Think positive:)everything happens for a reason:)

@simply_me

You should try, hopefully it would be the best option.

If he earns £16,000 pa maybe he could look at doing a part time job like a barman or something similar, he is only short of the financial requirement by £2,600

Alternatively he would require £22,500 in savings to meet the financial shortfall.

Probably a good idea for the gentleman to join this site too.

@simply_me in the short term, I'm sure you could get a visit visa if you just simply want to visit for a short time, that's what I did for my girlfriend.

@Timmers is it necesary to pass reservation ticket for visa?

Under no circumstances buy a plane ticket, buy one when the visa is granted only then.

thank you

You could put in prices you find, I have done this, just printed out the page, with detail of flights , lets say on your date of travelling and return dates.

@steven

can i ask coz the parents of my bf will sponsor me to come to uk,,,,they are already retired,,?what would be the papers needs to pass?

, I would say 6months bank statements, which would prove they have enough money to fund your visit. Maybe if they have a savings account include aswell, normally they ask for 6months payslips, but not sure what you would do, as you say they are both retired.

@Timmers
can i ask again please,,,,,the parents of my bf will sponsor me for holiday for two weeks,,,,,,,,,evrything plane ticket,,acomodation ,,but my question what would be thier papers need to pass they are already retired?

I suggest your partner downloads and takes a good look at this:

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploa...nt_data/file/490874/Visitor_guidance_v4_0.pdf

This document shows what is being judged and assessed in your application... as well as the requirements needing to be fulfilled.

in order to obtain a tourist visa the immigration authorities will need to be convinced that you intend to return to the Phils at the end of your stay. Evidence of that could include ownership of property or a full time job or university course you were enrolled in or kids being left behind in school. They will also want to see that you can support yourself in the trip.

@Mae Nic Hi

my parents bf will sponsor me for holiday for two weeks in oUK
,,,they are already retired,,what would be their papers needs to pass?

The very best of luck to you both. It is very hard having a long distance relationship but what helps is the thought that one day there will be an end to it and the two of you will be together. keep thinking positively. Do you mind me asking what part of the phils you are? My fiancee is in davao.

@john jones
Hello thanks yes ,,even it is so far miles a way but am always think positive,,,,,,,in CEBU

When you put it like that @graham59, it's pretty sickening don't you think? Minimum wage is £7.50 (£7.83 from (some time in) 2018), so -

£7.50 x 37.5 (hours per week) x 52 (weeks per year) = £14,625... well below the 'poverty line' I'm guessing!!!

try living on the state pension

Agreed - I was just comparing life on the minimum wage with the 'minimum income' requirement for a Settlement Visa... no chance!

Think positive everything happens for a reason.