Applying For Uk Visa For Someone Else

If you were to ask someone how long it takes to apply for UK visa, they would probably say a month or two. In many cases this would be true, but the processing time will vary depending on what type of visa you are applying for and where you are located. The general rule of thumb is that the further away you live from the UK embassy or consulate, the longer it takes for them to process your application. For this reason it is important to ensure you apply for your visa as early as possible in order to have a tendency of it being approved faster. Here’s a breakdown on how applications are processed and how long they typically take to be processed by each country’s embassy or consulate.

The purpose of this article is to help non-European Union citizens apply for a UK visa as a sponsor payment guarantor. It covers the circumstances when an individual may be asked to act as a sponsor payment guarantor and sets out the reasons, supporting documents and procedure that should be followed in these circumstances. The information provided will be useful to those people who may be approached by the prospective immigrant with a request to act as the guarantor and also those individuals who are considering making such an arrangement with a friend, relative or acquaintance living abroad who wishes to come to the UK as their immigrant.

Long-term Standard Visitor visas

You can choose to apply for a long-term Standard Visitor visa if you visit the UK regularly. This visa lasts 2, 5 or 10 years. You can stay for a maximum of 6 months on each visit.

If you’re under 18 years old when you apply, your long-term Standard Visitor visa will only be valid for up to 6 months after you turn 18. You cannot get a refund on the fee.

You may be given a shorter visa than requested if UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) believe you cannot meet the eligibility requirements for the duration of the visa you applied for.

You will not get a refund of the application fee if you get a shorter visa or if your application is refused.

Your visa may be cancelled if your travel history shows you are repeatedly living in the UK for extended periods.

Documents and information you’ll need to apply

You must have a passport or travel document that is valid for the whole of your stay in the UK. There must be a blank page in your passport for your Standard Visitor visa.

You’ll need to provide the following information in your online application:

• the dates you’re planning to travel to the UK
• where you’ll be staying during your visit
• how much you think your trip will cost
• your current home address and how long you’ve lived there
• your parents’ names and dates of birth (if known)
• how much you earn in a year (if you have an income)
• details of any criminal, civil or immigration offences you may have committed

Depending on your circumstances, you might also need to provide:

• details of your travel history for the past 10 years
• your employer’s address and telephone number
• your partner’s name, date of birth and passport number
• the name and address of anyone paying for your trip
• the name, address and passport number of any family members you have in the UK
• a certificate proving that you’ve had a tuberculosis (TB) test if you’re visiting for more than 6 months