2 years visitor visa for parents

[harpreetjagdey]

Hello All

I am planning to submit an application for my parents visitor visa at the end of this month. I was wondering if there are any complications for applying a 2 year visa?

My father has been here previously in 2016 on a 6-month visa but mother hasnt been here yet and never has been issued any UK visa. Reason I want to apply 2 year visa than 6 months is that I will be going there later this month and will be lodging their application at that time. They live alone and its difficult for them to print/arrange visa and supporting documents due to their old age.

I can explain the situation in a cover letter

Are there any complications and if there is a special consideration applying for these 2 year visas? Any thoughts and helpful information will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

[harpreetjagdey]

Please can anyone suggest?

[Ticktack]

Hello All

I am planning to submit an application for my parents visitor visa at the end of this month. I was wondering if there are any complications for applying a 2 year visa?

My father has been here previously in 2016 on a 6-month visa but mother hasnt been here yet and never has been issued any UK visa. Reason I want to apply 2 year visa than 6 months is that I will be going there later this month and will be lodging their application at that time. They live alone and its difficult for them to print/arrange visa and supporting documents due to their old age.

I can explain the situation in a cover letter

Are there any complications and if there is a special consideration applying for these 2 year visas? Any thoughts and helpful information will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

There are no rules stopping you from applying for 2 years for the pair of them in one go. The only problem is, your dad has been here before, so he has a better chance of getting his visa re-issued. On the other hand, you mum has never been here before, so she hasn't crossed that trust boundary. You have less fee to lose on a 6 months visa than a 2 year application.

[luvn]

There are no rules stopping you from applying for 2 years for the pair of them in one go. The only problem is, your dad has been here before, so he has a better chance of getting his visa re-issued. On the other hand, you mum has never been here before, so she hasn't crossed that trust boundary. You have less fee to lose on a 6 months visa than a 2 year application.

The same conditions apply for either 6-mth, 2-yrs, or any years allowed within the rules. Of course an applicant previous travel experience counts.. however, a case merit is defined by the individual's personal circumstances. Your mother's lack of travel experience in the UK has no bearing at all. Multiple Entries are available simply to ease travel arrangements (time-wise). If you can satisfy the requirements, you qualify. As simple as that.

Mind you, it doesn't matter to the immigration official at the borders even if you hold a 10-year Visit Visa entry... you wouldn't be treated any different from the one holding a 6-month Visit Visa. The same queues, the same conditions apply to both - there's no leverage given.

It may interest you to know that i have personally sponsored someone for a 2-year Visit Visa and the applicant had never travelled across any border - by that I meant their passport was Blank! The application was a success! I paid for what i wanted- 2 year multiple entry, that's all. I also sponsored another for a 5-year Multiple Visit Visa and the applicant had only previously held a 6-mth visit visa. It was a success! No gimmicks!

All i did was, i make sure i gave a compelling reason why my guests needed the multiple visas, such as i expected them to visit me more frequently for instance, on festive occasions, summer breaks etc, the nature of my work doesn't permit me to see them more often so i'm expecting them to be visiting me more often.

NB: Whatever Multiple entry you wanna apply for parents - you simply have to be in a strong financial position yourself with the relevant supporting documents and make sure you make it clear in your sponsorship letter (Invitation Letter) the kind of support you're making available to your guests. You should stress on this boldly - so in case the ECO overlooked any material facts, you can successfully challenge it at the next stage (Pre-Action Protocol). Many times the ECO would deliberately ignored your financial package and go ahead to refuse. I have successful challenge these on three differently occasions.

Secondly, make sure your parents have strong ties in their home country that would compel them to return at the end of their short-stay. Without them exercising strong ties in their home country, their application is unlikely to be successful. These could be in the form of funds / savings available to them; if they're working (evidence of employment), social ties (grandchildren, siblings, etc) or professional affiliations in their home country, properties they held. The list could be endless but be specific and keep it simple.

I trust this helps?

Best wishes

[Ticktack]

There are no rules stopping you from applying for 2 years for the pair of them in one go. The only problem is, your dad has been here before, so he has a better chance of getting his visa re-issued. On the other hand, you mum has never been here before, so she hasn't crossed that trust boundary. You have less fee to lose on a 6 months visa than a 2 year application.

The same conditions apply for either 6-mth, 2-yrs, or any years allowed within the rules. Of course an applicant previous travel experience counts.. however, a case merit is defined by the individual's personal circumstances. Your mother's lack of travel experience in the UK has no bearing at all. Multiple Entries are available simply to ease travel arrangements (time-wise). If you can satisfy the requirements, you qualify. As simple as that.If you'd bothered to read the post properly. You'll see that there was no leverage given to travel experience. It's just the fact that if all doesn't go well, you lose more money.

Mind you, it doesn't matter to the immigration official at the borders even if you hold a 10-year Visit Visa entry... you wouldn't be treated any different from the one holding a 6-month Visit Visa. The same queues, the same conditions apply to both - there's no leverage given.

It may interest you to know that i have personally sponsored someone for a 2-year Visit Visa and the applicant had never travelled across any border - by that I meant their passport was Blank! The application was a success! I paid for what i wanted- 2 year multiple entry, that's all. I also sponsored another for a 5-year Multiple Visit Visa and the applicant had only previously held a 6-mth visit visa. It was a success! No gimmicks!Do you know how many people have also applied for visas and been rejected. The advise here is to put your best foot forward.

All i did was, i make sure i gave a compelling reason why my guests needed the multiple visas, such as i expected them to visit me more frequently for instance, on festive occasions, summer breaks etc, the nature of my work doesn't permit me to see them more often so i'm expecting them to be visiting me more often.

NB: Whatever Multiple entry you wanna apply for parents - you simply have to be in a strong financial position yourself with the relevant supporting documents and make sure you make it clear in your sponsorship letter (Invitation Letter) the kind of support you're making available to your guests. You should stress on this boldly - so in case the ECO overlooked any material facts, you can successfully challenge it at the next stage (Pre-Action Protocol). Many times the ECO would deliberately ignored your financial package and go ahead to refuse. I have successful challenge these on three differently occasions.

Secondly, make sure your parents have strong ties in their home country that would compel them to return at the end of their short-stay. Without them exercising strong ties in their home country, their application is unlikely to be successful. These could be in the form of funds / savings available to them; if they're working (evidence of employment), social ties (grandchildren, siblings, etc) or professional affiliations in their home country, properties they held. The list could be endless but be specific and keep it simple.

I trust this helps?

Best wishes

[Casa]

There are no rules stopping you from applying for 2 years for the pair of them in one go. The only problem is, your dad has been here before, so he has a better chance of getting his visa re-issued. On the other hand, you mum has never been here before, so she hasn't crossed that trust boundary. You have less fee to lose on a 6 months visa than a 2 year application.

The same conditions apply for either 6-mth, 2-yrs, or any years allowed within the rules. Of course an applicant previous travel experience counts.. however, a case merit is defined by the individual's personal circumstances. Your mother's lack of travel experience in the UK has no bearing at all. Multiple Entries are available simply to ease travel arrangements (time-wise). If you can satisfy the requirements, you qualify. As simple as that.

Mind you, it doesn't matter to the immigration official at the borders even if you hold a 10-year Visit Visa entry... you wouldn't be treated any different from the one holding a 6-month Visit Visa. The same queues, the same conditions apply to both - there's no leverage given.

It may interest you to know that i have personally sponsored someone for a 2-year Visit Visa and the applicant had never travelled across any border - by that I meant their passport was Blank! The application was a success! I paid for what i wanted- 2 year multiple entry, that's all. I also sponsored another for a 5-year Multiple Visit Visa and the applicant had only previously held a 6-mth visit visa. It was a success! No gimmicks!

All i did was, i make sure i gave a compelling reason why my guests needed the multiple visas, such as i expected them to visit me more frequently for instance, on festive occasions, summer breaks etc, the nature of my work doesn't permit me to see them more often so i'm expecting them to be visiting me more often.

NB: Whatever Multiple entry you wanna apply for parents - you simply have to be in a strong financial position yourself with the relevant supporting documents and make sure you make it clear in your sponsorship letter (Invitation Letter) the kind of support you're making available to your guests. You should stress on this boldly - so in case the ECO overlooked any material facts, you can successfully challenge it at the next stage (Pre-Action Protocol). Many times the ECO would deliberately ignored your financial package and go ahead to refuse. I have successful challenge these on three differently occasions.

Secondly, make sure your parents have strong ties in their home country that would compel them to return at the end of their short-stay. Without them exercising strong ties in their home country, their application is unlikely to be successful. These could be in the form of funds / savings available to them; if they're working (evidence of employment), social ties (grandchildren, siblings, etc) or professional affiliations in their home country, properties they held. The list could be endless but be specific and keep it simple.

I trust this helps?

Best wishes

Excellent advice.

[harpreetjagdey]

There are no rules stopping you from applying for 2 years for the pair of them in one go. The only problem is, your dad has been here before, so he has a better chance of getting his visa re-issued. On the other hand, you mum has never been here before, so she hasn't crossed that trust boundary. You have less fee to lose on a 6 months visa than a 2 year application.

The same conditions apply for either 6-mth, 2-yrs, or any years allowed within the rules. Of course an applicant previous travel experience counts.. however, a case merit is defined by the individual's personal circumstances. Your mother's lack of travel experience in the UK has no bearing at all. Multiple Entries are available simply to ease travel arrangements (time-wise). If you can satisfy the requirements, you qualify. As simple as that.

Mind you, it doesn't matter to the immigration official at the borders even if you hold a 10-year Visit Visa entry... you wouldn't be treated any different from the one holding a 6-month Visit Visa. The same queues, the same conditions apply to both - there's no leverage given.

It may interest you to know that i have personally sponsored someone for a 2-year Visit Visa and the applicant had never travelled across any border - by that I meant their passport was Blank! The application was a success! I paid for what i wanted- 2 year multiple entry, that's all. I also sponsored another for a 5-year Multiple Visit Visa and the applicant had only previously held a 6-mth visit visa. It was a success! No gimmicks!

All i did was, i make sure i gave a compelling reason why my guests needed the multiple visas, such as i expected them to visit me more frequently for instance, on festive occasions, summer breaks etc, the nature of my work doesn't permit me to see them more often so i'm expecting them to be visiting me more often.

NB: Whatever Multiple entry you wanna apply for parents - you simply have to be in a strong financial position yourself with the relevant supporting documents and make sure you make it clear in your sponsorship letter (Invitation Letter) the kind of support you're making available to your guests. You should stress on this boldly - so in case the ECO overlooked any material facts, you can successfully challenge it at the next stage (Pre-Action Protocol). Many times the ECO would deliberately ignored your financial package and go ahead to refuse. I have successful challenge these on three differently occasions.

Secondly, make sure your parents have strong ties in their home country that would compel them to return at the end of their short-stay. Without them exercising strong ties in their home country, their application is unlikely to be successful. These could be in the form of funds / savings available to them; if they're working (evidence of employment), social ties (grandchildren, siblings, etc) or professional affiliations in their home country, properties they held. The list could be endless but be specific and keep it simple.

I trust this helps?

Best wishes

Thank you so much for the reply and advice. I shall be following it for the visa application. Much appreciated

[vinny]

NB: Whatever Multiple entry you wanna apply for parents - you simply have to be in a strong financial position yourself with the relevant supporting documents and make sure you make it clear in your sponsorship letter (Invitation Letter) the kind of support you're making available to your guests. You should stress on this boldly - so in case the ECO overlooked any material facts, you can successfully challenge it at the next stage (Pre-Action Protocol). Many times the ECO would deliberately ignored your financial package and go ahead to refuse. I have successful challenge these on three differently occasions.

Secondly, make sure your parents have strong ties in their home country that would compel them to return at the end of their short-stay. Without them exercising strong ties in their home country, their application is unlikely to be successful. These could be in the form of funds / savings available to them; if they're working (evidence of employment), social ties (grandchildren, siblings, etc) or professional affiliations in their home country, properties they held. The list could be endless but be specific and keep it simple.

Good advice.
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[harpreetjagdey]

I thought I will let members know that my parents have been granted with 2 year visit visa this week. i followed on the advice posted here and provided them with genuine reasons with back-up and financial details. All got approved with 7 weeks of applying.

Thank you so much for valuable advice.

There are no rules stopping you from applying for 2 years for the pair of them in one go. The only problem is, your dad has been here before, so he has a better chance of getting his visa re-issued. On the other hand, you mum has never been here before, so she hasn't crossed that trust boundary. You have less fee to lose on a 6 months visa than a 2 year application.

The same conditions apply for either 6-mth, 2-yrs, or any years allowed within the rules. Of course an applicant previous travel experience counts.. however, a case merit is defined by the individual's personal circumstances. Your mother's lack of travel experience in the UK has no bearing at all. Multiple Entries are available simply to ease travel arrangements (time-wise). If you can satisfy the requirements, you qualify. As simple as that.

Mind you, it doesn't matter to the immigration official at the borders even if you hold a 10-year Visit Visa entry... you wouldn't be treated any different from the one holding a 6-month Visit Visa. The same queues, the same conditions apply to both - there's no leverage given.

It may interest you to know that i have personally sponsored someone for a 2-year Visit Visa and the applicant had never travelled across any border - by that I meant their passport was Blank! The application was a success! I paid for what i wanted- 2 year multiple entry, that's all. I also sponsored another for a 5-year Multiple Visit Visa and the applicant had only previously held a 6-mth visit visa. It was a success! No gimmicks!

All i did was, i make sure i gave a compelling reason why my guests needed the multiple visas, such as i expected them to visit me more frequently for instance, on festive occasions, summer breaks etc, the nature of my work doesn't permit me to see them more often so i'm expecting them to be visiting me more often.

NB: Whatever Multiple entry you wanna apply for parents - you simply have to be in a strong financial position yourself with the relevant supporting documents and make sure you make it clear in your sponsorship letter (Invitation Letter) the kind of support you're making available to your guests. You should stress on this boldly - so in case the ECO overlooked any material facts, you can successfully challenge it at the next stage (Pre-Action Protocol). Many times the ECO would deliberately ignored your financial package and go ahead to refuse. I have successful challenge these on three differently occasions.

Secondly, make sure your parents have strong ties in their home country that would compel them to return at the end of their short-stay. Without them exercising strong ties in their home country, their application is unlikely to be successful. These could be in the form of funds / savings available to them; if they're working (evidence of employment), social ties (grandchildren, siblings, etc) or professional affiliations in their home country, properties they held. The list could be endless but be specific and keep it simple.

I trust this helps?

Best wishes

[Ticktack]

I thought I will let members know that my parents have been granted with 2 year visit visa this week. i followed on the advice posted here and provided them with genuine reasons with back-up and financial details. All got approved with 7 weeks of applying.

Thank you so much for valuable advice.

There are no rules stopping you from applying for 2 years for the pair of them in one go. The only problem is, your dad has been here before, so he has a better chance of getting his visa re-issued. On the other hand, you mum has never been here before, so she hasn't crossed that trust boundary. You have less fee to lose on a 6 months visa than a 2 year application.

The same conditions apply for either 6-mth, 2-yrs, or any years allowed within the rules. Of course an applicant previous travel experience counts.. however, a case merit is defined by the individual's personal circumstances. Your mother's lack of travel experience in the UK has no bearing at all. Multiple Entries are available simply to ease travel arrangements (time-wise). If you can satisfy the requirements, you qualify. As simple as that.

Mind you, it doesn't matter to the immigration official at the borders even if you hold a 10-year Visit Visa entry... you wouldn't be treated any different from the one holding a 6-month Visit Visa. The same queues, the same conditions apply to both - there's no leverage given.

It may interest you to know that i have personally sponsored someone for a 2-year Visit Visa and the applicant had never travelled across any border - by that I meant their passport was Blank! The application was a success! I paid for what i wanted- 2 year multiple entry, that's all. I also sponsored another for a 5-year Multiple Visit Visa and the applicant had only previously held a 6-mth visit visa. It was a success! No gimmicks!

All i did was, i make sure i gave a compelling reason why my guests needed the multiple visas, such as i expected them to visit me more frequently for instance, on festive occasions, summer breaks etc, the nature of my work doesn't permit me to see them more often so i'm expecting them to be visiting me more often.

NB: Whatever Multiple entry you wanna apply for parents - you simply have to be in a strong financial position yourself with the relevant supporting documents and make sure you make it clear in your sponsorship letter (Invitation Letter) the kind of support you're making available to your guests. You should stress on this boldly - so in case the ECO overlooked any material facts, you can successfully challenge it at the next stage (Pre-Action Protocol). Many times the ECO would deliberately ignored your financial package and go ahead to refuse. I have successful challenge these on three differently occasions.

Secondly, make sure your parents have strong ties in their home country that would compel them to return at the end of their short-stay. Without them exercising strong ties in their home country, their application is unlikely to be successful. These could be in the form of funds / savings available to them; if they're working (evidence of employment), social ties (grandchildren, siblings, etc) or professional affiliations in their home country, properties they held. The list could be endless but be specific and keep it simple.

I trust this helps?

Best wishes

Congratulations!

[AmazonianX]

Your thread and guidance provided quite a good read and there should be no doubt that following the stated will most likely if not always ensure a successful outcome to visitor visa.
Congratulations.