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If you are sponsoring a general visitor to come to the United Kingdom you should read the General Visitor section for details of the eligibility requirements your general visitor will need to meet.
If you are sponsoring a general visitor to come to the United Kingdom for private medical treatment you should read Private Medical Treatment for details of the eligibility requirements your general visitor will need to meet.
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO SPONSOR
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The documents we need will depend on the circumstances of the case. You may need to show:
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evidence of your own immigration status in the United Kingdom; and
a letter of sponsorship explaining your relationship to the person who is applying, the purpose of the visit and where your general visitor will stay.
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If you will provide financial support and accommodation for your general visitor and/or pay for his/her travel to the United Kingdom, you should send us the following as evidence that you are able to do so:
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copies of your bank or building society statements and payslips for the last six months; or
a copy of your savings account book.
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If you are sponsoring a person for the purposes of business, you may need to provide a letter from your company outlining the links between your companies, and explain what your visitor will be doing and whether your company is paying for the trip.
If you need to sponsor a visitor, please contact us, if you need further advice.
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