# Cover Letter – UK Standard Visitor Visa Application

**Applicant:** Wang Jiahao
**Purpose of Visit:** Tourism and Academic Attendance
**Destination:** Edinburgh, United Kingdom
**Proposed Period:** During EuroSys 2026 Conference Period
**Website:** [https://2026.eurosys.org](https://2026.eurosys.org)

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Dear Visa Officer,

I am writing to provide an overview of my planned visit to the United Kingdom and to clarify my travel purpose, accommodation plan, and financial circumstances in support of my **UK Standard Visitor Visa application**.

## Purpose of Visit

I plan to visit **Edinburgh** primarily for **tourism**, with a short academic component related to **EuroSys 2026**, which will take place in Edinburgh.
My total stay will be **four days**.

During my visit, I plan to:

* Spend **two days attending selected academic lectures** at EuroSys 2026. One of my close friends will be presenting a talk at the conference, and I plan to attend in support and for academic interest.
* Spend the remaining time on **tourism and cultural activities** in Edinburgh.

## Tourism Plan in Edinburgh

My sightseeing plan includes the following major attractions:

* **Edinburgh Castle**
* **Royal Mile**
* **Calton Hill**

These locations are within central Edinburgh and can be visited efficiently during a short stay.

## Accommodation Plan

The exact conference venue details will be finalized closer to the event. Once confirmed, I will book a hotel **as soon as possible**, with a preference for accommodation:

* **Close to the conference venue**, and
* Conveniently located near the main tourist attractions listed above.

All accommodation expenses will be **self-funded**.

## Financial Background and Supporting Documents

I am financially independent and able to fully cover all travel and living expenses during my stay. The supporting financial documents submitted include:

1. **Bank of China Account**

   * Used as my **long-term savings account**
   * Receives **doctoral student allowances from Shanghai Jiao Tong University**

2. **China Merchants Bank Account**

   * Receives my **internship salary from Alibaba**
   * The internship is part of a **university–industry cooperative program**

3. **Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) Account**

   * Used for **investment and wealth management purposes**
   * Includes **financial support from my parents**, specifically provided to support my investment and savings activities

4. **Investment Products via Alipay / Ant Fund Platform**

   * Personal investment and wealth management products
   * The total value of my **investment and savings assets exceeds RMB 160,000**

Together, these documents demonstrate my stable financial situation and my ability to support myself throughout the trip.

## Translation Notes

All financial and supporting documents were originally issued in **Chinese**.
For clarity, **English notes and explanations have been added directly alongside the original Chinese documents**, without altering the original content.

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I confirm that all information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Thank you for considering my application.

Yours faithfully,

**Wang Jiahao**
Date: Jan 24, 2026