Visit Visa from Islamabad

[Rain]

Hello All
I want to sponser my mother to visit me in UK.My circumstances are (Pak. National + ILR holder in UK + £30k pay + own my house + never used public funds). Anyone who has sponsored a parent for a UK visit , Can you please help me with these questions.

1) How much funds will I need to show in my current account ?

2) Can Credit card statement with enough available credit be used as a proof of available funds ?(less than 5% of credit used so far )

3) In application form, where it says how much money is available , what is minimum acceptable amont ( will £2000 be enough for a 3 month visit ) ?

4)If visit starts in feb-2010, what is the latest they can apply ?If they apply in November 2009 is that good ?

5)Is council Tax bill proof of ownwership of property ?

Any answers are highly appreciated .
Thanks in advance

[skiesowner]

hiya, can you tell me please where did you get the form you mentioned in your post as I am planning to invite my mother too.Thx

[batleykhan]

Hello All
I want to sponser my mother to visit me in UK.My circumstances are (Pak. National + ILR holder in UK + £30k pay + own my house + never used public funds). Anyone who has sponsored a parent for a UK visit , Can you please help me with these questions.

1) How much funds will I need to show in my current account ?

There is no requirement to have a minimum amount in your bank.What the ECO will be looking for is a steady income and enough saving to cover the cost of your mums stay, so if you have some thing like £2000 that should be enough to cover the cost of her stay

2) Can Credit card statement with enough available credit be used as a proof of available funds ?(less than 5% of credit used so far

Yes,but not ideal, your own savings will be much better

3) In application form, where it says how much money is available , what is minimum acceptable amont ( will £2000 be enough for a 3 month visit ) ?

Yes it should be enough in my opinion

4)If visit starts in feb-2010, what is the latest they can apply ?If they apply in November 2009 is that good ?

Yes, she can post date the visa for 3 months[/b]

5)Is council Tax bill proof of ownwership of property ?

No.You need proof that you own the house ( copy of title deed) and you will need a report on your property to say that there is enough accomadadtion for you, your family and your mum in the house.


Furthermore you will need 6 months bank statement, 3 months wage slips,letter of employment as well.

The formyou will need is located here:
http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/resources/en/ ... 3073/VAF1B

Any answers are highly appreciated .
Thanks in advance

[Rain]

Thanx a lot batleykhan ! Can you please also tell

Where do i get the report you mentioned for enough room in the house?

No.You need proof that you own the house ( copy of title deed) and you will need a report on your property to say that there is enough accomadadtion for you, your family and your mum in the house.

[batleykhan]

Your local Council will do it. If not some estate agent will do it