with the specific gaps that lead to a refusal and how to fix them. Two reviews for Was $20 Now $10.
Launch offer — 50% off for a limited number of users
- Private & encrypted
- Cites the rules
- Results in minutes

Sample review
Likely to be refusedAwards ceremony trip, refused on funds
£1,503.22 of the savings discounted for one reason: nothing in the bundle showed where it came from.
See what you get
All sample reviewsThree complete worked examples — one likely approval, one borderline, one likely refusal — laid out exactly as you would receive them. Fictional cases, real depth.
- Likely Refusal
Awards ceremony trip, refused on funds
£1,503.22 of the savings discounted for one reason: nothing in the bundle showed where it came from.
6 findings · 8 action items
- Borderline
Family visit to Manchester, two things missing
Strong ties, evidenced sponsorship — and a passport page that was never in the bundle.
7 findings · 6 action items
- Likely Approval
Business trip to London, fully documented
Every limb strong or neutral, none weak — and £9,418.60 of evidenced funds against a £2,340.00 trip.
8 findings · 5 action items
How it works
Three steps, about ten minutes of your time. No forms to fill in and no call to book — you upload what you already have, and we check it against the requirements and refusal risks that decide most UK Standard Visitor visa applications.
- Step 1
Upload your documents
Add your passport, financial evidence and supporting documents securely.
PDFs or phone photos. Nothing is shared, and you can request deletion at any time.
- Step 2
We check them against the rules
Each document is read and matched to the requirements it needs to satisfy.
Every finding cites the paragraph of the Immigration Rules it comes from.
- Step 3
Get your readiness review
A structured breakdown of each requirement, the gaps, and exactly how to fix them.
Back in minutes, with the gaps ordered by how much they put the application at risk.
Before you apply
All visa guidesFree, source-linked answers on funds, the genuine visitor test, and the other questions that decide most UK Standard Visitor visa applications.
Documents checklist for a UK Standard Visitor visa
For a UK Standard Visitor visa you generally need a valid passport, evidence of funds (bank statements), proof of your employment or study, your travel and accommodation plans, and evidence of ties to your home country. Exact documents depend on your circumstances.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK Standard Visitor visa?
- It is the visa most people need to visit the UK for tourism, family visits, business meetings or short courses. Applicants must show they are a genuine visitor, will leave at the end of their stay, and can fund the trip without working or accessing public funds.
What does a UK visitor visa document checker actually check?
- SaviCheck reads the documents you upload — passport, bank statements, employment or study evidence, travel and accommodation plans — and matches each one against the specific Appendix V requirements it needs to satisfy, citing the exact rule for every finding.
Why do UK Standard Visitor visa applications get refused?
- Most refusals come down to the caseworker not being satisfied you are a genuine visitor who will leave the UK, or that your funds are adequate and clearly evidenced. Inconsistent paperwork and weak ties to your home country are common contributing factors.
What happens if my UK visa is refused?
- Standard Visitor refusals generally carry no right of appeal, so most applicants reapply. The refusal notice lists the specific concerns raised — a stronger fresh application addresses each one directly, which is exactly what a readiness review before you apply is for.
What documents do I need for a UK visitor visa?
- Generally a valid passport, recent bank statements, proof of employment or study, your travel and accommodation plans, and evidence of ties to your home country. Exact documents depend on your circumstances.
How long does a UK visitor visa application take?
- Standard processing is typically a few weeks, though times vary by country and season. A readiness review before you submit does not speed up a decision, but it reduces the chance of a refusal that would cost you the time and the fee.
What you'll need
- Passport (bio-data page)Valid for the whole of your intended stay.
- Bank statements (last 3–6 months)Shows funds to cover travel, accommodation and living costs.
- Employment / study evidenceLetter confirming role, salary and approved leave, or student status.
- Travel & accommodation plansFlight reservations, hotel bookings or an invitation letter.
- Ties to home countryProperty, family, ongoing commitments showing intent to return.
Simple pricing
50% offOne payment. Two full document reviews so you can fix issues and check again.
Was $20Now $10/ 2 reviews
Launch offer for a limited number of users. Charged in your local currency at checkout.
Get startedYour documents are handled privately and are never shared. You can request deletion at any time.
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