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What documents are required to apply for a visa at the London embassy, especially regarding income tax?

Dec 12, 2025

2 days ago

Hello 

What documents does one need for London embassy? 

Do they ask for 2 years income tax?

I’ve been rejected from Ho Chi Minh. 

I haven’t worked for over two years as I’ve been living off savings. I got a job in recently, mainly for the dtv. But as I haven’t paid any tax, or had incomes , I’m thinking that’s probably the reason I got rejected. 

So keen to know what kind of requirements London has, before I travel home to apply from there. If I’m likely to have the same issue I won’t bother and set up home elsewhere.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user is seeking information about the document requirements for applying for a visa at the London embassy, expressing concerns about lacking recent income and having received a visa rejection from Ho Chi Minh City. They question whether the embassy would require two years of income tax documents and reflect on their recent job acquisition affecting their application. Comments provide personal experiences and advice regarding documentation, emphasizing the importance of financial statements and work history.

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John **********

I got a job for the DTV? Sounds like that may the issue

a day ago

Zess ********

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@John *********

I didn’t tell them that obviously. But I’m lucky enough to be in a position where I don’t really need to work.

But yea, the lack of income / tax.

That’s why I ask if I need to show income tax in London.

a day ago

John **********

@Zess *******

if you don't want to work remotely from Thailand why not just go the soft power route? Why complicate matters?

a day ago

Zess ********

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@John *********

I never said I don’t want to work.

I didn’t take the soft power because I don’t want to 1. Take a course 2. Fix myself to one location in Thailand.

a day ago

John **********

@Zess *******

well if you do want to work the DTV based on workation is your only option

a day ago

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John **********

KC ****

I told them my tax return wasn’t due till April 2026 and gave them my HMRC self assessment letter with unique tax payer reference number and they were happy with that and I far exceeded the 500K savings

2 days ago

Anonymous ******************

I Would recommend using an agency DFY service - I recently had a pretty smooth experience with Borderless Setup and the bank statements did not matter, I did not need funds in the account - Just 3 months statements

Went through London Embassy and approved within 3 weeks

2 days ago

Zess ********

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Anonymous participant 941 I have the funds. But how much did that cost ?

2 days ago

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Zess ********

Anonymous ******************

Best to wait until you work with this company at least 6 months and apply again. The embassy seems to don't like when people starting new job.

2 days ago

Anonymous ******************

Sure do

2 days ago

Kurt *************

Did they not ask you to show any income in hcmn? Or any request for documents?

2 days ago

Zess ********

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@Kurt ************

they asked for 6 months bank statement

Letter from company I now work for

Business reg document which I didn’t as it’s an ordinary partnership so sent VAT reg document which has all the necessary info on

And 2 years income tax. I explained how I have been living off savings for the past two years and have only recently just got a job

I then went to pending approval then today got rejected.

2 days ago

Kurt *************

@Zess *******

yeah if you have no income the last couple of months they cant really see how you can sustain yourself. Having a good complete application is important. I was in a similar point for my first application. Managed to fix better application with more clear documents for my second application and got approved in hanoi

2 days ago

Zess ********

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@Kurt ************

yea, I mean, I have considerable savings. I guess I have to wait for a few pay checks first.

2 days ago

Kurt *************

@Zess *******

savings could work in the right embassy. But yeah not easy to know upfront

2 days ago

Zess ********

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@Kurt ************

yea, this post took a while to get approved. I already thought about it since then, and I’ve already booked my flights to the Philippines. We will see in the future but I’m not going to make a rash decision and potentially waste another £1k+ flying to London to try again

2 days ago

Kurt *************

@Zess *******

i think hanoi or vientiane is the best.

2 days ago

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Kurt *************

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