We seem to get a lot of enquiries about Visit Visas. Here is what the government say about them. Some excellent bedtime reading..... The major complication is the need by the applicant to prove a non-immigrant intent. Means that applicants wishing to come to the UK under a tourist visit must clearly demonstrate that they do not intend to remain in the UK on a permanent basis. Immigration law places this burden of proof firmly on the applicant. In order to grant a temporary visa, the ECO must be satisfied that the applicant has strong social, economic and family ties abroad that would compel them to leave the UK at the end of the temporary stay. Unfortunately, in most cases it becomes difficult to overcome this presumption. https://www.gov.uk/government/uploa...file/445528/Visitor_Guidance_-_final_v1_0.pdf
Guidance on how to make a decision Contents: Burden of proof and evidence Supporting documents Refusals Refusal wording Burden of proof and evidence "You must assess the applicant’s credibility and intentions to visit the UK and decide whether they meet the requirements in the visit rules. You must be satisfied that the applicant is a genuine visitor. Visitors can undertake multiple ........ "
And for July 2015: Visitor: supporting documents guide https://www.gov.uk/government/uploa...rting_Documents_Guide_-_Final__2__-_CLEAN.pdf
