How to Sponsor my Mother in Law from India to UK

[snash1039]

I am at a loss of the procedure needed to sponsor my mother in law from India.

What are the requirements needed to sponsor and the link where I can obtain to start the ball
rolling process?

What documents can I submit along with the application form?

Can I start the application now for her to come next April 2016?

Please advise.

Thanks in advance.

[nehalbhagat]

Hi,

Go to VFS website for UK in India, select family visitor visa.

Your documents :
If you are sponsoring your mother in law then
1- Copy of your Indian passport showing valid UK visa or British passport
2- Sponsorship letter
3 - your last 3 months payslips or bank statement.
4- Council tax/Utility bill original for proof of residence

You can complete application form on-line on her behalf and book an appointment too. If you are planning her visit in April 2016 then apply visa in Feb end or March 2016.

[snash1039]

Thanks Nehalbhagat.

Would the documents have to be original or photocopies?

Cheers

[snash1039]

I can find anything about the family visa.

Can you paste the link here.

[Casa]

There is no longer a family visitor visa, only a 'Standard Visitor visa'
http://www.vfsglobal.co.uk/india/how_to_apply.html

If you are submitting documents which aren't originals, the copies should be legally certified.