UK TOURIST VISA

One usually applies via the embassy don't they have this information on the website. Also do you have say an aparment lease you can show? Basically they just want to know if you visit where you will go and when you will return because they don't want to think people go and stay

You have to fill an online form which harbour many offensive questions. They will get your 10-finger fingerprints as a potential offender and such. Not a nice experience.

Showing 6 months of pay slips/bank statements, a contract for your housing, a work contract (if you have one) statements of any savings you have should suffice. I feel it depends which country you originate from

Ignore the incorrect advice re embassy above. Indeed you apply online. This application is actually dealt with by UK visas in Croydon. You will need to attend the biometrics subcontractor as already noted above around gare du midi. Waiting times vary, expect at least 1 week.