Family Visa questions

[MisfitMeL]

Hello!

It's been quite a while since my mum's last visit, and I have just found out that the entire visa application process in India has changed! Everything is done online now which is my mum's worst nightmare

So I was wondering if I could do everything for her from here in the UK - create the account, fill in application, book appointment etc ... all in her name though. Do you think this would be a problem? I would pay the fees with my card as well. Have other people here done the same?

Second question, my bank rarely sends out paper statements now, so would printouts of electronic statements suffice?

Thanks

[Sohail4peace]

Hi,

Yes you can do it and new online system is very easy. I recently done everything for my parents not in india but pakistan but same thing. It was absolutely fine.

Hope it helps.

Regards,

Sohail

[MisfitMeL]

Thanks Sohail, it definitely helps!

What about printouts of electronic bank statements? Has anyone had issues with that?

[ban.s]

You can create an account with your details. Once you login to the account, you'll find two options - apply for your own and apply for someone else's behalf. Use the second option to complete your mum's application including payment of the fees with your card.

Once submitted send the PDF application and appoitment forms to your mum. She'll just need print the form and submit with a photo and signature.

[MisfitMeL]

Aha, I didn't think they would give you the option to apply for someone else.
Thanks ban.s I've just created an account