Renewal of visa

[mani72]

My parents had 10 yrs visitor's visa but it expires this year. Do they have to apply for fresh visa as they did the first time or is it possible to renew the visa without all the previous paperwork and appointment?

[immihelp]

They will have to do everything all over again.

[mani72]

does that mean i would have to send them papers of sponsorship again?

[immihelp]

Yes