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# Cover Letter – UK Standard Visitor Visa Application
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**Applicant:** Wang Jiahao
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**Purpose of Visit:** Tourism and Academic Attendance
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**Destination:** Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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**Proposed Period:** During EuroSys 2026 Conference Period
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**Website:** [https://2026.eurosys.org](https://2026.eurosys.org)
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---
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Dear Visa Officer,
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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**.
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## Purpose of Visit
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I plan to visit **Edinburgh** primarily for **tourism**, with a short academic component related to **EuroSys 2026**, which will take place in Edinburgh.
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My total stay will be **four days**.
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During my visit, I plan to:
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* 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.
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* Spend the remaining time on **tourism and cultural activities** in Edinburgh.
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## Tourism Plan in Edinburgh
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My sightseeing plan includes the following major attractions:
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* **Edinburgh Castle**
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* **Royal Mile**
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* **Calton Hill**
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These locations are within central Edinburgh and can be visited efficiently during a short stay.
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## Accommodation Plan
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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:
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* **Close to the conference venue**, and
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* Conveniently located near the main tourist attractions listed above.
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All accommodation expenses will be **self-funded**.
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## Financial Background and Supporting Documents
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I am financially independent and able to fully cover all travel and living expenses during my stay. The supporting financial documents submitted include:
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1. **Bank of China Account**
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* Used as my **long-term savings account**
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* Receives **doctoral student allowances from Shanghai Jiao Tong University**
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2. **China Merchants Bank Account**
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* Receives my **internship salary from Alibaba**
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* The internship is part of a **university–industry cooperative program**
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3. **Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) Account**
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* Used for **investment and wealth management purposes**
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* Includes **financial support from my parents**, specifically provided to support my investment and savings activities
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4. **Investment Products via Alipay / Ant Fund Platform**
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* Personal investment and wealth management products
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* The total value of my **investment and savings assets exceeds RMB 160,000**
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Together, these documents demonstrate my stable financial situation and my ability to support myself throughout the trip.
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## Translation Notes
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All financial and supporting documents were originally issued in **Chinese**.
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For clarity, **English notes and explanations have been added directly alongside the original Chinese documents**, without altering the original content.
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---
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I confirm that all information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
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Thank you for considering my application.
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Yours faithfully,
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**Wang Jiahao**
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Date: Jan 24, 2026 |