If you wish to invite a member of your family or a friend from overseas to visit you in the UK, a Sponsorship Declaration may be required. GB Law, based in Birmingham, are able to provide you with this service for a set fee.
What is a Sponsorship Declaration for a UK Visa?
A Sponsorship Declaration is a letter from a person settled in the UK, to the UK Home Office confirming that they will support the visitor during their stay. This means providing accommodation and financial support. Various types of visas require a Sponsorship Declaration. It is a good way of strengthening a person's visa application. The UK Home Office will be able to see that your guest will have no need to rely on public funds, and that you are genuinely sponsoring their visa application. When you visit us, we will ensure that the letter is written correctly, signed by you and witnessed by us. This is necessary for it to be accepted for a UK visa.
What information does the Sponsorship Declaration include?
The written Sponsorship Declaration will show your name and address, relationship to the visa applicant, purpose and duration of their visit and where they will stay. If you support them, you will also need to give details of your finances. Having this letter witnessed by us gives it more credibility and can speed up the process, giving a higher chance of success. When you use GB Lawyers to draft your letter, it will be correctly worded, and your immigration status and identity will be verified by us.
The process
We make the whole process simple, affordable and stress-free. Having discussed the visit with you, we will tailor the contents of the sponsorship letter to suit your situation. Should you require any supporting documents, you will be advised of this when you make an appointment to visit. A Sponsorship Declaration can be used in a variety of different circumstances. A parent or partner residing overseas may wish to visit, or friends/relatives may be visiting for a family occasion (such as a wedding). If you are a business, you may be sponsoring a student on a work or study visa.
Our Sponsorship Declaration service is provided from our Birmingham office by Gabriel Bogdan, who is a Chartered Legal Executive and Fellow of CILEx.
Contact us
Based in Birmingham, UK, GB Law works with a broad range of clients from within a 30-mile radius. Clients looking to make use of our Sponsorship Declaration service in Erdington, Birmingham, will find our office easily accessible and centrally located. Contact GB Law today and make an appointment at a time to suit you.
