visitor visa for family friend

[silanu87]

hello guys
I have a family friend planning to visit the UK for three weeks in April 2025. During their stay, they intend to complete a one-week certification program, and the rest of the time they will be staying with us.

I am happy to cover the full course fee on their behalf. Would this arrangement be acceptable?

Additionally, I plan to provide a sponsorship letter stating that I will be financially supporting them during their time here. Does this sound sufficient?


the guidance and support by everyone is highly valued.

[silanu87]

just fyi, am paying the GBP equivalent for the course, and they would be paying me the local currency equivalent. I just to understand if this need to mention in the invitation letter, etc

[Ticktack]

just fyi, am paying the GBP equivalent for the course, and they would be paying me the local currency equivalent. I just to understand if this need to mention in the invitation letter, etc

That's Ok, but you don't need to even mention the course in the application.

[Casa]

Please also be aware that a successful visitor visa application depends primarily on your friend submitting documented evidence of strong reasons to return to their home country, without overstaying in the UK.