Mobile Phone Bill - driver Licence as Address Proof

[neeraj1395]

Hi,

I am currently working in UK on Tier 2 Visa. I want my wife to join me in May End here.

I am currently residing in a rented accommodation and I got a private agreement done with my landlord and all my bills are inclusive in the rent only.
Now as address proof for Dependant visa application form my wife, can I provide my Mobile Phone Bill or my UK PROVISIONAL Drivers Licence. I have a private(not through an agent or government one) rental agreement signed by my Landlord.

Please suggest, this is very Urgent.

Regards,
Neeraj.

[geriatrix]

There is no requirement for "address proof".

What may be required, though, is evidence of accommodation. Neither mobile phone bill or Provisional driving licence are evidence(s) of accommodation.

[neeraj1395]

Thanks a lot for replying.

I got a letter from the Visa authorities that mentions of address proof(Utility bills). Also they have asked for a tenancy agreement. The agreement that I have got with me is a private one(own drafted - which my landlord and myself have signed) and has all the rental things mentioned(monthly rent / all bills inclusive etc.).

I think I can provide that. But as far as utility bils are concerned, Can I give Mobile Bills?

[geriatrix]

And who are these "visa authorities"?

[neeraj1395]

I sent an email to - northin@vfshelpline.com.

They sent me a document. Below is the matter:
Refer Point 6

TIER 2 Dependent
Documents Required
1. Passport (Valid for 6 months from the date of submission, 2 blank pages back to back, not damaged)
2. 2 recent not more than 3 months old coloured photos measuring 45 mmX 35mm against a white background wearing constrast coloured clothes.
3. Covering letter from applicant
Includes the details like expected date of journey, purpose of visiting UK, duration of stay at UK, in case of self sponsored trip then details related to cost & expenditure of the visit., details which applicant want to mention to High Commission regarding their application they can mention those details in this.
PLEASE CARRY ONE SET OF ORIGINAL & PHOTOCOPIES WITH YOU AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION
4. Visa Form VAF 10
5. Evidence of the relationship.(Photographs, Marraige certificate, Birth certificate etc)
6. Evidence of arrangements of accommodation in UK.
Utility Bills/ Mortgage Paper, applicable only incase of person residing in the UK owning the accommodation. If Accommodation is rented tenancy agreement and a noc from the owner.
7. Passport photocopy along with Visa pages of main applicant in UK.
8. Evidence of Maintenance (Funds) requirement.
Only the following documents will be accepted as evidence:
Personal bank or building society statements;
Savings account/building society pass book/s;
Letter from your bank or building society;
Letter from your A-rated sponsor
For more information on documents required click the link below
Documents Specification

[geriatrix]

I sent an email to - northin@vfshelpline.com.

They sent me a document. Below is the matter:
Refer Point 6

TIER 2 Dependent
Documents Required
1. Passport (Valid for 6 months from the date of submission, 2 blank pages back to back, not damaged)
2. 2 recent not more than 3 months old coloured photos measuring 45 mmX 35mm against a white background wearing constrast coloured clothes.
3. Covering letter from applicant
Includes the details like expected date of journey, purpose of visiting UK, duration of stay at UK, in case of self sponsored trip then details related to cost & expenditure of the visit., details which applicant want to mention to High Commission regarding their application they can mention those details in this.
PLEASE CARRY ONE SET OF ORIGINAL & PHOTOCOPIES WITH YOU AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION
4. Visa Form VAF 10
5. Evidence of the relationship.(Photographs, Marraige certificate, Birth certificate etc)
6. Evidence of arrangements of accommodation in UK.
Utility Bills/ Mortgage Paper, applicable only incase of person residing in the UK owning the accommodation. If Accommodation is rented tenancy agreement and a noc from the owner.
7. Passport photocopy along with Visa pages of main applicant in UK.
8. Evidence of Maintenance (Funds) requirement.
Only the following documents will be accepted as evidence:
Personal bank or building society statements;
Savings account/building society pass book/s;
Letter from your bank or building society;
Letter from your A-rated sponsor
For more information on documents required click the link below
Documents Specification

And where does it ask for "address proof"? Point 6 refers to "evidence of accommodation" - as I had indicated in my first response in the topic.

Utility Bills/ Mortgage Paper, applicable only incase of person residing in the UK owning the accommodation. If Accommodation is rented tenancy agreement and a noc from the owner.

[neeraj1395]

So for evidence of proof - for my rented accomodation. Do i only need to show them my rental agreement(own drafted - which my landlord and myself have signed ) and no Utility Bills.

[neeraj1395]

Actually this query came across because a colleague of mine recently applied for Dependant Visa for his Wife. He submitted these documents and he mentioned ro me of getting a utility bills as address proof(What is alled here in as "evidence of accommodation".

So I think I am good with tenancy agreement ONLY. Please sugegst?