Inviting Friends and Family to visit you in the UK

How does your visitor arrange a visit?

If your visitor is a national of a country that is OUTSIDE the European Economic Area (EEA), they will have to apply for permission to come to the UK as a visitor. Visitors should not intend to stay in the UK for more than 6 months and need to be able to prove they can support themselves financially during their stay.

How does your visitor apply for a Visa?

The GOV.UK website includes detailed guidance on how to apply for a Standard Visitor Visa.

What documents will your visitor need to apply for a Standard Visitor Visa?

The Gov.UK website includes a full list of documents that are needed to apply for a Standard Visitor Visa.

We strongly advise that you provide your visitor with the following documents to support their application:

• Confirmation of Study Letter proving your status as a full-time student at UCLan. You can request a Confirmation of Study Letter online or by coming into the <i> - Student Information Centre on the ground floor of the Library.


• A personal letter of invitation from you stating your visitor's relationship to you and why they want to come and visit you (for example, for a holiday or to attend your graduation). The letter of invitation must be written by you.


• Copy of your passport and BRP card (if you have a BRP card).


• Where your visitor plans to stay. If they plan to stay with you, include your address on the personal letter of invitation and a copy of your tenancy agreement. If they are staying in a hotel, you should provide proof of the hotel booking and the cost of the stay.


• 6 months bank statements if you are paying for some or all of the costs of the visit.