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 for your visitor(s) from you. The letter of invitation must be written by you and include the following information:
  - the full name and date of birth of your proposed visitor(s)
  - their relationship to you (parent, friend, etc)
  - why they want to come and visit you (a holiday, to attend your graduation, etc)
  - how long they want to stay in the UK and, if possible their proposed arrival and departure dates
  - where they intend to stay including the full address (hotel, your accommodation etc)
  - your immigration status in the UK and the date your visa expires (tier 4 general student, etc)


• 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.