Applying for a uk tourist visa without Invitation letter

[aneg07]

Hi,
i'm applying for a uk tourist visa on my own because i want to spend a few days of holidays in london.
Could i apply on my own without an invitation letter?
Is this letter essential to obtain the visa?

thanks a lot

[olisun]

Hi,
i'm applying for a uk tourist visa on my own because i want to spend a few days of holidays in london.
Could i apply on my own without an invitation letter?
Is this letter essential to obtain the visa?

thanks a lot

Chances of rejection are very high..

Why not book a tour via SOTC or similar tour operators and they do all the stuff for you.

[Dawie]

If you can fund your own trip to the UK and can prove that you are financially sound there is absolutely no need for a letter of invitation.

[Jeff Albright]

I agree. I personally know people who used to get visitor visas to do christmas shopping in the UK.

[aneg07]

[quote="Dawie"]If you can fund your own trip to the UK and can prove that you are financially sound there is absolutely no need for a letter of invitation.[/quote]

I know i can dimostrate that i'm financially sound with my personal documentations.
But what about the correct list of supported documents to prove i can afford this journey?
salary slips, bank account, letter from employer are good?
Should i present my properties documentations, too?
Or different kind of documents as, for example, my life insurance policy?
How many salary slips should i present? 6 months? 12 monts? 24 month?

I know.. i'm a little bit confused about documents

Thanks again