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-- were you on ILR when your parents got 5 yrs visa ?uk2k10 wrote: I did 6 months then 2 years and now 5 years for my parents.
-- ties as in, what apart from property and bank statements ??uk2k10 wrote: Show strong ties to home country
-- thanks for the tip, should we consider only current trip even if we are applying for a long term visa ?vignezh wrote:I would strongly suggest getting a travel insurance for the duration of stay and include a copy of the same as evidence
I would say yes. Reason being long term visas are issued on the condition that the individual spends only up to 6 months in a year. If you were to get travel insurance for say 3 or 5 months, this will add further confidence that the stay will not exceed that period despite being a long term visa. Immigration and burden to NHS is a very top topic in the UK, so getting a travel insurance will certainly be looked at a positive note.muditmalhotra wrote:-- thanks for the tip, should we consider only current trip even if we are applying for a long term visa ?vignezh wrote:I would strongly suggest getting a travel insurance for the duration of stay and include a copy of the same as evidence
I don't think this holds true for long term visas.. but I am not sure let wait for someone to clarifyvignezh wrote:I am sure someone will correct me, if I am wrong.
My understanding is, if the visa starts 1st May 2015. Between 01/05/2015 and 31/04/2016, the maximum no of days should be 180. This can be accumulated through multiple visits regardless of how big the gap is in between.
As I mentioned, my parents have been into UK a several times, every time on a 6months visa.. never have over stayed or asked for extension... so do you reckon they can apply for a 5 yrs long term visa or should they apply for a 2 yrs first so that UKVI have enough confidence that they will return back to home country well in time ?uk2k10 wrote:Documents are exactly same as that of general visitor just the form is different
I did 6 months then 2 years and now 5 years for my parents.
muditmalhotra wrote:I don't think this holds true for long term visas.. but I am not sure let wait for someone to clarifyvignezh wrote:I am sure someone will correct me, if I am wrong.
My understanding is, if the visa starts 1st May 2015. Between 01/05/2015 and 31/04/2016, the maximum no of days should be 180. This can be accumulated through multiple visits regardless of how big the gap is in between.
You may want to take a look at the ECO guidance posted under the following thread. http://www.immigrationboards.com/genera ... l#p1169134muditmalhotra wrote:when a long term visa is issued, how long should be the minimum gap between two visits ?
While technically a total maximum number of days is not stated, it is a requirement that the applicant use the visa for the intended purpose - for visits. Do read the ECO guidance, as future applications or entry may be refused, if an applicant uses a visit visa as a means to reside in the UK.muditmalhotra wrote:there is no limit on total no. of days in 5years in total
muditmalhotra wrote:thanks ..
on pg 17 it clarifies that there is no definitive rule for how long you have to stay out.
going thru the document I found this (pg19) --
Visas are valid for an unlimited number of journeys within the validity period of the visa.
People holding visit visas can only remain in the UK for a maximum of six months on any one visit, or until the visa expires if less than six months. This restriction is indicated on the visa by the entry ‘180’ days after the ‘Duration of stay’ section
-- hence, there is no limit on total no. of days in 5years in total
do you say this to be on safer side or are there any cases which have suffered in similar scenarios ?cs95tdg wrote: it may be safer to apply for a 2 year visa prior to 5, unless the difference in cost is not a consideration.
I don't have any recent cases I can quote, but I've had personal experience in the past (note that this was around 8 years ago, before I came to settle in the UK) where I applied for a 2 year visa after having had a couple of visit visas (6 months & 1 year validity) over the previous years. But was granted one valid for 1 year again. I'm certain things are different now, as there isn't event a option to request a visit visa that's just valid for 1 year. Additionally your parents circumstances would also differ, so I'm sure you wouldn't necessarily want to use this as a comparison. I personally believe they look at how frequently you've travelled to the UK over the past, also meeting the conditions of the visa. At the time I applied I believed I'd met those conditions, but figured the ECO had a different view on what frequent travel constituted of. So it's ultimately got to be a personal decision looking at their travel history & how much the loss of fee (difference) would mean to you if you applied for a 5 year visa, but only got one valid for a shorter time period.muditmalhotra wrote:do you say this to be on safer side or are there any cases which have suffered in similar scenarios ?cs95tdg wrote: it may be safer to apply for a 2 year visa prior to 5, unless the difference in cost is not a consideration.
and of-course Money is a concern but if chances are more towards success I may be interested in risking it, just because of the convenience it offers.