I won a contest. The company is sponsoring my trip. What documents do I require for a UK Visa?
I live in Mumbai, India. The trip is for 2 Nights. The company would be sponsoring me with:
- Return Air tickets
- Hotel Accommodation(Breakfast included)
- Airport transfer
- Match tickets
What all documents do I need for UK Visa with me as well as from the company sponsoring me? I am pursuing my Master's course from India. I am currently not employed.
Best Answer
Guidance on the documents you’ll need is stated here https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/549692/Visitor_Supporting_Documents_Guide_-_English_version.pdf
You’ll need to provide proof of the sponsorship, your bank statements Should I submit bank statements when applying for a UK Visa? What do they say about me? and evidence to demonstrate your ties to India How to prove that you have significant ties with family in your home country?
Note that even with a sponsor the onus is still on you to demonstrate that you qualify. IMHO, a 2 night trip as a premise for your visit doesn’t sound like a particularly credible reason so you’ll need to ensure your application is watertight. UKVI will want to verify that your competition win is bona fide.
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What do you need to sponsor someone to visit UK?
The documents required to sponsor UK Visitor Visa include proof of accommodation and the sponsor's bank balance. Also the sponsor should provide a letter of invitation for the trip to be undertaken by the visa applicant. The letter of invitation should be in accordance with Paragraph 35 Part I of the Immigration Rules.What documents are needed for sponsorship?
Tourist Visa Sponsor Documents- Affidavit of Support Form (Form I-134)
- Tourist Visa Invitation Letter.
- Tourist Visa Sponsor Letter.
- Financial Documents.
- Proof of Sponsor's Residency Status.
How do I write a sponsor letter for UK tourist visa?
While there is no specific, prescribed format for a visa invitation letter, the 'sponsor' should consider including the following information in their letter:How much money do I need to sponsor a visitor to UK?
You must have at least \xa34,000 in your savings. Anything less than that can raise questions and lead to visa refusal. Again, UK Visas and Immigration does not specify what is acceptable in terms of funds.UK HOSPITALITY COMPANY CURRENTLY RECRUITING AND OFFERING VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR OVERSEAS APPLICANTS
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I'd apply without mentioning a "sponsor" to make the application stronger but rather state that "somebody else would be paying for a part of your trip" (as far as I remember there's a question to this effect in the application for a visitor visa) and detailing your win in the text field.
As for the supporting documents, I'd enclose the proof of your win and focus on proving your ties to your country, e.g. a confirmation from your university, your family situation, stuff you own...
Such a short stay would probably be inexpensive, but a bank statement with some positive balance (reasonable for the area you'll be staying in) and a sensible spending history can be helpful too and also prove your ties to your country.
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