I have just found out that I have managed to get Visas for my husband and 2 dominican stepkids to go to UK for Xmas. if anyone is trying for UK visas let me know and I'll let you know what we did.
matilda
Had to provide a lot of gumph! 3rd time my husband has had visa - first two times we weren't married, but 1st time for kids. 1st time he had to have interview and now it only takes 72hrs after you put papers in. Gumph includes bank statements from him, and me. Work details for both. Copies of passports, birth certs, marriage certs. Copies of all titulars house and business. Letter of invitation from my mum....etc etc. But it will all be worth it to be snuggled up under a duvet and have apiece of her Xmas cake!!!
I have just found out that I have managed to get Visas for my husband and 2 dominican stepkids to go to UK for Xmas. if anyone is trying for UK visas let me know and I'll let you know what we did.
matilda
....... and .....roast turkey, roast potatoes , bread sauce , brussels sprouts and sausages wrapped in bacon....plus minced pies, yule log and Queen’s speech at 3pm ....Enjoy !.......But it will all be worth it to be snuggled up under a duvet and have apiece of her Xmas cake!!!
As you said you can not apply more than 12 weeks before you go, so how do you get a tourist visa now for Xmas, wouldn't it expire by then.... !? (I thought they are not valid that long...)
As far as I remember though, once you enter, you can stay for up to 6 months as a tourist... (note to DR immigration department ! lol)
...and someone just told me there is a new direct flight from POP to London...easier for you guys
Now that would be news, with the exception of expensive Thomson holiday charters, that run certain seasons only, I don't know any other, let us know....!? British Airways flies direct to PC from Gatwick though...
You cannot apply more than 12 weeks before you go, and yes the main documents need to be in English via a legal translator. Not things like bank statements though and no need for medical coverage. They are really interested only if the applicant has travelled and returned during the last couple of years, so you should be fine. All of the information is clearly laid out on this site https://www.gov.uk/apply-to-come-to-the-uk. You have to apply on line, set up an appointment at the VAC in Santo Domingo online, and then take all the papers there when they scan them, take fingerprints and photos, passport and then you wait to get the passport back in the post with or without the visa. Good Luck
Matilda