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+# 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)
+
+---
+
+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.
+
+---
+
+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