Long term Multi entry Visitor Visa

[Santyroger]

Hi all,

My parents have visited UK a couple of times.

My Mother - 3 times
My father - 2 times

On all these instances, my parents had been in UK under 6 months visitor visas.

Now I am planning to apply 10 years MULTI entry family Visitor visa for both of my parents from India.

*Will it be successful for both of them?
*Is it advisable to go for other options like 2 years or 5 years?
*As per the UKBA rules, one shouldn't be in UK for continuous 180 days in each visit. So, If my parents gets a 10 year visit visa, could they be in UK for 5 months-leave Uk for a week- return UK & stay for another 5 months?

Kindly clear my doubts.

Thanks in advance.

[Wanderer]

*As per the UKBA rules, one shouldn't be in UK for continuous 180 days in each visit. So, If my parents gets a 10 year visit visa, could they be in UK for 5 months-leave Uk for a week- return UK & stay for another 5 months?

No, they have to be 'genuine visitors' and while the rule of thumb is six months in twelve, it could be a lot less than that if the IO suspects some sort of residency is being maintained.

[Santyroger]

ok thanks for reply..

Could you please give me suggestions on my first 2 questions too?

[DanChak]

Your parents have to prove
"a frequent and ongoing need to come to the UK"
How can you explain that?