UK Visitor visa - Questions

[sam_in_uk11]

Hi there,
I'm applying for UK visitor visa for my mother in law who is over 65 years of age.

- Is sponsorship a requirement for her visitor visa? If yes, do I need to provide my(sponsor) bank statement? If so, for last 1-2 months or for longer time?

-Is there a minimum account balance (GBP) required for sponsor?

I thought 6 month statement is required for applicant but wanted to confirm if this applies to sponsor too?

-What is the difference between 6 month, 2 year, 5 year UK visitor visas? Does 6 month visa allows for only 1 time entry for 6 months?

[ywlgy]

Sponsor is only required if the applicant does not have enough fund to cover the cost of proposed visit. If that's the case, the sponsor's bank statement can be used as an evidence and the balance shall cover the total cost of the proposed visit (as stated on application form) plus sponsor's expenses to support themselves and their dependants during the visit. It is recommended to have higher balance than this minimum requirement. There is no requirement on statement period. You may provide 1, 3, 6 months as you wish.

[sam_in_uk11]

This is great info. Thanks