Help..visitor visa to the UK

[loz8]

my friend lives in the dominican republic but wants to come here either for a holiday or to work for a few months while staying with me what visas does he need an how does he go about getting them???

[Freemo]

Originally Posted by loz8

my friend lives in the dominican republic but wants to come here either for a holiday or to work for a few months while staying with me what visas does he need an how does he go about getting them???

Search the Threads is the first thing but if your friend doesn't own property, have a permanent job or have a well managed bank account of some standing he doesn't stand a chance.

A few years ago I tried to sponser one of my wifes friends for a visit to the UK and even though she had a decently managed bank account and a permamnent job, she was refused a visa because she did not own her property. She was deemed unlikely to want to return.

Good luck, you will nedd it.

[AnnaC]

Originally Posted by loz8

my friend lives in the dominican republic but wants to come here either for a holiday or to work for a few months while staying with me what visas does he need an how does he go about getting them???

It would help if you tell us where "here" is. It's a big world out there.

[FireGuy]

Originally Posted by AnnaC

It would help if you tell us where "here" is. It's a big world out there.

Poster is posting from the UK.

Gregg

[AnnaC]

Thanks Gregg

If it's a visitor visa to the UK you need to know first of all that he can not work while on a " visitor visa" and to get one is nearly impossible.

Matilda can give you more info on that.

Here's some info to get you started Do I need a visa?

[Matilda]

1. As Anna says he cannot work on a visitors visa and would not get a permanent visa.

2. A visitors visa is normally given for 6 months - multiple entry with maximum length of stay 3 months.

3. he needs to prove he will return here. Therefore he needs a good reason to return: money in the bank (with evidence that it has gone in over a period of time); a good job with a letter from his employer saying he will return and proof of earnings; own a house or business with proof of such; a valid passport ec.

let me know if you need more information.

matilda

[loz8]

thanx people why is it so hard just for them to go on holiday life seems really unfair for them!!


what difference would it make if he was married to some1 in the uk??

[FireGuy]

Originally Posted by loz8

thanx people why is it so hard just for them to go on holiday

Because historically Dominicans have a higher than acceptable rate of not returning to the DR when the Visa expires.

Originally Posted by loz8

..life seems really unfair for them!!

This is a judgment which is made by the UK government based on it's priorities.

Originally Posted by loz8

what difference would it make if he was married to some1 in the uk??

Then it would be a different Visa type (Spousal Visa) which was being applied for. I am sure you will get specific info on that possibility from someone here.



Gregg

[AnnaC]

More info here UK Border Agency | Spouses and civil partners

Remember it's your government that makes the rules for immigration.