general/tourist visa NO letter of invitation/sponsorship

Dear all,

anybody's help and experience would be most appreciated!

I am a Moldovan citizen, female, and I am over 30 years of age. I am currently in the process of applying for a Uk general/tourist Visa. I plan on a weekend trip, to do sight seeing in London.

I have outlined a full itinerary and have booked my hotel, have detailed emails from tour guides in London and have researched all the sites i wish to visits ( tickets costs, opening hrs, travel).I have traveled to other European countries: Cyprus, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary and recently came back from a 10 day holiday from Malta. I have traveled to the USA, and have a 10 year visa for USA.

I am have been working in my current job for over 4.5 years, and by Moldovan standards i earn very good money. I have my own apartment, paid for and undertake extra educational courses 3 nights a week in French.My concern is that I do not have any strong friend relationships in the Uk, for letters of invitation/sponsorship etc.

Will my USA visa, which is open for 10 years and the fact I have more than sufficient funds to support myself, the trip has been thoroughly planned, hotels booked, return tickets booked, and bookings made for my trip ( meals/theatre/tourist attractions), have a long standing job, earn good money, own my own apartment be enough? or will the fact: i have nobody in the Uk, sponsor invitation completely veto all of the above?

or will for example my strong ties to my country (social and economical) + my USA visa valid for 10 years ( it still has 8 years on it), be more than enough?

I feel I have a strong application but I would like to know if not having a letter of invitation is going to be a huge obstacle. I am in conflict, as I do not wish to proceed if I am going to be denied. I have never experienced any problems with any other applications for visa to any other countries I have visited ( apart from when i traveled to Malta, any other European country I had no problem gaining a tourist visa before Schengen, Moldovans gained Schengen status earlier this year which allowed me to travel to Malta nice and easy).

any help would be appreciated.many

kind thank you's Xenia

Given your strong ties to your country and your travel history, I'll be surprised if you have a problem.

invitation or sponsorship is not a requirement for visitor visa especially if you are planning to visit on your own.

you just need to prove
(a) you can finance the trip on your own i.e. you'll not need to rely on UK public finance
(b) you have strong ties with your country of residence i.e. you'll return back after completion of the trip

ty vinny and ban.s for your replies.

That gives me a lot of confidence to move forward.



thank you again

submit payslips for few months (3 at least) as a proof of your income and a letter from you employer stating what is your role, start date, type of contract.
It should be in English or translated into English

and good luck