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A person providing a personal service relating to the
running of his/her employer's household is classified
as a “Domestic Worker”. It normally includes
chauffeurs, gardeners, cooks and nannies. Most of the
emigrant families relocating to the UK seek approval
to be accompanied by domestic workers who have been
working for them overseas. The immigration rules require
the domestic worker to apply to the nearest British
overseas mission for a visa before traveling to the
UK.
CHECKLIST FOR OVERSEAS DOMESTIC WORKERS:
Documents from Employee:
- Proof of Age (18 – 65 years)
– Valid document to show date of Birth - Birth
Certificate, Ration Card, Passport, Driving license,
etc.
- Proof of Employment with Employer
in India i.e. in a private household as a domestic
worker (chauffeurs, gardeners, cooks, nannies
and others providing a personal service relating to
the running of the employer's household )
– Employment Contract, Employment Agreement,
Pay slips, etc. or notarized letter from the employer
stating how long the applicant has been in their employment.
Documents produced should establish employment with
the employer for duration of minimum 1 year.
Indian Passport with a validity period of minimum
6 months.
- 2 recent passport size photographs, 45 mm by 35
mm, showing full face with light background.
- Duly filled application form VAF 1.
- Visa Fee - DD. for Rs.6800/- in
favour of British Deputy High Commission, Chennai.
- VFS Service Charge Rs. 445/- .
Documents from Employer:
- Notarized copy of Employer's Indian Passport.
- Evidence of Employer's Income
- Salary slips, Bank Statements, proof of liquid funds,
Chartered engineers valuation for immovable properties,
Income Tax returns, Auditor's Statement, etc.
- Written Undertaking duly signed by the employer
expressing willingness to take full responsibility
by providing adequate maintenance and accommodation
to their domestic worker whilst in the U.K.
- A Contract of Employment specifying the main terms
and conditions of employment that will apply in the
UK. The domestic worker must consent and sign this
statement.
Disclaimer
" Any information on this website should
not be construed as legal advice for any individual
case or situation. The information is intended to be
general and should not be relied upon as being specific".
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