Romanian living in UK wants to visit. I have a few questions.

[Taddy]

My Mum (UK passport holder) and her husband (my step-father) want to visit us here in Canada this summer.

My step-father holds a Romanian passport but has been legally resident in the UK for over 10 years.

I've learned that he needs to submit his application to London, and not Bucharest.

Is the correct form IMM 5257?

They don't have much money to support themselves whilst over here (and they will only be staying with us) but supporting them is not an issue for us. Is it enough for them to provide a bank statement from us to prove they are financially ok? Is there a figure that CIC will be looking for? I have a form with a link for this but I can't get it to open.

I appreciate any answers, and any extra advice anyone can give.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Bryanna]

Hi,

For your step-father:
Yes, it is IMM5257

Do see this link: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/visa.asp?countrySelect=GB#applications

He must submit evidence of his immigration status in the UK + proof of his strong ties to the UK/reasons to return home + previous travel history will help too

They don't have much money to support themselves whilst over here (and they will only be staying with us) but supporting them is not an issue for us. Is it enough for them to provide a bank statement from us to prove they are financially ok? Is there a figure that CIC will be looking for?

They must show some finances of their own apart from your bank statement


Cheers

 

[Taddy]

Thanks for your reply, Bryanna.

Yes, that link opens. I went through a faux process on his behalf to see if he was eligible and the info it gave at the end gave links such as passport info, finances etc but I couldn't open them.

Status and ties to the UK should be no problem - I just hope they have some money in the bank!

 

[Hansi89]

Hi Taddy,

Has your step father applied for TRV yet and/or did he get approved? what kind of documents did you submit? Could you also give me the time line if possible?

Im asking this because my husband also applied for TRV online. We are also living in the UK and I have Dutch pasport and he has Sri lankan paspoort. He has Uk resident permit. We applied on May 25th and still waiting for a decision.

thanks!

 

[Taddy]

I'm so sorry I never came back to this. He did get approved for a 5 year TRV and very quickly. I can't remember how long exactly but I think it was only a few weeks.

He sent proof of salary, letter of invite from me and bank info I think.

 

[akbardxb]

Visa free travel for Romanians to be announced.

http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?nid=1145359

 

[Taddy]

Yes! My stepfather sent me a message to show me this! In the last three countries we have lived in it has always been the case that once he has his visa it is announced that for Romanians it is no longer required

 

[akbardxb]

Yes! My stepfather sent me a message to show me this! In the last three countries we have lived in it has always been the case that once he has his visa it is announced that for Romanians it is no longer required

He should be recruited as a good luck charm for other countries!

All the best for the family visit.

 

[Taddy]

LOL yes! Maybe people can pay him to visit countries they want to visit themselves - nice little business opportunity

He came over to visit with my mother in the summer and had a fabulous time. Canada was far more than he ever expected.