Hi Guys,

We submitted an application for a UK tourist visa for my boyfriend on 30th October.

With the application we included his bank statements, copies of the deeds to his mothers houses, copy bank statement of his mum, his military service paperwork (he finished on 10th Nov), proof of ownership of his car, a sponsor letter from me, 6 months of my salary slips, copy of my house rental agreement, various photographs to evidence our relationship, copy telephone bills to evidence regular contact throughout the year & a copy of my passport.

Within a few days they had called him to invite him for an interview in Istanbul which worried me because it meant they were not 100% happy with the paperwork submitted.

Anyways, he had his interview today and took with him a letter from his employer stating he will commence work on 15th January in Antalya and more up-to-date bank statements for him & his mum. His interview lasted no more than 10 minutes during which time they asked him:

1. Why he wanted to go to UK;
2. How long will he stay in the UK; and
3. Which date will he return to Turkey.

He answered all the questions in English, they were happy with the answers and told him to come back at 4pm to collect his passport and visa!

It has been very hard and stressful work getting everything together for this visa but the effort has paid off and now he is free to come and visit me, meet my friends and family and share Christmas with us.

My advice for anyone applying for a visa is to go the extra mile with the paperwork so that minimum questions are asked. We applied through Setur in Antalya who told us we didn't need the photographs and various other things but we ignored them and sent it all anyway which I think was the best choice!

Please feel free to contact me if you're applying for visas and would like some encouragement/advice and I'll do my best.

Laura

impressing...thanks for sharing...

That is wonderful news. I am happy for you both. Even though I live in the U.S., I am happy you shared this information.

I was wondering if anyone from the U.S. has any information or advice on getting a visa for someone from Turkey to come to U.S.

I was going to apply for a fiance visa, and wondered if anyone had any experience with obtaining that type of visa for their loved one to come to the U.S.

Thanks in advance for any help!!

Thanks everyone, I'm still on cloud 9!!

Susie, which agency in Antlaya did you use? Apparently all applications have to be made at a company called Setur now which can be found in most cities. We handed ours into the Antalya branch. I think they charge about 40ytl and I cannot understand what for (other then sending the package to Istanbul which we were quite capable of doing ourselves).

I spent quite a lot of time compiling everything for our application and when we gave it to Setur they told us not to send half of it. I truely believe if we didn't send it, we wouldn't have had the good news today. Next time I'm there I intend to have a word with them. I suppose they would make more money if we were unsuccessful and had to reapply!!!

Only prob I have now is he wont tell me when he's coming over (he has a obsession with surprises). I know it will def be in time for xmas but I'm in Panto from 13th-16th and I suspect he may give me a shock sitting in the front row!

Congratulations.

A small point for any one worrying is that they dont invite you for the interview if there is is something that they dont feel happy about, its if you dont get an interview you need to worry!

The guidlines do suggest for photos letters, and proof of contact, ..but only usually want them if they doubt its genuine, but like laura said send anyway saves it being refused and having to go through the hurrendous wait of appeals!

Congratulations