Visitor visa for parents — multi-entry 2 / 5 / 10 year (Appendix V)
Visitor visa application for Indian parents visiting UK children — including multi-entry 2/5/10 year options.
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Appendix V: Visitor route is the most-used UK visa for Indian parents visiting children. Multi-entry 2/5/10 year visas allow repeated visits without re-applying.
For [PARENT_NAME] (age [PARENT_AGE]) visiting [UK_CHILD_NAME]:
§1 — STANDARD VISITOR VISA — APPENDIX V (100-120 words)
Appendix V Standard Visitor (V 1+):
Eligibility:
▪ Genuine visit to UK (tourism, family, business)
▪ Will leave UK at end of visit
▪ Adequate funds for visit + return
▪ Not seeking to live in UK
Maximum stay per visit: 6 months
Visa types:
▪ Standard Visitor — 6-month visa (single visit; up to 5 visits)
▪ Multi-entry 2-year — multiple visits, each up to 6 months
▪ Multi-entry 5-year — multiple visits over 5 years
▪ Multi-entry 10-year — multiple visits over 10 years (most generous)
▪ Family Visitor — overlay where visiting family member
▪ Marriage Visitor (limited 6 months for marriage purpose)
For Indian parents: typically apply for Standard Visitor with multi-entry option.
§2 — APPENDIX V REQUIREMENTS (120-150 words)
Application requirements (Appendix V 4):
▪ Valid passport with 6+ months validity
▪ Sufficient funds for trip:
- Tourist accommodation OR family hospitality
- Daily expenses (estimate GBP 50-100/day for tourist)
- Return ticket
▪ Adequate accommodation in UK
▪ Genuine intention to leave UK at end of visit
▪ Strong ties to country of origin
▪ Not seeking to live in UK on Visitor visa
▪ Not employed in UK (limited business activities permitted)
▪ Not accessing UK NHS for free (if needed: pay privately)
For Indian parents:
▪ Pension / retirement income demonstrates ability to fund
▪ Property + family in India demonstrates ties
▪ Stable retirement / health condition shows no UK migration intent
§3 — MULTI-ENTRY 2 / 5 / 10 YEAR APPLICATIONS (150-180 words)
UKVI offers progressively longer multi-entry visas:
A. STANDARD 6-MONTH VISITOR:
▪ Fee: GBP 115 [VERIFY]
▪ Valid 6 months from issue
▪ One visit OR multiple within 6 months
▪ Common first application for Indian parents
B. MULTI-ENTRY 2-YEAR VISITOR:
▪ Fee: GBP 432 [VERIFY]
▪ Valid 2 years from issue
▪ Multiple visits within 2 years, each up to 6 months
▪ Suitable for parents visiting 1-2 times/year
C. MULTI-ENTRY 5-YEAR VISITOR:
▪ Fee: GBP 786 [VERIFY]
▪ Valid 5 years from issue
▪ Multiple visits within 5 years, each up to 6 months
▪ Recommended for retirement-stage parents
D. MULTI-ENTRY 10-YEAR VISITOR:
▪ Fee: GBP 985 [VERIFY]
▪ Valid 10 years from issue
▪ Multiple visits within 10 years, each up to 6 months
▪ Best for long-term family visits
For [PARENT_NAME] [PARENT_AGE]:
▪ If aged 55+ and retired with stable circumstances: 5 or 10-year recommended
▪ First-time application: typically 2-year multi-entry
▪ After successful first visit + return: upgrade to longer multi-entry
§4 — TIES TO INDIA — CRITICAL (150-180 words)
UKVI scrutinises return-intent. For [PARENT_NAME], strong ties to India must be evident:
A. PROPERTY:
▪ Owned property in India (deeds, valuation)
▪ Joint family home with continuing residence
▪ Investment property
B. FAMILY:
▪ Spouse residing in India (if applicable)
▪ Other adult children in India
▪ Grandchildren in India
▪ Siblings + extended family in India
C. EMPLOYMENT / BUSINESS:
▪ Continuing business interests (if not retired)
▪ Director / shareholder of Indian company
▪ Family business succession role
D. FINANCIAL:
▪ Indian bank accounts with sustained balance
▪ Indian investments (FDs, MFs, equity)
▪ Indian pension / retirement income
E. CULTURAL / RELIGIOUS:
▪ Religious community involvement
▪ Caste / community ties
▪ Cultural / linguistic identity
[TIES_TO_INDIA] expansion:
▪ List each tie with specific evidence
▪ Quantify (property value, investment amount)
▪ Document longevity
§5 — UK CHILD HOSPITALITY EVIDENCE (100-120 words)
For UK child supporting visit:
▪ Invitation letter from UK child confirming:
- Visit purpose + duration
- Accommodation provided
- Financial support during visit
- UK child's status + finances + immigration history
- Relationship + photos
▪ UK child's evidence:
- Passport (British / BRP / eVisa)
- Employment / income evidence
- UK accommodation suitable for parent
- UK address evidence
▪ Indian parent's separate evidence:
- Indian bank statement showing personal funds for trip
- Pension / income evidence
- Return ticket booked (one-way is suspicious)
- Travel insurance
For [UK_CHILD_STATUS]:
▪ British citizen: strong support
▪ Settled: strong support
▪ Pre-settled / Skilled Worker: also acceptable
§6 — APPLICATION DOCUMENTS (100-120 words)
Document bundle:
□ Application form (online via UKVI)
□ Passport bio page
□ Application fee (varies by length: GBP 115-985)
□ Photo (UK passport-style)
□ Invitation letter from UK family member
□ UK family member's status documents
□ Indian financial evidence (bank statements last 6 months)
□ Property documents in India
□ Family ties evidence (other children's details, family business)
□ Travel itinerary (flight bookings, accommodation if separate)
□ Travel insurance (recommended)
□ Indian retirement / pension documentation
□ TB test certificate (if 6+ months stay — though Visitor max 6 months means typically not required)
§7 — STRATEGIC NOTES (60-80 words)
For repeat Indian parent visitors:
▪ First application: apply for 2-year multi-entry
▪ After 1-2 successful visits: upgrade to 5-year multi-entry
▪ Pattern of full returns home + short visits: strong for 10-year
▪ Avoid: staying close to 6 months each visit (signals migration intent)
▪ Distance visits 6+ months apart (not back-to-back)
End with: "DRAFT — for OISC/IAA-registered adviser or solicitor review. Multi-entry 2/5/10 year visas are the practical solution for Indian parents visiting UK children regularly. Strong ties to India are essential — property + family + business + retirement income. UKVI looks for genuine visit pattern not de facto residence. Avoid staying close to 6-month limit each visit."Purchase the vault to unlock