UK Standard Visitor visa application to sit for PLAB 1 without savings or job
I am a medical doctor in Pakistan. I have been on a career break to allow myself to study full time for the IELTS exam (from which I recently got the required band score) and PLAB 1. I have now registered and paid for the PLAB 1 exam in UK for June 2016, as the next sitting in Pakistan is in November 2016 and I feel like I am ready to do the exam sooner.
Due to having no current employment, my savings are limited (around 25,000 Pakistani Rupees) but I live with my parents and do not have any financial commitments at home. My savings have depleted in the past ten months whilst I have taken a career break and the money has been used for my own personal expenses. My trip to the UK is being funded by my grandfather who is a British citizen. He is a retired doctor with a good NHS pension. He has provided me with:
- 6 months bank statements which clearly show his pension deposits
- Letter from NHS Pensions stating his pension
- Sponsorship letter stating that he will pay for my PLAB exam fee, travel, accommodation and subsistinence costs whilst in the UK
- Copy of British passport
- Document confirming that he owns the house he lives in mortgage-free
- Confirmation email from GMC stating he has paid the PLAB exam fee.
Without large personal savings and no current job (but I have job offers now) would my application be rejected or is the strong sponsorship going to be good enough?
Are there any other documents I should consider submitting that may help me get a visa?
Best Answer
According to gov.uk, you need to show the following for a Standard Visitor Visa:
you’ll leave the UK at the end of your visit
you’re able to support yourself and any dependents for the duration of your trip
you’re able to pay for your return or onward journey and any other costs relating to your visit
you have proof of any business or other activities you want to do in the UK, as allowed by the Visitor Rules
For 1, I would suggest documents detailing job offers (if outside the UK) and a letter from your parents saying you have been living there and will return (if this is the case). The letter from your Grandfather along with his bank statements should tick 2 and 3 (read this document Section 4 about sending too many documents). For 4, you are required (here) to have a letter (I would definitely recommend hard-copy) from the GMC that you are entered for the exam. As regards whether you will be approved, as a well-qualified doctor with family in the UK I see no reason why not. But the only way to find out is to apply.
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How much bank statement is required for UK visit visa?
You must submit 6 months of bank statements that clearly show your monthly salary and financial commitments. There must not be any large deposits of cash other than your salary. Total savings must be at least twice your proposed UK trip expenses.How much money do I need to sponsor a visitor to UK?
The cost of UK Visit Visa depends on the country from which the application is made. The fee for UK Visit Visa is USD 130 \u2013 135 in most of the cases. The additional fee include USD 40.00 for standard processing, USD 70.00 for rush processing and USD 90.00 for super rush processing.Can I get visa for PLAB 1?
Yes, but they will need to apply for their own visitor visa. So they'll need to have their own passport, submit their own visitor visa application, and pay another fee.What are the documents required for UK standard visitor visa?
You should submit the following documents to apply for a UK visa:- UK visa application form. ...
- Two photographs. ...
- Your Valid Passport. ...
- Proof you have the financial means to cover the living costs while in the UK. ...
- Proof of accommodation. ...
- Detailed travel itinerary. ...
- Tuberculosis Test Results. ...
- Biometric information.
Standard Visitor Visa UK Documents
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