At First Law Solicitors, we prepare and certify sponsorship declarations for visa and immigration applications. A sponsorship declaration is a formal statement made by a UK-based individual or organisation confirming that they are willing to support someone’s visit, study or settlement in the United Kingdom. Our solicitors ensure that each declaration meets the format and evidentiary requirements set by the Home Office, embassies and overseas visa processing centres.
A sponsorship declaration, sometimes referred to as a letter of sponsorship, is a written statement confirming that you will provide accommodation, financial support or general assistance to a person visiting or moving to the United Kingdom. It is commonly required by UK embassies, consulates or visa processing centres as part of visitor, family or settlement visa applications.
The declaration must usually be signed, dated and witnessed, and in many cases certified by a solicitor before it is accepted as valid. Sponsorship declarations are often used in family visit or tourist visa applications, where a UK resident is supporting a short stay, in sponsorship of a student, partner or dependent, in confirming accommodation or financial support, and as supporting evidence for settlement or long-term visa applications.
Our solicitors prepare or verify your declaration to ensure that it is clearly drafted, accurately reflects your relationship with the applicant, and complies with the Home Office’s documentary standards.
We provide a clear and efficient certification service. During your appointment, our solicitor will check your identity and confirm that you are the person making the declaration. We review the wording of the document to ensure that it clearly states your relationship to the applicant and the nature of the support you are providing. The solicitor will then witness your signature and provide certification or a statement of truth confirming that the declaration has been properly executed.
We can draft a sponsorship declaration on your behalf or certify a document that you have already prepared. Where required, we can also prepare the declaration for Apostille legalisation by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office or for use in another jurisdiction.
Since 2025, solicitor-certified declarations may be verified digitally under the Digital Verification Services framework, where accepted by embassies and visa processing centres. Our firm uses secure systems and Qualified Electronic Signatures to certify documents for electronic submission.
For clients who are living outside the United Kingdom, we can provide remote witnessing through a secure video appointment. This allows you to complete the declaration from abroad while remaining compliant with the evidentiary standards required by UK authorities. All digital and remote certifications are securely stored and fully traceable, providing clear proof of authenticity for visa and immigration purposes.
All client and applicant information is handled with strict confidentiality. Records are managed and stored in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, under the supervision of the Information Commission, formerly the ICO. Original documents are checked carefully and returned promptly, and all digital records are encrypted to protect privacy and data integrity.
At First Law Solicitors, we combine efficiency with legal precision. We understand that visa and sponsorship applications often involve strict deadlines and that supporting documents must be presented in exact formats. Our solicitors ensure that every sponsorship declaration is properly worded, witnessed and certified to the standards expected by the Home Office and overseas consular authorities.
We also provide guidance on supporting evidence, such as proof of relationship, accommodation or financial capacity, to help ensure that your sponsorship documentation is complete and consistent.
If you need a solicitor-certified sponsorship declaration for a UK or overseas visa application, contact First Law Solicitors today. We offer prompt appointments, remote verification and support for both personal and business sponsorship cases.
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