What Documents Show Family Ties for UK Visit Visa?

"To show family ties for a UK Visit Visa, you need to provide documents that prove your relationship with family members and demonstrate strong reasons to return to your home country. These documents help the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) assess that you won’t overstay.

Here’s the list of supporting documents you can include:

???? 1. Proof of Family Relationship

Birth certificate (showing parents’ names)

Marriage certificate (if showing ties to a spouse)

Family registration certificate (if available in your country)

Passport copies of family members (showing relationship)

Affidavit of relationship (if required)

???? 2. Proof of Family Members in Home Country

Employment letter or business documents of spouse/parents

School/college certificates of children (if applicable)

Medical or dependent records of elderly family members

Residential proof showing shared address (utility bills, lease, etc.)

???? 3. Communication or Family Connection Evidence

Photos together (recent and genuine)

Regular communication records (calls, messages, emails)

Family event invitations (weddings, birthdays, etc.)

???? 4. Proof of Return Commitment

Employment letter confirming leave and return date

Property ownership documents or lease agreement

Bank statements showing regular family-related expenses

Affidavit explaining family responsibilities"