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PLAB 2 visa: How to ensure your application is successful

Hi, my name is Prem. I am an IMG from India, and I have recently received my PLAB 2 visa to the UK. In today's blog, I am going to tell you about my experience of applying for the PLAB 2 visa, which I hope will help make your application successful too.

First of all, congratulations on passing the PLAB 1 exam! The next step is the PLAB 2 exam, which is held in the UK only and for which you will need a UK visa.

To make the PLAB 2 journey easier, the TrewLink Academy has launched its very own PLAB 2 Online course that includes high-quality lectures and recordings of each PLAB chapter taught by UK doctors and ex-OSCE examiners. This is an intensive instructor-led coaching programme, covering the highest yield topics and scenarios seen in PLAB 2. History taking, diagnosis, management, communication and counselling stations are all dealt with as well as practical skills. You can now prepare for PLAB 2 at your own pace and in the comfort of your own home.

PLAB 2 visa requirements

Standard Visitor Visa - Business visa ( To take the Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board (PLAB) test or the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) ). You can apply via other visa options if you fit under any other category.

Fill out an Online Application form for the required type of Visa.

Cover letter

All necessary supporting documents

Fill out an Online Application form for the required type of visa.

Complete payment . Here you can apply for priority if needed. I went with a priority visa, which cost an additional expense of 23,247 rupees and received my visa in 6 days. You do not have to pay extra for priority, only if you wish to receive the decision on your application faster or if you do not have a standard 15 days to wait for the decision to be made.

Book an appointment for biometrics via VFS - A link will be given once you have completed the application form. You will also be asked to provide documents to support your application. You can either upload the documents yourself or do this at the visa centre. I had to pay additional 1000 rupees for scanning assistance at the VFS. You can upload the documents on your own at home to avoid this expense but it was really convenient and helpful. There are also multiple options such as bronze, gold, and platinum packages that you can choose as per your convenience by paying extra. I chose the bronze package.

Your vis a issue date will be a few days ahead of the date of travel you mentioned in your cover letter.

My visa application

Name, DOB, Visa ID, Passport ID

Travel Information (Main Purpose for Travel): To take the Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board (PLAB) part 2 test that is scheduled on _____ in Manchester. This exam is held only in the UK and in no other country.

Travel information (Make sure to explain this very clearly in your cover letter. Keep the trip as short as possible, it gives a better chance of securing the visa)

Personal Information: Home Address, Mobile Number

Passport details

Parent details: Father’s and Mother’s Name and DOB

Employment: (I was unemployed). If employed and you are sponsoring yourself, make sure to explain this in the cover letter. Attach your no objection certificate and salary certificate along with your bank details (6 months statement).

Expenditure: I put 2000 pounds for my 35 days trip. Note: I arranged my accommodation at my cousin’s place. So, I didn’t add any expense for accommodation. I put 1800 pounds as my expenditure for each month. I showed my bank balance as 7500 pounds (Make sure it is a minimum of 3 times the amount you will be spending for your visit).

Accommodation: I put my cousin’s house address as proof. You can put any address here. You don’t have to stay there particularly. This is just to see if you have planned your accommodation or not.

Travel History: I have a travel history to Qatar so I mentioned it here.

Other History: This is to check if you were involved in any Crime and/or Terrorism.

Cover Letter

Entry Clearance Officer

UK Visas & Immigration

Re: Applying for Business Visitor Visa (PLAB Visa)

Respected Sir/Madam,

I, Dr. __________ (name), Visa application reference no: ______, Passport No ______, applying for a Business Visitor Visa to appear in the PLAB Part 2 examination, which going to be held on ________ (date), Manchester, United Kingdom. I had previously appeared and passed PLAB 1 in Chennai on _________ (date).

I am a fully qualified doctor who is registered and licensed with the Gujarat Medical council, India under the registration number ______ to practice medicine.

I am also registered with the General Medical Council (GMC), UK, as a candidate to appear in PLAB 2 examination. My GMC reference number is ______. (Documentary evidence of this has been attached.)

WHY I AM APPLYING FOR THE UK BUSINESS VISITOR VISA FOR THE EXAM:

I am applying for a Business visitor visa to appear in the PLAB part 2 examination that I wish to take on ___________ (date). This exam is held only in Manchester, UK. PLAB Part 2 examination is not held in any other country . It is the second part of licensing exam for International Medical Graduates who wish to practice medicine in the UK. I passed the PLAB part 1 examination on __________ (date) in ________________ (place) (only part 1 of the PLAB examination is held in other countries).

The General Medical Council has invited me to their Clinical Assessment Centre at 3 Hardman Street, Manchester, the United Kingdom on ___________ (date). I have also attached a confirmation from GMC for my exam invitation.

All of the above shows that I’m genuinely seeking entry into the UK as a visitor, to appear in the PLAB Part 2 examination. You may confirm my registration details with the GMC UK and my exam invitation from the General Medical Council by calling at +44 161 923 6602 or by

e-mailing them at [email protected] or [email protected] .

WHY I WANT TO TAKE THE PLAB EXAM:

I have worked as a doctor (Intern) in India for a year; now I want to work as a doctor in a better system where I can improve my skills even more. There is no doubt in the fact that the UK healthcare system is one of the best healthcare systems in the world. I want to make myself a better doctor by working in the UK and by learning from the doctors in the UK.

After gaining a sufficient amount of knowledge and experience as a doctor, and after serving the UK for a few years, I would like to come back to India to help the people of my country, like many others have done before me.

MY TIMELINE:

DECEMBER 2019: I graduated from St. NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

FEBRUARY 2020: Started my Internship at SVP hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

JULY 2020: Passed IELTS

FEBRUARY 2021: Finished Internship training in SVP hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

FEBRUARY 2021: Attempted PLAB 1 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

APRIL 2021: Registered as a medical practitioner under Gujarat Medical Council, India.

MARCH 2021: Passed PLAB 1

I plan on leaving for the UK by mid-January. The one-month practice period will be very crucial to pass PLAB 2 as it is a very difficult exam and the failure rate is very high unless proper effort is put into it. I am also planning to take the guidance of a few friends and seniors in the UK who have recently passed the PLAB 2 exam and are working under the NHS, to get acquainted with the exam and NHS protocols.

After I reach the UK, I plan on staying at my uncle’s house (Name:______) for my preparations for PLAB 2 until February 24th. The invitation letter and other necessary documents showing his support during my stay at their place are attached. He is willing to provide food and accommodation for the said period.

MY DOMESTIC AND FINANCIAL CONDITIONS IN INDIA:

My Father. : (name)

Occupation :

My Mother : (name)

My Grandfather : (name)

My Grandmother : (name)

I live with my mother and my grandparents at our family home in ______. My father retains full ownership of the property and housing (A copy of the home utility bill and my father’s national ID are attached).

My father is self-employed and lives in Qatar. Since my father lives abroad and my mother is a full-time employee, I took the responsibility to look after my grandparents. They are physically incapable of taking care of themselves because of their health conditions. Both of my grandparents are handicapped and have recently recovered from COVID-19. I look after them personally by arranging their appointments and performing basic health check-ups myself regularly. So, I definitely have to return after my exam to take care of them as I am the only doctor in my family who understands their health issues.

My father has several properties including the building I reside in, which they have set aside for me. As my father stays in Qatar and I am the only son, it is my responsibility to look after them personally. (A copy of the affidavit declaring my parent’s properties is attached)

IMMIGRATION HISTORY:

I have travelled to Qatar thrice in the years 2016, 2017 and 2018 to visit my father for 20 days. I have attached the proofs of those visits. During all my stays I had abided by the country’s rules and regulations and returned to my home country within a specific duration . All appropriate travel history entry and exit proof are attached.

FINANCIAL SPONSORSHIP FOR MY VISIT TO THE UK:

My father, ______ will be my financial guarantor. His letter of support along with his related financial documents and an Affidavit declaring his sponsorship of my visit is attached for your consideration.

Monthly income: (Salary certificate has been attached)

Savings bank account no: (Account balance as of 3rd November 2021 has been attached)

MY PLAN FOR ACCOMMODATION IN THE UK:

During my course of stay in the UK, I will be staying at my uncle’s residence at ______, the United Kingdom till my exam ends. An invitation letter from __(name)____ along with copies of his passport, residence permit, rental agreement and a payslip from the employer are attached.

MY EXPECTED EXPENSES IN THE UK

Plane tickets - 700 GBP

Living expenses - None (as I will be staying at my uncle’s place)

Food - 250 GBP

Transport - 250 GBP

Hotel expense at Manchester - 200 GBP

Miscellaneous - 100 GBP

Emergency funds - 500 GBP

The amount of money that my father is willing to pay for my visit is approximately 9406 GBP and my maximum expected expense amounts to 2000 GBP. I will only be spending 21% of the total amount. So I have more than enough financial backing to finance this trip.

MY ITINERARY FOR THE UK TRIP: (Visa Application Reference No.______)

15th JANUARY 2022: Departure from Chennai (Tamil Nadu, India) to London, UK.

16th JANUARY 2022: Reach London, UK and travel to my accommodation (uncle’s residence) at Milton Keynes, relax and unpack.

16th JANUARY TO 20TH FEBRUARY 2021: Prepare for PLAB 2 thoroughly and revise with the guidance of a few colleagues and seniors.

21st FEBRUARY 2022: Travel to Manchester, UK.

22nd FEBRUARY 2022: Appear in PLAB 2 examination.

23rd FEBRUARY 2021: Rest and pack.

24th FEBRUARY 2021: Departure from London, the UK to Chennai, India.

I am a fresh graduate and I recently completed my internship at SVP hospital. Since I have very little clinical experience, I would like to come back after my PLAB part 2 examination to work as a doctor in India to gain more clinical knowledge. This strategy will provide me with adequate experience and maturity making me a well-rounded doctor.

I can assure you that I am going to leave the UK at the end of my visit as I have a responsibility to take care of my grandparents and look after my father’s properties. I love to live with my family and I cannot emphasise how important it is for me to come back.

SUMMARY OF MY VISA APPLICATION

I am a law-abiding citizen of my country and aspire to be a sincere and hardworking doctor.

I will obey all the rules and regulations of the UK legislation. I will return within the specified frame of time. I will not overstay my visit.

I have a genuine invitation from the General Medical Council UK to appear in the PLAB Part 2 examination. I am genuinely seeking entry into the UK as a visitor.

I would be highly grateful to you if you grant me visa clearance to appear in PLAB Part 2 examination and make a success story out of my life.

Thank you for considering my application.

General Medical Council (GMC) UK Reference Number:

Gujarat Council of Medical Registration, Registration Number:

Permanent Residential Address:

Phone Number:

I have attached the following documents:

1. My passport

2. Copy of my National ID

3. A letter from relevant UK authority confirming arrangements - PLAB 2 booking confirmation from GMC UK

4. Other documents related to General Medical Council (GMC), UK:

My PLAB 1 passing letter and test results

My GMC reference number details

5. My Academic Certificates:

Copy of my MBBS certificate

Copy of Internship Completion Certificate

Copy of my IELTS Academic Test Report Form

6. Copy of my Full Registration with the Gujarat Medical Council (state registration under Medical Council of India)

7. Evidence of family members in my home country whilst I travel:

Copy of Mother’s National ID

Copy of Grandfather’s National ID

Copy of Grandmother’s National ID

8. Evidence of home address:

Copy of home utility bill

Copy of Father's National ID

9. My accommodation in the UK:

Invitation letter from my Uncle

Copy of his Passport ID, Rental Agreement, Residence Permit, Bank Statement

10. Documents related to Financial Sponsorship by my father:

My father’s letter of support

My father’s passport copy

My father’s bank statements for the past 6 months

My father’s payslips for the past 6 months

My father’s salary certificate

My father’s residence permit

Affidavit declaring financial sponsorship/property evaluation

11. Immigration history to Qatar (covered in the passport)

Sponsor Letter

The Entry Clearance Officer, UK Visas and Immigration 4/November/2021

SUBJECT: LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR MY SON, Dr. ____________

Dear Sir/Madam,

I, Mr.______, working as an ______. My son, Dr. ___________________ has passed his PLAB Part 1 examination and is intending to sit in PLAB Part 2 examination in Manchester, UK. His examination will be held on _________ (date).

His details are mentioned below:

Date of Birth

Passport No.

Visa Application Reference No.

I am willing to help my son, Dr. ___________ (name), financially for his UK trip. I have a monthly income of ______ per annum and I have suitable funds to support him during his stay in the UK.

I have supported the following documents along with this letter:

1. National ID card

2. My Bank Statement for the last 6 months

3. Payslips for the last 6 months

4. Copy of my Passport

5. Affidavit of sponsorship (optional)

6. Salary certificate

7. Residential Permit (optional, I had to show cause my dad stays in Qatar)

If you require more information about my circumstances, you can contact me at my mobile number ______.

Yours faithfully

(Sign here)

Invitation Letter

(Write UK address here)

(Write date here)

The Visa Officer

British Deputy High Commission

RE: UK-Short term support letter for my cousin, Dr. _________ with passport number:______, Republic of India

This is to certify that, I, ___________ will be sponsoring my cousin, Dr. ___________ for a short visit to the UK, from _____________ to ___________. The purpose of his visit is to prepare for as well as to appear in the face to face PLAB Part 2 examination to be held in Manchester on ____________.

I am working as a ______ and my annual income is around ______. I will be supporting my cousin during his entire stay in the UK, by providing accommodation and food during his stay in the UK till he returns back to India on _______________.

I have enclosed the following documents as proof that I can financially support him during his stay here:

1. Copy of my passport

2. Copy of my resident permit

3. Recent 6 months' bank account statement

4. Rental agreement

I sincerely ask you to consider my cousin’s visa application. I would be happy to provide any further information in this regard should you require it. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you need any further information using this mobile number (+44____________).

Yours Sincerely,

Affidavit declaring financial sponsorship / property evaluation

I, ________(Father’s name)___ son of ___(Grandfather’s name)___ of address ______ do hereby declare solemn affirmation as under:

That I am a citizen of India by birth.

That I am the father of _____________, Date of birth ___________, Passport No. ______, resident of __________.

That I bear all his living expenses in India.

That I will provide funds for his UK trip.

That he will not be a burden on public funds on the Government of the United Kingdom.

That he will obey all the rules and regulations of the Government of the United Kingdom.

That he will return to India at the end of the visit.

That I am financially sound and solvent enough and assure to meet and provide all expenditures to be incurred for the purpose of my son’s visit & examination to the UK from my following existing financial positions:

10. That the value of asset properties is calculated based on the present market rate of the locality.

11. That I do hereby undertake that, immediately after completion of my son's visit he will return to our native land India without any delay with my own arrangement and costs.

12. That the statements made above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I swear and sign this affidavit of financial support before the notary Public at ______.

____________________

Signature of deponents

This deponent is known to me, identified by me and he has signed in my presence.

_____________________

Make sure you have a proof for everything you mention in your cover letter.

Your bank balance should always be 3 times the amount you are planning to spend for the trip. It is very important .

It's not necessary to show property owned but it helps to show ties to your home country.

Show evidence of family members in your home country. It could be anyone: parents, grandparents, spouse, children etc.

I advise strongly not to mention your academy as it is a private institute. These academies are not approved organisations to invite you to the UK.

If you want to go early as in 1-2 months before your test, make sure your funds are sufficient enough to support your stay. In your cover letter, you can add that due to covid it’s difficult to secure a slot so you want to be prepared thoroughly for your exam. You also need to adjust to the weather and the UK's culture. Mention that you are going early to take guidance from seniors working in the NHS, plus major sources of your preparation are nice, BNF, CKS websites and they only work in the UK.

Don’t book your flight tickets before you receive your visa.

At VFS, there is no interview. All you have to do is submit documents and do biometrics. (Note: they don’t let you carry any electrical appliances inside).

I would suggest going for a priority visa if affordable as there can be delays that cause unnecessary stress.

If employed make sure to get a no-objection letter from your employer.

If you have any questions about PLAB 2 visa, I would be happy to answer them at trewlink.com .

Written by Dr Prem

Edited by Dr Julia

How to write a compelling cover letter for UK visa (that will impress the ECO)

Updated: September 6, 2023

A cover letter for UK visa is instrumental in persuading the ECO that you meet the visa requirements and have no intention of overstaying your visa. It gives you the opportunity to convince the ECO that you are a genuine visitor and you will promptly return back to your country.

A cover letter is a document to convey additional information that wasn’t asked in the UK visa application. It’s not a mandatory document but by far the most helpful document in increasing your chances of UK visa approval.

Why do you need a cover letter for uk visa.

The information asked in the UK visa application isn’t enough to convince the ECO that you will return back to your home country after your trip.

Most questions on the UK visa application are close-ended. They don’t give you an opportunity to explain.

A cover letter allows you to explain in your own words and be as descriptive as you can. You can use your own format and even use illustrations if needed.

Is a cover letter mandatory for UK visa?

No. A cover letter is not mandatory for UK visa. It’s not even a document in the documents checklist for UK visa.

When I applied for my UK visa, I did not submit a cover letter. At that time, I didn’t know the importance of a cover letter for UK visa. I didn’t feel the need to explain anything additional, so I didn’t submit one. My visa was still approved.

That’s not the case for everyone. A cover letter will not hurt your chances of approval, it can only help. It gives you an additional opportunity to convince the ECO.

If I apply again for my UK visa, I would definitely submit a cover letter.

What should you write in the cover letter?

A cover letter is not a mandatory document for UK visa. So obviously, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) does not provide any guidelines on what to include in the cover letter.

As you all know, I started this website in 2016. Since then, I have been helping my readers with their visas. I figured that a cover letter was the most helpful for UK visa.

I have been writing cover letters for my readers. Over time, I learned that a cover letter with a certain format worked the best for UK visa.

I would like to impart all my knowledge in this article, so you can write the most compelling cover letter for your UK visa. It will not only impress the ECO but will greatly improve your chances of visa approval.

So without any further delay, let’s get started.

Format of the cover letter

Short Simple and Clear Cover Letter for UK Visa

The goal of the cover letter is to convince the ECO that you are a genuine visitor. You must do this in a simple, short and clear manner. ECOs rarely will have time for anything other than what’s asked.

Write your cover letter in simple words as if it’s meant for a 5th grader. If the language is too complicated to read, ECO will not bother to read it.

Do not use words that people from your country can only understand. ECOs are from the UK and they can only understand the terms that they use in the UK.

Example: It’s common for people in India to say something like “ please do the needful and revert back to me “. Even though it’s still understandable, saying something like “ please let me know if you need anything else from me ” will help the ECO understand better.

Remember, a cover letter is not a mandatory document. ECO is doing you a favor by reading it. So, make it easy for the ECO.

Your cover letter should never be longer than two pages. ECOs rarely have time for things other than what’s asked in the application. If you present them with a booklet, they will toss it in the trash without even looking at it.

Again remember, a cover letter is not mandatory. It should not consume too much of ECO’s time.

To further simplify your cover letter, format it with subheadings, bullets and highlights. This helps the ECO to quickly glance over the letter and read any section that interests them.

Example: Instead of writing like this –

“ I intend to travel to the UK for tourism from 20 June 2021 to 24 June 2021 and I plan to visit various attractions in London such as Buckingham Palace, Tower of London, Tower Bridge, London Eye, Madame Tussauds, National Gallery, etc. “

Write like this –

I intend to travel to the UK for tourism. My travel dates are from 20 June 2021 to 27 June 2021.
20 June 2021: Arrive at Heathrow International Airport at 3 PM. Check-In and dinner.
21 June 2021: Visit Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London
22 June 2021: Visit Tower Bridge and London Eye
23 June 2021: Visit Madame Tussauds and National Gallery
24 June 2021: Depart from Heathrow International Airport at 10 AM

Sections in the cover letter

It’s important to break the cover letter into different sections. This helps the ECO quickly glance through the letter and understand the gist of it. If needed, the ECO can read specific sections. Your cover letter for UK visa must contain the following sections.

Section 1: Your previous UK visa refusals

In the UK visa application, there is a question on previous UK visa refusals. It asks about your previous UK visa refusal and its details. This question asks you to explain why your UK visa was refused but doesn’t ask why it shouldn’t have been refused

There is no other place in the application to address your previous visa refusals either. There is the “additional/extra information” area, but it’s only for text and not suitable for formatting or pictures. Therefore, the cover letter is the most appropriate place for addressing your previous UK visa refusal.

If you are re-applying to challenge your UK visa refusal , include a section in your cover letter specifically for your previous visa refusal. Address your previous visa refusal with evidence, additional information and documentation.

Keep this section as the first section in your cover letter. Having this section at the beginning of the cover letter will help the new ECO get straight to the point. Otherwise, they may overlook and your efforts of re-application may go to waste.

Here is an example.

Previous UK Visa Refusal

My previous application for the UK visitor visa with GWF number GWF12345678 was refused on 16 March 2021.

I would like to address the reason for the refusal with additional information and documentation.

Reason for refusal: The sources of the deposit (£850) were not demonstrated by the documents provided.

Explanation: The deposit in question was made on 05-Dec-2020 for the amount of £850. This amount was the yearly bonus from my employer. Yearly bonuses are deposited in the first week of December every year. Please find the attached documentation to prove that these funds are available to me.

Additional Documentation: (1) Bonus slip, (2) bonus announcement email and (3) letter from my employer with details of bonus, amount and dates.

Section 2: Your travel purpose and itinerary

In this section, mention your purpose of visit and proposed itinerary in the UK. The itinerary must be detailed enough but not too descriptive to confuse the ECO. Format it with bullets and/or a table.

Proposed Travel Itinerary

I intend to travel to the UK for tourism for a total of 7 days. My travel dates are from 14 Oct 2021 to 20 Oct 2021.
My planned day-by-day itinerary is as follows

Section 3: People traveling with you to the UK

In this section, mention the people that will travel with you to the UK. If you are applying for the visa with your family members, mention their details such as name, passport number and GWF number.

Each individual must submit one UK visa application. Say if a husband, wife and child are traveling to the UK together, each of them must submit a separate UK visa application. There is no easy way to tie these applications together.

There is a question in the application asking for travel companions, but mentioning them again in your cover letter will help tie them all together.

Travel Companions

I will be traveling to the UK with my wife and son. The GWF numbers of my wife’s and son’s UK visa applications are as follows.

Section 4: Your current employment/business or university details

In this section, mention your current employment details. Include details such as the employer’s name, how long you have been working and your current salary.

Employment Details

I currently work for Samcore Logistics, LTD, Dubai as a product manager.
I have been working as a product manager at Samcore Logistics, LTD since Nov 2014.
My monthly salary is 7,000 AED after taxes.
An original letter from my employer, a leave approval letter and bank statements indicating the salary deposits are attached.

If you are a business owner, mention the details of your business such as your business name, your role in the company, yearly revenue, etc.

Business Details

I own a construction business in Dubai since 2016. I’m the founder and president of the business.
The business has been in positive cash flow since its inception with yearly revenue of 300,000 AED.
A copy of my business registration, business license, bank statements and tax returns are attached.

If you are currently a student at the university, mention your university details along with the program, major and semester details.

University Details

I’m a full-time student enrolled in the undergraduate program at the University of the Philippines.
I’m currently in the second semester of my second year with another four semesters remaining to graduate.
A letter from my university and the fee payment receipts are attached.

Section 5: Your current financial situation

In this section, mention your source of income, savings and the bank statements for your UK visa .

If you have multiple bank accounts, this section is a good place to talk about it. Explain why you have multiple bank accounts and how they are connected.

Financial Solvency

I currently have 300,000 INR (approx. 2,900 GBP) in my bank account.
The source of my savings is my salary from my employer, WinTech Corporation.
The last 6 months bank statements and payslips are attached.

It’s quite common for many to work in a foreign country and send all their earnings back home for family maintenance or savings. In such cases, you will have to submit bank statements from both countries, but most importantly, mention that clearly in this section.

If you use a broker or third party to send cash back home, errors can occur and transactions may not match. I highly recommend using a money transfer service such as Wise to transfer cash back to your home country.

Section 6: Your sponsorship information

If you are paying for your trip yourself, this section does not apply to you. Have this section in your cover letter only if someone else is paying for your trip.

In this section, mention your sponsor details, your relationship with the sponsor, what expenses they will bear, etc.

Sponsorship Details

My brother is sponsoring my trip to the UK.
He will bear all my travel expenses while I’m in the UK including accommodation, food and transportation.
A letter from my brother, his UK residence permit, employment proofs, bank statements, his apartment lease contract and the document to prove our relationship are attached.

Section 7: Your travel history

In this section, mention your travel history. Travel history is very important and highlighting it will only help with your UK visa. Your travel history can include all your previous travels to the UK and other countries. If you have traveled to a country multiple times, mention that country only once.

Travel History

In the last 5 years, I have traveled to 8 countries for both tourism and business.
The countries I have traveled to are Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, UAE, Turkey and Denmark.
A copy of my visas and entry and exit stamps from all the above countries are attached.

Section 8: Any family members staying back at home

In this section, mention any family members remaining at home during your UK trip. This helps prove your family ties with your country. Family ties indicate that you will return back to your country after your trip.

Do not include this section if it does not apply to you.

Family Remaining at Home

I currently live with my wife and two children.
My wife and children will remain at home during my trip to the UK.
A copy of my wife’s employment proof and children’s school receipts are attached.

Section 9: Your intention to return back

In this section, mention that you will promptly return back after your trip and the reasons for that. Reasons can be employment, business or attending to family needs.

Intention to Return Back

I intend to return to Pakistan after the end of my UK trip on 27 Oct 2021 as I have to report back to my employer and continue at my job on 28 Oct 2021.
An original leave approval letter from my employer is attached.

Section 10: Any miscellaneous information

If you want to add something that didn’t fall under any specific section above, you can include it here. This could be something about properties you own (economic tie), your rental situation, covid safety precautions, etc.

Miscellaneous

I currently live in a rental apartment. A copy of my rental contract is attached.
I own farmland with my wife. A copy of my property ownership document is attached.
I assure you that I will follow COVID safety precautions throughout my trip.

A cover letter is not a mandatory document for UK visa. But in my experience, it’s the most helpful document. The goal of the cover letter is to convince the ECO that you are a genuine visitor. Your cover letter must be simple, short and clear. Break the cover letter into sections, paragraphs and bullet lists. Use pictures and screenshots if necessary.

That’s it, folks! Now you know how to write a compelling cover letter for UK visa. This will greatly improve the chances of your UK visa approval. If you have any questions, please let me know in the comments below.

WRITTEN BY THIRUMAL MOTATI

Thirumal Motati is an expert in tourist visa matters. He has been traveling the world on tourist visas for more than a decade. With his expertise, he has obtained several tourist visas, including the most strenuous ones such as the US, UK, Canada, and Schengen, some of which were granted multiple times. He has also set foot inside US consulates on numerous occasions. Mr. Motati has uncovered the secrets to successful visa applications. His guidance has enabled countless individuals to obtain their visas and fulfill their travel dreams. His statements have been mentioned in publications like Yahoo, BBC, The Hindu, and Travel Zoo.

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November 30, 2022

If you have already read our overview on PLAB you will know that the second part of the test is held in the UK and you will need a UK Visitor Visa to sit the PLAB 2 examination.

Here we put together the main information you will need as well as useful links to get you started and we will look at the following:

How do I apply?
Online application for UK Visa
What supporting documents do I need to prepare and provide?
What costs can I expect in the UK?
What happens if my visa application is refused?

The first thing to suggest, is that as soon as you receive your PLAB 1 results, start planning the date that you want to sit PLAB 2. This will not only help you prepare for the test itself, but also will ensure that when you apply for the Visitor Visa, you will be prepared for your Visa application and appointment, and able to visit the UK within the 6-month visa period.

No matter the guidance and instructions, visa applications can prove different for everyone, so start working on the application early.

If you are not sure if you need a Visa – you can check here .

You can apply for a ‘Standard Visitor Visa’ if you are a doctor and are coming to the UK to take the Professional Linguistic and Assessment Board (PLAB) test 2 . The option you require is a “ Work, Academic visit or Business ” visa and the duration is less than six months.

How do I apply?

The UK Visa Application for PLAB 2 can be described in two parts:

Online application for the required type of visa.
Submission of supporting documents and providing biometric data (photo, fingerprints) at a visa application centre.

Let’s take a look at each part in more detail.

Online Application for UK Visa

As part of the online application, you will be required to book an appointment at a visa application centre, you can check the locations available here .

You can complete the application in stages; however we advise you prepare all the required documentation first, and the complete the online form and upload everything you need in one go.

A standard UK visa currently costs £100 .

Supporting Documents

It is important to note that the required documents will vary from person to person, however two documents are necessary for every applicant:

Your valid Passport
The email confirmation of your PLAB 2

You will then typically require the following:

Cover Letter
Salary certificate
Bank Statements
Letter of Support from your financial guarantor (if applicable)

This is only required if your trip is financed by another person (i.e. family member).

Affidavit affirming the declaration of the financial sponsorship

This is done before a notary public. This will have to be translated into English.

Letter of recommendation

Any letter of recommendations will need to come from senior colleagues at your current workplace.

Typically 6 months (yours / your sponsors).

Monthly payslip

A clear copy is needed with all information visible.

Income/Salary Certificate (Yours/Sponsors)
Evidence of Home Address

Deeds or Nationality Certificate or Home electricity bill where the address is written. This will need to be translated and notarised.

A ‘No Objection Letter’ issued by your employer

A ‘No Objection Letter’ for visa is a legal certificate issued by your employer agreeing for you to take off the days for you visit to the UK. In addition, the letter states that you have contractual obligations to return to your country of residence at your workplace.

Confirmation of your accommodation in the UK

Or, invitation letter from friend or family of whom you will be staying with. You may also require a Council tax and utility bill of the accommodation address. If it’s a family that you’re staying with, you don’t need to worry about proving Sponsorship. If they are just providing accommodation (and your father or mother is your financial guarantor), a simple invitation letter stating your name, your passport number, duration and purpose of your stay is sufficient along with their contact details. The council tax and utility bill is just to prove that the address exists by their name.

Evidence of family members in your home country whilst you travel

These would include Passport copies or National ID copies of your family members.

Online Application Required Entries

Your name.
Passport details.
Your National ID number, if you have one.
Your email.
Travel information/plan: The date you will arrive in UK and the date you will leave from UK. The arrival date is more important. The itinerary in your cover letter should explain this in more detail.
Choose business, including sports and entertainment as the main reason for your visit.
After answering No’s to organised group, travelling with partner, visiting a company or getting paid for business activities—Choose Take the PLAB or OSCE .
In Give details , write down your full itinerary, taken from your cover letter in full sentences.
Personal information: Your home address.
Parent details: Father’s and mother’s name, dates of birth.
Employment details.
If you are employed and sponsoring yourself, then IMG recommend you arrange for two papers from your employer from the above list a) Salary Certificate b) No Objection Certificate.
Your own bank account details with bank statements (for the last six months).
How much money are you planning to spend on your visit.
Details of who is covering the costs, if you don’t.
UK accommodation details.
Travel histories in UK or other countries.
Any details of visa refusals
Other histories regarding whether you have any criminal convictions.
Any other relevant information you wish to provide, you can leave this blank.

Finally comes the declaration page which asks you to choose an appointment (date and time) with a visa application centre. Please note that you don’t have to choose immediately, especially if you don’t have all the supporting documents ready. Just save it there and a link will be sent to your email. But as above, at IMG Connect we recommend that you have all the supporting documents prepared before starting your UK Visitor Visa for PLAB 2 application.

Whilst the exam is taken in one day, we advise for candidate to allow themselves a few days for acclimatisation and revision prior to the exam. When budgeting, make sure that you book flights, hotels and UK transport to and from the airport in advance to save money.

Once in the UK, a typical low-cost budget for a comfortable stay will include approximately:

£40 - £60 per night for accommodation depending on your test venue
£15 - £30 for food per day
£20 for transport per day
£60 for Airport transfers (return journey)

* remember to consider flights & travel insurance costs in your total budget

Always remember to use price comparison websites or Airbnb to find the best value for money and close to transport & test venues.

Visa Application Refusal

You will receive a letter from the Home Office detailing the reasons for rejecting the application. Don’t worry, you can apply again.

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Cover letter for UK visitor visa(5 samples)

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This article will list samples of “cover letters for a UK visitor Visa.”

Samples of cover letters for a UK visitor Visa

When applying for a UK visitor Visa, your cover letter is an opportunity to show your recipient why you qualify. The best format for writing a cover letter is as follows:

Address the recipient with a formal salutation. For example, “Dear/Hello (name of the recipient).” If you do not know the recipient’s name, you can refer to them as sir/madam.
Write a brief statement about why you are interested in visiting Ireland.
Make a brief statement about your purpose for choosing the country. Next, disclose if you have already paid for accommodation.
Next, clearly state that you intend to return to your home country after completing your adventure.
List the expenses/funds and the documents and items attached to the application.
Conclude your letter with a forward-looking statement.

“British Embassy

678 Lincoln Road

United Kingdom

RE: Ms Celine Visitor Visa Application, Passport Number; 457654 Expiry Date; May 20th, 2012

This letter is written with the intention of expatiating on the information on application on myself and on the purpose of me needing a UK visitor visa. So I’m Celine Lawrence and I will be 40 years on the 3rd of Feb 2012. I have been working as an Engineer in landmark construction for about 8 years now. My country is affiliated to the renounced primetime construction and we execute main federal government jobs. I have been a regular employee since after my 6 months probation period of joining the company. I receive an annual salary of $40,000 and my monthly salary is $3500 that is divided in the below categories

For my taxable is $500

Honorarium is $2500

Allowance is $500

I had met my finance on the Badoo dating site on the January and we have just being communicating only via email and chats. Though he has been making attempt to come to Nigeria but his job routine has not allowed that for now. So I’m free now and will be permitted for my leave of work for about 48 days. So I want to use this opportunity to meet up with him.

I will like to leave for the UK on April 10th, 2012 and will return to my country on May 10th. My finance Mr. Tom will be paying all the expenses associated with the trip which includes my accommodation, airfare and living expenses. I have attached to this letter all the documents needed to get an approval.

Yours sincerely

Celine Lawrence”

“Dec 2nd, 2021

Entry clearance officer

British Embassy

456-987-654

Re; Visitor visa for George Job, passport number 66798 Expiry Date; 3rd July 2021

This letter is coming your way to give you additional information that might interest you more about my visitor visa application. My name is George Job and I work as a medical scientist in the US. My company is incorporated in a pharmaceutical company that is based in Japan. I’m a regular worker that receives $60,000 yearly and splitting this into months will make it $5000 per month. This payment includes my taxable income, allowances and other expenses.

I’m trying to visit my friend in the UK, this is why I’m applying for the visitor visa and I want to be there for only 2 weeks. I would have to return to work after the expiration of this period so this confirms that I wouldn’t be staying beyond the time or duration on my visa. I will be taking care of all the expenses associated with the trip though my friend also wants to sponsor the trip. Whichever way, this also confirms that the trip will adequately provided for.

Thanks you for your approval

Yours sincerely,

George Job”

The Entry Clearance Officer,

UK Visas and Immigration

17 June 2018

Cover Letter for Visit Visa Application

Respected Sir/Madam,

My name is *** (Visa Application Reference Number: ***, Passport number: ***). I am applying for Family Visit Visa to visit my son in the UK.

Reason for Visit

I miss my son and I wish to visit him. I also wish to explore the beautiful city of London.

My Background

I live in Karachi, Pakistan with <mention family members here>. I am a housewife.

<Insert details of family members here>.

I live with my husband, Tariq Zafar Khan, in Karachi. He runs his business of ***. He is also applying for a visit visa, so he could travel with me to London for this trip.

My Eldest Son

My eldest son, Dr. Naseer Khan, lives in London with his wife. Both he and his wife work as junior doctors at King’s College Hospital, London. He will be my primary sponsor for this trip. I will stay with him in London.

My Second Son

<Details of the second son were mentioned here>.

My Daughter

<Details of the daughter were mentioned here>.

Karachi to London: ** **** 2018

London to Karachi: ** **** 2018

Duration of Trip

Airline Booking

I will buy confirmed tickets when I am granted the visa. I have mentioned the estimated cost of airline booking in this letter.

Accommodation in London

I will be staying in London with my son, Dr. Naseer Khan. He has a two-bedroom flat. He and his wife are more than happy to host me and my husband.

Financial Sponsor

My trip will be completely sponsored by my son, Dr. Naseer Khan.

Cost of Trip to Me

The total cost my trip to me will be zero, as it will be paid for by my son.

Estimated Cost of Trip

Visa fee £93

Airline booking £607

Traveling in the UK £200

Living expenses £200

Total cost of my trip £1,100

The total amount of money my son has £**,***

I would be grateful if I am granted the visa to visit the UK and to see my sons. Please feel free to contact me if need be.

***** ****** ****.

Passport number: ***

Computerized National Identity Card number: ***

Phone number: 00 92 *** *** ****

Email: ***********”

“[Your address in the UK]

Dear Sir / Madam

Application for Family Visitor visa: [Name of family member]

I would like to invite my [type of family member, e.g. mother, father, etc] to visit me in the United Kingdom. [He/she] would like to stay with me in the UK from [date of arrival] until [exit date]. The family member I would like to invite is – [insert name, date of birth and relationship to you e.g. father or mother]

I work as a [occupation] at [workplace] since [month, year], and I have been living in the UK for [number of years] and I am a British [status].

I have enough room for my visitor to stay over at me for the whole duration of [his/her] stay in the UK, at [list your address], which is a private rented property at [list your UK address].

I also obtained a letter from my landlord that gives them permission to stay with me during this period. I have attached it and other documents to support my letter of invitation. Please feel free to contact me if you require any additional information.

Yours faithfully

Email address

Phone number

To: [Visitor’s name]

[Visitor’s Address]

Dear [Visitor],

With this letter, I would like to invite you, my [relationship e.i. sister, friend, father], to visit me and spend your vacation in the UK. We have talked so many times about taking pictures together in front of the [tourist place] or drinking coffee at [tourist place]. I believe it is about time we make these plans come true. You will also have the chance to meet from close the British culture and experience its lifestyle.

I will be taking care of all your expenses while you are here, including the round trip airfare food, medical insurance, and all your other personal expenses. You will be staying at my apartment in [address] since I have enough room for you.

Herewith I am sending all the required documents for getting the necessary tourist visa from, including documents that prove I am a [status in Britain] since [year], and that I work at / study at [workplace or university].

Host’s name

Full address

Phone Number

Frequently Asked Questions:

Why is a cover letter important.

Provide information that other documents can’t provide.
Speeds up the application process

Is it worth applying for an Irish passport?

The advantages of becoming an Irish citizen and holding an Irish passport include:

You are still considered an EU citizen.
You can travel freely throughout the 28 member states of the EU to live and work.
If you have children, they will be granted Irish and EU citizenship.

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Post Office inquiry latest: Alan Bates laughs at lawyer's suggestion about him

The UK Post Office Horizon Public Inquiry resumes today almost four years after it began, with public interest in the scandal having skyrocketed thanks to a TV drama. Giving evidence today was the hero of that series, Alan Bates, who led a group litigation against the Post Office in 2017.

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That's all from the inquiry for today…

Former sub-postmaster, lead campaigner and the man behind the Mr Bates Vs The Post Office series, Alan Bates, has been giving evidence.

Before we go, here's a reminder of the key things we learnt:

The inquiry heard Mr Bates was sacked by the Post Office because it considered him to be "unmanageable" - a claim he dismissed as "nonsense";
Mr Bates described having a "positive" feeling towards the Horizon system when it was introduced, but said he quickly grew "frustrated" with its "many shortcomings";
He added that a £6,000 variance appeared just weeks after the system was installed;
Despite writing several letters about his concerns, Mr Bates said he "never" got a reply;
Speaking about his termination, he said the Post Office was after him "one way or another" and bosses didn't like him "standing up to them";
He told the inquiry he "didn't set out to spend 20 years" campaigning, but he wanted to "expose the truth";
Turning to a 2010 letter sent to Ed Davey, who was postal minister at the time, Mr Bates said he found the correspondence "offensive" and accused the MP of ignoring "human misery";
Mr Bates also pointed out the Post Office was insisting fears around Horizon were "unfounded" as late as 2013;
And he dismissed a Post Office lawyer's suggestion he has a "loose relationship with the truth";
In a slightly funny moment towards the end, Mr Bates misspoke, suggesting the Post Office should be sold to Horizon, before correcting himself to mean Amazon.

You can catch up on all the action by scrolling through the blog, and tapping through the key points above.

Speaking to reporters outside the inquiry, Alan Bates jokes that the Post Office CEO, who was in attendance at Aldwych House today, could've thrashed out a remediation deal.

"He (Nick Read) should've brought his chequebook," he says, laughing.

"I'm in no special place in the queue, I'm just one of the many, and yet they have to get on with it," he adds.

One more joke to finish the day comes when he's asked what he'll do when he is finally sent the money he is owed.

"I'm gonna buy a little Post Office somewhere and put my feet up," he says.

Alan Bates has now finished giving evidence to the public inquiry, which will reconvene tomorrow at 10am.

The inquiry was also shown a letter from Jo Swinson in 2015, when she was the Post Office minister.

The letter, which is addressed to Alan Bates, states there is "no evidence of system-wide problems with Horizon".

"This conclusion has stood firm through nearly two years of investigation," Ms Swinson writes.

It was in 2015 that the Post Office announced the mediation scheme's working group closed, and all remaining cases were being referred to independent advisors.

Jason Beer QC, counsel to the public inquiry, concludes his questions for Alan Bates by asking him to sum up his views on the culture of the Post Office.

"They're an atrocious organisation," he says.

"They need disbanding, it needs removing, it needs building up again from the ground floor.

"And as have been quoted quite commonly, the whole of the Postal Service nowadays is a dead duck - it's beyond saving."

A comic misspeak sees Mr Bates suggest Post Office should be sold to "someone like Horizon" - meaning to reference Amazon.

It was a repeat of similar comments he made in front of the business committee, when he proposed the organisation should be sold to the online giant "for £1".

He corrects himself for saying Horizon, adding "that's the last thing I'd say".

"It should be sold to someone like Amazon," he says.

"It needs a real big injection of money and I think that that can only happen [if it's] coming in from [the] outside.

"Otherwise it's just going to be it's going to be a bugbear for the government for the years to come."

For the second time this afternoon, Alan Bates laughs out loud at a remark made about him by Post Office affiliates.

This time, an email dated 2017 references Mr Bates as having a "loose relationship with the truth".

The email was written by Andrew Parson, a partner at law firm Bond Dickinson LLP, which advised Post Office at the time.

You can see that letter below...

To which Mr Bates responded with a laugh...

"Andy Parsons was one those who used to appear at the working group meetings - one of the many lawyers the Post Office used to send to them," he says when asked why Mr Parsons would say that.

"I mean, I don't know why he's come up with that. I know I sometimes I might embellish, but I don't lie."

The inquiry is now looking at a section of Alan Bates's witness statement…

In one paragraph, he says he believed the mediation scheme failed as it was "part of a cover-up by the Post Office".

He says there was "definitely an element of not wanting to accept fault" by the Post Office, and the company likely "discovered things that they did not like and did not want to come out".

"I believe the Post Office had no intention whatsoever of getting to a mutually acceptable and fair decision," he adds.

"If anything, it seemed as if the Post Office had been using the scheme as a fishing expedition to see what evidence sub-postmasters actually had about Horizon."

During the break earlier, we caught a word from Post Office chief executive Nick Read, who has sat in the inquiry throughout the day.

While the wrongful convictions that came about due to the Horizon issues did not happen on his watch, he is in charge of the compensation scheme which is still a point of contention for many affected.

He said he is still focused on "getting to the truth" of the scandal and bringing "transparency to the process".

Asked what he thought of the evidence given by Alan Bates today, he said it was "very, very compelling" and "very sobering".

"We want to make sure the culture of today's Post Office learns the lessons from the past," he added.

Alan Bates is discussing his frustrations with the remediation scheme set up to help postal workers.

He said at the time (2014) that "the further the scheme progresses, the more entrenched and defensive Post Office becomes".

Asked today to explain why he felt like that, he highlights disclosure as the key issue.

"Once these cases were being investigated, in theory, by Post Office, they were asking for more and more time," he says.

There was meant to be a four to six-week period for investigations, but the Post Office consistently asked for extension after extension, he says.

Sub-postmasters were forced to sit tight while the mediation scheme spent "six months or seven months" waiting to investigate claims, he says.

"It just dragged on and on and on."

After a short break, the inquiry is back and Alan Bates is still giving evidence.

Jason Beer QC, counsel to the public inquiry, continues to ask questions about the mediation scheme set up to help postal workers affected by the scandal.

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