Disclaimer: By posting on this web site it is accepted that you have agreed to our Terms. Please DO NOT publish copyrighted material/pictures without the owner’s permission, you are liable for any costs incurred.


Results 1 to 11 of 11
  1. #1
    Respected Member lordna's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    West Sussex
    Posts
    1,244
    Rep Power
    109

    Visit Visas for two family members

    We are planning on bringing my wife.s brother and mother to the UK for a 6 month visit. The plan is that we will be financing the whole thing ourselves from the uk as their source of income is us!

    I have quickly looked through the UKBA website and it seems we can finance this but I wondered if anyone has any idea of what the UKBA will be looking for in order to grat the visa? What sort of money will they consider reasonable to finance a stay for two people over 6 months? Are there any other things we need to consider? Anybody else done this who could advise?

    Both my wife's brother and mother are coming as I believe my mother in law is not comfortable travelling alone.


  2. #2
    Admin's Assistant ^_^ raynaputi's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2010
    Location
    Denbigh, North Wales
    Posts
    7,464
    Rep Power
    150
    UK Home Office will be more interested in proving that both of them have strong ties to the Philippines and will not overstay in the UK. You need to gather evidences for that, i.e. properties, work, etc. if they do have them. On your part, you only have to supply documents that you really can support them while they're here, i.e. accommodation (that you have room(s) for them if they are staying in your house), your bank account(s) showing you can really afford it, also provide a cover letter for the application stating what they are going to do in the UK and you are fully supporting their stay. The hardest part really is proving and convincing UK Home Office that they'll go back to the Philippines.
    -=rayna.keith=-
    ...When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible...



  3. #3
    Member filscot99's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2014
    Location
    Northamptonshire
    Posts
    37
    Rep Power
    0
    I'm planning to bring my mother here on a tourist visa, I thought it will be easier to sponsor my mum since she is already widowed and retired.


  4. #4
    Moderator
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    Marikina City
    Posts
    26,785
    Rep Power
    150
    Quote Originally Posted by filscot99 View Post
    I'm planning to bring my mother here on a tourist visa, I thought it will be easier to sponsor my mum since she is already widowed and retired.
    You'll need to be extra careful in establishing reasons why she'll return home against reasons to remain in UK


  5. #5
    Respected Member Michael Parnham's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Nottinghamshire
    Posts
    11,643
    Rep Power
    150
    My wife and I are sponsoring a very close friend from Philippines to UK. We've filled in sponsorship undertaking form SU07 and have all the required documents ready but Gov.com website does not say where to post everything. I believe my supporting information should go to Home Office but what department at what address? the person we're sponsoring documents I believe should shown at British Embassy or VFS. Please can anyone help us?


  6. #6
    Respected Member SimonH's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2013
    Location
    Pampamga
    Posts
    3,728
    Rep Power
    150
    Quote Originally Posted by Michael Parnham View Post
    My wife and I are sponsoring a very close friend from Philippines to UK.
    Quote Originally Posted by Michael Parnham View Post
    The package I sent to Valencia 30th December just arrived now May 3rd my partner just received phone call from local Post office.



  7. #7
    Respected Member Michael Parnham's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Nottinghamshire
    Posts
    11,643
    Rep Power
    150
    Hi Simon, complicated. I have developed cancer and my wife has decided to help me sponsor my partner to come to UK on a visit visa cos I don't know at this stage what the future holds for me. Wife won't care for me cos she has to work. I said complicated because five and a half years ago my wife became pregnant with someone at her work and they had a beautiful daughter whom I have looked after since two days after she was born. She's the little sunshine in my life, so if anyone can help please let me know. Just to clear matters up I have been supporting my Partner for almost two years, I have known of her for 17 years now, we have been communicating for almost two years. Providing I get my health back I intend that she be my future.


  8. #8
    Respected Member SimonH's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2013
    Location
    Pampamga
    Posts
    3,728
    Rep Power
    150
    Thanks Michael for your frank and honest reply. I tried giving you a well deserved rep but I have to spread it about a bit first.


  9. #9
    Trusted Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Location
    Pangasinan
    Posts
    25,596
    Rep Power
    150
    I'll echo your words Simon... and have given the rep on your behalf.

    Good luck Michael !


  10. #10
    Respected Member Michael Parnham's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2011
    Location
    Nottinghamshire
    Posts
    11,643
    Rep Power
    150
    Thank you both, I will update as I progress


  11. #11
    Moderator Arthur Little's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    City of Perth, Scotland
    Posts
    24,230
    Rep Power
    150
    Quote Originally Posted by Michael Parnham View Post
    Thank you both, I will update as I progress
    And progress you will, Michael ... with your being a normally healthy person; wishing you ALL THE BEST, my friend!


Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. Family members - maintenance
    By songz777 in forum UK VISA/British Citizenship
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 24th March 2013, 21:47
  2. family members moving abroad
    By stevewool in forum Loose Talk, Chat and Off Topic
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 21st January 2013, 13:54
  3. Trouble making family members
    By junior02 in forum Help & Advice
    Replies: 28
    Last Post: 25th October 2010, 20:19
  4. Tourist (Visit-VAF1A) or Family Visit (VAF1B)
    By JAMZ in forum UK VISA/British Citizenship
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 13th December 2009, 16:11
  5. Another batch of members waiting for their visas
    By Mrs.JMajor in forum Loose Talk, Chat and Off Topic
    Replies: 411
    Last Post: 14th September 2009, 09:24

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Filipino Forum : Philippine Forum