I have spent many hours researching about what is needed to sponsor my boyfriend to come for a 2-3 week holiday to UK. The facts are:
He is coming from Zanzibar, he has never travelled before. He has his first passport now. He is self employed as a driver, and has a car. He does regular jobs for some hotels, taking guests to various trips. He also works as a painter/decorator when it is low season to get money.
He regularly supports his family financially and practically (he has younger siblings). He is building a house, but has no papers for this. He only opened a bank account in November. He has no business account, he deals with cash!
I can sponsor him and provide bank statements/pay slips/tenancy/phone bills/photos (we have been together 6 months). I have visited Zanzibar twice to see him so can photocopy my visa/ticket for that.
From what I have read the main sticking point is going to be providing acceptable proof that he will return to Zanzibar? He can provide a letter from one of the hotels to say he drives for them on a regular basis and he has said he is returning, and also a letter from one of the hotels he is due to paint on return. I can also write the letter of invitation stating I will ensure he returns. I also have made enquiries about finding work over there in an email so could include that?
Is there anything else we need to provide ??
Sorry I am sure this is a common question, but I have spent many hours reading other people's experiences and now decided to write my own post! He is 23yrs old.
Thanks in advance
