Travel help!

[BlueRain77 0]

Hey guys. I know all of you have gone back and forth visiting before so can someone help me???

I have travelled for only 2 weeks max over to the UK, but now my daughter and I want to stay 3 1/2 months. What do I need besides my passport and info for my daughter? I was going to get a Letter of Sponsorship from my boyfriend but what proof does he need attached? Do I need proof of funds and proof of my return (job/house) other than my return ticket?

Anyone aid is needed?

Thanks!

[MrsWhizz 0]

I stayed in UK for 5 months, went to Holland with him came back and was granted another 6 months. The first entrance was no biggie. They didn't ask for anything. The second entrance was a little different since I had been in UK for 5 months. They questioned me about his birthdate and other personal details, what paperwork (and they wanted numbers) I intended to file for him through US Immigration, and my flight reservation number. We took a big gamble there by guessing dates and booking a flight before being granted re-enty...I don't recommend that! Luckily the officer was most helpful and granted me another 6 months. I can remember being red faced, hearing my heart beat so loudly I could barely hear her questions and freaking out. Just be honest! I don't think that any sort of proof to return would be a bad idea!

[Lou Lou 1]

OH didn't have any proof when he came over for 4-6 months at a time during his sabbatical. They asked why he was visiting and what he did for a living, but that was about it.

[Laura_and_IanM 0]

Hey guys. I know all of you have gone back and forth visiting before so can someone help me???

I have travelled for only 2 weeks max over to the UK, but now my daughter and I want to stay 3 1/2 months. What do I need besides my passport and info for my daughter? I was going to get a Letter of Sponsorship from my boyfriend but what proof does he need attached? Do I need proof of funds and proof of my return (job/house) other than my return ticket?

Anyone aid is needed?

Thanks!

Hiya! Because you have been to the UK before, and you are traveling with your daughter, it is very wise to have a letter of support from your boyfriend along with bank account statement from him proof of funds from yourself if you have any. You should also show that you have a job, and show your return ticket. They will question you at customs, just be honest with them.

I can tell you, I was over here last Jan.2005 to meet Ian (for 2 weeks), then came back in May and had to show all of that when I came back. I was only suppose to stay for 3 months, but Ian and I wanted to make sure that getting married was what we both wanted so I stayed, then come October 2005, Ian and I went to Spain for a week so I could get another stamp. I was given a very hard time and they even said that it all depends on who you get at customs, meaning even back in May I could have been deported back. Don't take the risk. Even if they don't ask you for all of that, better safe than sorry.

Laura Mitchell