UK Spouse Visa from South Africa: Accommodation - Letter of Invite
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UK Spouse Visa from South Africa: Accommodation - Letter of Invite
I hope someone can guide me:
I am British Citizen with Permanent Residence in SA, my South African husband will be applying for a Spouse Visa for the UK. Initially, we (myself, husband and two children) will be staying with my Mother and Step-Father in their home, until my husband finds a job.
I understant that we need to furnish a 'letter of invite' from my Mum/Step-Dad with the application, this is to say that we are welcome to stay in their home with them and that there is enough room for us all etc.,
I understand the letter is to be addressed to my husband, her son-in-law, my questions are this...
Does this letter need to be a formal sounding letter, really intended for the Visa Application Process but just addressed to the Applicant or should it be a friendly sounding letter from a Mother-In-Law to her Son-In-Law.....?
Also, what amount should she write that she's asking us to pay her towards rent, utilities and food?
Is there anyone perhaps that has been through this already and successfully received their visa and maybe have a copy of their invite letter which we could see to get an idea of what to actually write?
This is my first obstacle and I"m sure there will be many more to come, so grateful to anyone for any help or advise.
Audrey
I am British Citizen with Permanent Residence in SA, my South African husband will be applying for a Spouse Visa for the UK. Initially, we (myself, husband and two children) will be staying with my Mother and Step-Father in their home, until my husband finds a job.
I understant that we need to furnish a 'letter of invite' from my Mum/Step-Dad with the application, this is to say that we are welcome to stay in their home with them and that there is enough room for us all etc.,
I understand the letter is to be addressed to my husband, her son-in-law, my questions are this...
Does this letter need to be a formal sounding letter, really intended for the Visa Application Process but just addressed to the Applicant or should it be a friendly sounding letter from a Mother-In-Law to her Son-In-Law.....?
Also, what amount should she write that she's asking us to pay her towards rent, utilities and food?
Is there anyone perhaps that has been through this already and successfully received their visa and maybe have a copy of their invite letter which we could see to get an idea of what to actually write?
This is my first obstacle and I"m sure there will be many more to come, so grateful to anyone for any help or advise.
Audrey
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Re: UK Spouse Visa from South Africa: Accommodation - Letter of Invite
Seems like no-one has any answers for me
Now I have another question:
In the Letter of Invite from my parents, would it be better for my Mum to say that she is charging us a monthly fee to cover rent, utilities and food or best to just leave that out altogether.
We would obviously be paying her money towards our stay as it's only fair, but I was wondering if this needs to be mentioned and if so, should it be a 'realistic' amount like GBP400.00 per month or should it be less?
Thanks
Audrey
Now I have another question:
In the Letter of Invite from my parents, would it be better for my Mum to say that she is charging us a monthly fee to cover rent, utilities and food or best to just leave that out altogether.
We would obviously be paying her money towards our stay as it's only fair, but I was wondering if this needs to be mentioned and if so, should it be a 'realistic' amount like GBP400.00 per month or should it be less?
Thanks
Audrey
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Re: UK Spouse Visa from South Africa: Accommodation - Letter of Invite
In the Letter of Invite from my parents, would it be better for my Mum to say that she is charging us a monthly fee to cover rent, utilities and food or best to just leave that out altogether.
We would obviously be paying her money towards our stay as it's only fair, but I was wondering if this needs to be mentioned and if so, should it be a 'realistic' amount like GBP400.00 per month or should it be less?
We would obviously be paying her money towards our stay as it's only fair, but I was wondering if this needs to be mentioned and if so, should it be a 'realistic' amount like GBP400.00 per month or should it be less?
Whatever the amount (including if it's zero) then it would be best to have it in the letter, as this would form part of considering if you're able to financially support yourselves.
Not sure what the preferred way is for the letter to be addressed or written, as I have heard of this type of letter being written to the ECO rather than applicant.
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Re: UK Spouse Visa from South Africa: Accommodation - Letter of Invite
Thanks - but now I'm even more confused!!
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Re: UK Spouse Visa from South Africa: Accommodation - Letter of Invite
Auds - I kinda remember when we were first going the route of moving to Bristol to stay with an old school friend, I was told (can't remember by who) that I would need to get a copy of one of her utility bills and then a letter saying that we could stay there. I also recall reading somewhere that the house has to be large enough to accommodate everyone i.e. no sleeping on a floor in a living room perhaps.... I'll see if I can find out anymore details on the web for you.
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Auds - I kinda remember when we were first going the route of moving to Bristol to stay with an old school friend, I was told (can't remember by who) that I would need to get a copy of one of her utility bills and then a letter saying that we could stay there. I also recall reading somewhere that the house has to be large enough to accommodate everyone i.e. no sleeping on a floor in a living room perhaps.... I'll see if I can find out anymore details on the web for you.
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Re: UK Spouse Visa from South Africa: Accommodation - Letter of Invite
This document might help.
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Re: UK Spouse Visa from South Africa: Accommodation - Letter of Invite
I am American, my husband is British. We have been married for 5.5 years, living outside the UK. We are returning to the UK in July to live permanently.
I just received my UK Settlement Visa yesterday. We will be staying with his mum until we find our own accommodation, and here is the letter she wrote for us that we submitted with our packet:
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Hope this helps!
I just received my UK Settlement Visa yesterday. We will be staying with his mum until we find our own accommodation, and here is the letter she wrote for us that we submitted with our packet:
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Accommodation Statement in support of the Settlement Visa application of __________________________________
Visa Application #______________
My name is ________. ___ is my son and ____ is my daughter-in-law.
____ and ____ have been married for 6 years.
I am the owner of the following residence and property:
(list complete address)
I own this property free and clear of any encumbrances (supporting documentation attached).
Current occupants of this property are: ______________
This property was built in ____ and is a _____ (describe home, how many bedrooms, bathrooms, all other rooms, etc.)
During their marriage, ____ and ____ have stayed in my house whilst here on holiday. Upon their return to the UK to settle here permanently, they are welcome to live with me rent-free until they are in a position to maintain themselves which I anticipate to be soon after their arrival in the UK. They will have their own bedroom and en-suite bathroom. Their presence in my home will not create a situation of overcrowding.
________
Signature
================================================== =Visa Application #______________
My name is ________. ___ is my son and ____ is my daughter-in-law.
____ and ____ have been married for 6 years.
I am the owner of the following residence and property:
(list complete address)
I own this property free and clear of any encumbrances (supporting documentation attached).
Current occupants of this property are: ______________
This property was built in ____ and is a _____ (describe home, how many bedrooms, bathrooms, all other rooms, etc.)
During their marriage, ____ and ____ have stayed in my house whilst here on holiday. Upon their return to the UK to settle here permanently, they are welcome to live with me rent-free until they are in a position to maintain themselves which I anticipate to be soon after their arrival in the UK. They will have their own bedroom and en-suite bathroom. Their presence in my home will not create a situation of overcrowding.
________
Signature
Hope this helps!
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Re: UK Spouse Visa from South Africa: Accommodation - Letter of Invite
I am American, my husband is British. We have been married for 5.5 years, living outside the UK. We are returning to the UK in July to live permanently.
I just received my UK Settlement Visa yesterday. We will be staying with his mum until we find our own accommodation, and here is the letter she wrote for us that we submitted with our packet:
================================================== ===
Hope this helps!
I just received my UK Settlement Visa yesterday. We will be staying with his mum until we find our own accommodation, and here is the letter she wrote for us that we submitted with our packet:
================================================== ===
Accommodation Statement in support of the Settlement Visa application of __________________________________
Visa Application #______________
My name is ________. ___ is my son and ____ is my daughter-in-law.
____ and ____ have been married for 6 years.
I am the owner of the following residence and property:
(list complete address)
I own this property free and clear of any encumbrances (supporting documentation attached).
Current occupants of this property are: ______________
This property was built in ____ and is a _____ (describe home, how many bedrooms, bathrooms, all other rooms, etc.)
During their marriage, ____ and ____ have stayed in my house whilst here on holiday. Upon their return to the UK to settle here permanently, they are welcome to live with me rent-free until they are in a position to maintain themselves which I anticipate to be soon after their arrival in the UK. They will have their own bedroom and en-suite bathroom. Their presence in my home will not create a situation of overcrowding.
________
Signature
================================================== =Visa Application #______________
My name is ________. ___ is my son and ____ is my daughter-in-law.
____ and ____ have been married for 6 years.
I am the owner of the following residence and property:
(list complete address)
I own this property free and clear of any encumbrances (supporting documentation attached).
Current occupants of this property are: ______________
This property was built in ____ and is a _____ (describe home, how many bedrooms, bathrooms, all other rooms, etc.)
During their marriage, ____ and ____ have stayed in my house whilst here on holiday. Upon their return to the UK to settle here permanently, they are welcome to live with me rent-free until they are in a position to maintain themselves which I anticipate to be soon after their arrival in the UK. They will have their own bedroom and en-suite bathroom. Their presence in my home will not create a situation of overcrowding.
________
Signature
Hope this helps!