Hi all first time posting here so please be gentle with me, my wife has indefinite leave to remain visa, we are looking to bring her mum, dad and brother to the UK for about 6 months, so my questons are

(1) what visa do we need.

(2) what documents do we need.

(3) is a visa possible for my wifes family.

any info would be gratefully accepted thanks.

They will need to apply for visit visas (6 months maximum).

From the UKBA website:

In general, you must show that:

• you want to visit the UK for no more than six months;
• you intend to leave the UK at the end of your visit;
• you have enough money to support yourself during your stay in the UK without working or needing help from public funds. See more on 'Public funds' under 'More advice and information';
• you do not intend to take paid or unpaid employment.

That is about as gentle as the process goes!

You will need to carefully prepare the applications as they will refuse frequently!

Edited December 21, 201015 yr by bobrussell

You will need to carefully prepare the applications as they will refuse frequently!

They do refuse but 90% of V/V applications are successful

In 2008/09, 91% of general visitor applicants in Bangkok were successful (Source, page 52)

http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/resources/en/docs/2958881/visastats2008-09

The people who that fail are those who are ill-prepared and the one's that are what my mate (who work's in Manila as an ECO/M) call's "Craig David" applications...

You know..."I met a girl on Monday...took her for a drink on Tuesday...." etc etc etc

RAZZ

Edited December 21, 201015 yr by RAZZELL

You will need to carefully prepare the applications as they will refuse frequently!

They do refuse but 90% of V/V applications are successful

In 2008/09, 91% of general visitor applicants in Bangkok were successful (Source, page 52)

http://www.ukvisas.g...isastats2008-09

The people who that fail are those who are ill-prepared and the one's that are what my mate (who work's in Manila as an ECO/M) call's "Craig David" applications...

You know..."I met a girl on Monday...took her for a drink on Tuesday...." etc etc etc

RAZZ

Sorry that part of the post was unclear.

If you prepare your application carefully and supply the correct information to convince the ECO that the application is valid you are very likely to be given visit visas (as is only right).

If you are ill prepared and the paperwork is light on information the ECO may use this to refuse a visa application.

Most visas are granted because the applications are well prepared. Never underestimate the detail that will be required by the ECO.

Perhaps you could advise us on why exactly you need;

''to bring her mum, dad and brother to the UK for about 6 months,''

Sorry, but methinks you need to stand back, and THINK.

The professionals will probably answer this tomorrow.

But it may be worth reading the following thread:

http://www.thaivisa....r-visa-hurdles/

post #3 by "7by7" is probably the best reply.

Basically they need to convince the person considering their visa applications that:

1 they intend to return, (having property and reason to return).

2 they have somewhere to stay.

3 they have means to support themselves.

4 they have no intention of working.

I think that 6 months may concern the ECO as the longer the visit the more likelihood of the visitor(s) ducking under the radar, finding work and not returning.

Edited December 21, 201015 yr by Basil B

Obviously the chances of a visa being issued or refused depends on each applicant's circumstances. Without knowing mum's, dad's and brother's background it is impossible to say at this stage. However, be prepared for the fact that mum and dad might qualify for visas, but brother doesn't. The visa officer may consider it credible for mum and dad to visit their daughter, etc in the UK, but he will certainly look at brother's circs very carefully. A six month holiday for him ? How does he get six months leave, or be away from school ? Maybe two out of the three visa would be issued, but it is not possible to guess at this stage.