UK Visit Visa Application & Document Checking Services
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- Written by: Muhammad Khalid Khokhar
Our immigration solicitors review your completed UK visit visa application and documents before you submit it to UKVI, to avoid costly mistakes.
The application review costs a fixed fee of £600 + VAT and helps identify potential errors or missing evidence, improving your chances of a successful outcome. We check that your funds, ties to home, sponsor letter and travel plans show you will leave the UK at the end of your visit.
- Family, tourist, business and marriage visitor applications checked
- Funds and source of money reviewed
- UK sponsor's invitation and finances checked
- Fixed £600 + VAT, online or in person
For a Visitor visa application & document checking service, call Wembley Solicitors today at 020 3417 3700 or book an appointment online.
Table of Contents
- What do you check on a visit visa application?
- Which visit visa documents do you check?
- Which visitor requirements do you test?
- What mistakes do you find most often?
- How much does a visit visa document check cost?
- How does the visit visa application checking service work?
- How long does a visit visa document check take?
- When should I book a visit visa document check?
- Frequently asked questions
- Completed your visit visa application?
What do you check on a visit visa application?
A solicitor reviews your draft form and evidence against Appendix V and the visitor guidance.
- Purpose of visit and permitted activities
- Funds to cover the trip, and where large deposits came from
- Employment, family and property ties to your home country
- UK sponsor's invitation, status and ability to support you
- Previous travel and any past refusals declared
- Consistency between the form and every document
Which visit visa documents do you check?
We check your evidence and your UK sponsor's.
- Passport and previous passports with travel history
- Bank statements, usually 6 months, with salary credits visible
- Employer letter confirming leave, role and salary
- Business registration or property documents
- Sponsor's invitation letter, passport or eVisa, and bank statements
- Travel itinerary and accommodation details
Which visitor requirements do you test?
We test that your evidence proves each requirement for a genuine visitor.
- You will leave the UK at the end of the visit
- You can fund the trip without working or using public funds
- You will only do permitted activities
- The visit is no longer than 6 months
- You will not live in the UK through frequent or long visits
More detail: Standard Visitor visa and family visitor visa.
What mistakes do you find most often?
Most visitor refusals come from finances that raise questions rather than answer them.
- Large unexplained deposits shortly before applying
- Trip cost out of proportion to income
- Weak evidence of a job or business to return to
- Sponsor letter that doesn't explain the relationship
- Previous refusals not declared
Already refused? See UK visit visa refusal.
How much does a visit visa document check cost?
Our visit visa document check is a fixed £600 + VAT. No VAT is charged if you live outside the UK and instruct us directly. The Home Office visa fee is paid separately and rose on 8 April 2026; check the current amount on GOV.UK before paying.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Our document check | £600 + VAT |
| Home Office visa fee | Set by duration, paid to UKVI |
How does the visit visa application checking service work?
You complete the application yourself, a solicitor checks it, and you submit once every issue is fixed.
- Complete your online application on GOV.UK and save it as a draft, without paying or submitting.
- Book the application checking service online or call Wembley Solicitors on 020 3417 3700.
- Send us copies of your draft form, your documents and your UK sponsor's.
- A solicitor checks every answer and document against the Immigration Rules, including the genuine visitor requirements.
- We go through the findings with you online, by phone or face to face, and explain how to fix each issue.
- Make the corrections, then submit on GOV.UK, pay the Home Office fee, and attend your biometrics appointment.
How long does a visit visa document check take?
Most visit visa document checks are completed within 1-3 working days of receiving all your documents.
- Standard: completed within 1-3 working days
- Same day: available depending on the complexity of your case, confirmed when you book
- One-off service, with no retainer or ongoing fees
When should I book a visit visa document check?
Book 3-4 weeks before you plan to apply, and leave enough time before your travel date for the Home Office decision.
- You can apply up to 3 months before you travel
- Bank statements and your sponsor's documents should be recent when you apply
- A same-day appointment may be possible for urgent cases, depending on complexity
Frequently asked questions
A fixed £600 + VAT, with no hidden extras.
No. If you live outside the UK and instruct us yourself, our £600 fee is not subject to UK VAT. If your UK sponsor instructs us, VAT is added.
Yes. Many family visit checks are booked by the UK relative, and we review both sides of the evidence.
It depends on your nationality. Visa nationals need a visit visa; most others need an Electronic Travel Authorisation. We confirm which applies.
No, you submit it yourself. For full preparation, see our visit visa application preparation service.
Completed your visit visa application?
Call Wembley Solicitors on 020 3417 3700 for an expert review of your completed Standard Visitor visa application forms and supporting evidence before you submit them to UKVI.
Muhammad Khalid Khokhar
Solicitor & Director – Immigration, Commercial Lease & Family Law
Muhammad Khalid Khokhar is the Director of Wembley Solicitors and a qualified UK solicitor with extensive experience in immigration law, commercial lease disputes, and family law matters.
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