UK Visit visa 5 years for parents

[kiranm]

Last time my parents got a 6 months visit visa when they came to see me. They are well traveled and been here quite a few times. This time i want them to get 5 years visa, so they can travel anytime.

Hence, my question is there anything more i need to submit besides the normal docs and is there anything i need to write in the invitation letter? or is there anything i need to do more?

many thanks

[Singh_harv]

Did they previously get 2 years visa?

[kiranm]

no they got 6 months, now i want them to get 5 years.

how do i go about?

many thanks

[Singh_harv]

You should apply 2 yrs first and then 5.

My relative did the same applied for 2 and then 5, was approved. She didn't provide any extra documents.

[kiranm]

my folks are in india so they will be applying from there? i have to give docs and invitation letter.

so do i need to write anything different in the invitation letter for application of 2 years visa ?

many thanks

[Singh_harv]

Yes, you will need to provide invitation letter, your bank statements, payslips, accomodation details. If you own a property in that case you can provide land registry and council tax letter. If rented then rental agreement and no objection letter from landlord.

In your invitation letter mention how long they will be staying.

Also another thing to consider is in their previous application if they mentioned that they will staying for 2months but stayed 4months that could hinder their 2 year application. So please check.

If you have kids, do attach their birth certificate and passports copies.

My relative didn't provide any extra document or information she applied as normal. The only difference was on completing the application she was asked duration of visa and paid fees accordingly.

[kiranm]

thank you.

yes i have all the docs. last time my invitation read this ' and I would like to invite them to visit me in Royston, UK for a period of 3 months from September 2017 to November 2017. '

but this time they not sure when they want to come and hence not booked tickets and this time we want not 6 months but 2 years visa, so can i write just want to visit for a period of 3 months ?

thanks

[Singh_harv]

Yeah just mention they are visiting for 3months.

You dont need to book flight tickets for visa application.

[kiranm]

thanks a lot for your help

[iwolga]

but this time they not sure when they want to come and hence not booked tickets and this time we want not 6 months but 2 years visa, so can i write just want to visit for a period of 3 months ?

Just don't forget to mention in your invitation letter that you would like them to come several times over next couple of years. This might help with securing longer visa.

[kiranm]

THANK YOU.
i am submitting the following documents for my parents, hope its enough:

My Passport copy and visa stamp (3 pages)
- My husband's (husband) Passport copy
- i (son) Passport copy
- Marriage certificate
-Property details (from estate agent)
- HM Land Registry
- Mortgage deed
- Solicitor land registry
- Legal Indemnity policy
- Council Tax
-work letter
- p60
-Bank Statement (6 months)