There are no set guides, it is up to you to provide the required supporting documents. I would say yes regarding the employment letter.

Good News, All 3 Visas granted :D My sister in laws application was the one i was most worried about, but by Gods grace and help from researching other people applications it was all ok Visa stamped from 31 March 2016 to end of Septemeber 2016. In all the process from appoinment date to collection o...

If yours follows my timeline then you should get an email tomorrow,

They haven't travelled before, first time thanks for the info

On the blue dart site it says expected delivery on the 2nd

No just standard. Makes you think is it ok or is there something wrong with the quick decision, just got to wait.

I can track using the GWF reference, on the bluedart site

email received from: CRMADMIN@vfsglobal.com

Got the following message at 12:15 today: Dear XXX The processed visa application for GWF reference number - GWFXXXXXXXXX was received at the UK Visa Application Centre on 3/31/2016 . If a courier service was purchased from VFS Global, your processed application will be delivered to the chosen addre...

I don't believe thats the case. But if your parents\mother are staying in the UK every year for 4 months, then I'm sure the ECO will see this as residing, rather than visiting. Just be careful of that. Thanks for the tip regarding medical insurance, I have taken out medical insurance already and sub...

Hi Orgone, Happy to help and glad I"ve found someone in a similar position to me :wink: Email was received on the 3rd working day after submission. Cochin was closed on Good Friday, but open on Easter Monday, so I would expect you to receive an email today, the email comes from MADRAVisaInfo@fco.gov...

They'll need to be translated if they are not in english.My in-laws took theirs to a Notary. They took the orginal along, but i don't think they took it.

Just a very brief update, received the following email this morning at 10:30am Dear XXX GWF Reference No : GWXXXXXXXXX Your UK visa application has now been received at the British Deputy High Commission in Chennai and will shortly be considered by an Entry Clearance Officer. We aim to process non s...

So my in-laws went today to Cochin to submit their applications, all relatively straight forward. Just a couple of points, they won’t allow you to take in any bags and there is no place to store them (So they just left it outside and it was there when there returned luckily). The people who were col...

Sorry I have taken out Travel & Medical insurance for all 3 and put in as evidence.

Hi all After a few months of doing research, I have finally submitted online application for 6 month Visit visa for my father in law (58), mother in law (52) and sister in law (21). There is a new link to use for those applying from China and India for certain visas, SVV fees have increased from 850...

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I see there is one in In Trivandrum, so will check it out thank you Vignesh

Can i ask how did you prove strong family ties what did you submit as evidence?

Hi Vignesh, thanks for the reply, I just thought the ECO might find it a bit presumptuous that your taking out insurance before they've actually given you the visa. I can understand if your putting the quote in, but it didn't seem to harm your case. Yes my in laws are from South India, I will have a...

Hi Vignesh,

Regarding the travel insurance, do you mean to take out the travel insurance before receiving the Visa, is that a good idea? Is that what people have done previously?

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Again I can't answer that, a monthly income showing steady credits. The ECO won't like it if there is a large deposit out of the blue, especially close to when your applying.

If your sponsoring them it should be ok.

have tried to answer your questions in bullet points: - Its an online application, which you then print out, check this sticky link: http://www.immigrationboards.com/immigration-for-family-members/visa4uk-online-application-guidance-t165576.html - You can sponsor them - This is a list that i have dr...

Hi Aniroodh

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I am in the same boat, trying to bring over my wife's parents from India and her 21 year old sister for the birth of our 2nd child due in early June. Applying for Visit Visa, Sub Category Family. At the moment docs I have collated for her... ID - Election Card, Indian ID and Bike License. Educatiion...

Hi I have registered as myself, and i think if they are applying for themselves then they need to create there own account and choose yourself. But if you are aplying for them, then your accoutn is fien and you choose on someone elses behalf. This is what i will be doing...Be nice to get some clarif...

So you would be applying from the following link https://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk/home/welcome , you'll need to register. You can get your MiL to apply herself or you can apply for her... The options under Reason for visit are: Visit Study Work Settlement Transit Other Exempt Then, VisaType: Tourism C...

Maybe start getting your brother to tranfer the money into their account, rather than cash. Or maybe provide evidence that your brother looks after your parents financially.