spouse visa

[TONY73]

hi everyone.
i got married to my long term girlfriend in the Philippines recently,
We are to put our application in to get her spouse visa,
just a couple of things we need advice on.
Where do we get the application checklist from ?
Also do we have to have many savings to influence the decision,
my account is stable but i am not rich.

hope you can help me please.

thanks

[Jay&Zobel]

you can find all your queries here:

http://www.vfs-uk-ph.com/applying.aspx

and also use the search button.

thank you...

Good luck in your application! funfunfun! hehe

[kimmi]

hi Tony,

first of all Congratulations on ur wedding..:)

u can get the checklist from the http://www.vfs-uk-ph.com

..and make sure to submit as much evidence of ur relationship as possible..

u dont need to have lots of savings just evidence that ur wife will not going to recourse in public funds if ever she arrives here in the U.K.

there are lots of posts/threads here already about applying for a spouse visa and I am pretty sure it will be of help to u..just use the SEARCH engine..

Goodluck and Congrats again..:)

[Jay&Zobel]

hi everyone.
Also do we have to have many savings to influence the decision,
my account is stable but i am not rich.

thanks


POSITIVE BANK BALANCE is a big factor! got nothing to worry about there:cwm12:

[TONY73]

thanks everyone !

one of my recent statements went in the red due to the cost of the wedding,all the others show very positive including the most recent one. i have about £1000 in my account now and i have worked permanant full time for 4 and half years and have lots of overtime available.we have all the documents ready. do you think we will be alright,i love my wife so much and cant bare to be without her !

[5olidsnake]

Guidance - Husbands, wives and partners (INF 4) (http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/infs/inf4husbandswivespartners)

SETTLEMENT FORM VAF4 OCT 2007 (http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/resources/en/docs/1903073/vaf4)

SETTLEMENT FORM GUIDANCE NOTES (http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/resources/en/docs/1903073/vaf4guidance)

UK Visa Application Centre in Philippines (http://www.vfs-uk-ph.com/)

Visa application forms supporting documents checklist (http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/vafs/vafsdocschecklist/)

the checklist we supplied was different from the one above (maybe new/latest check list, someone who has recently applied will tell you)

regards
martin

[IainBusby]

hi everyone.
i got married to my long term girlfriend in the Philippines recently,
We are to put our application in to get her spouse visa,
just a couple of things we need advice on.
Where do we get the application checklist from ?
Also do we have to have many savings to influence the decision,
my account is stable but i am not rich.

hope you can help me please.

thanks

Here is a link to the site where you can download the checklist. http://www.vfs-uk-ph.com/checklist.aspx

There is no set figure for savings, but generally thought best to have about £2000 to £3000. The main thing is that you appear to be reasonably solvent and have enough of an income to provide for both yourself and your new wife without recourse to benefits of any kind.
Iain.

[kimmi]

as long as u followed all the documents needed in the checklist and manage to submit lots of evidences to prove your relationship.. I cant see sny reason that it wont be alright..

[Jay&Zobel]

thanks everyone !

one of my recent statements went in the red due to the cost of the wedding,all the others show very positive including the most recent one. i have about £1000 in my account now and i have worked permanant full time for 4 and half years and have lots of overtime available.we have all the documents ready. do you think we will be alright,i love my wife so much and cant bare to be without her !


yep that will be alright... as long as you are back on track!

bank statements
mortgage/rent
employment status/certificates
and others

are all important for the application...

[5olidsnake]

[QUOTE=IainBusby;100200]Here is a link to the site where you can download the checklist. http://www.vfs-uk-ph.com/checklist.aspx

thats the checklist we used last year:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Ann07]

Goodluck to your wifes application Tony:)

[TONY73]

Thank you everyone, you are so kind !
God bless you all !

i loved the philippines,i did not want to come back to the uk.
thanks for all your help !
it is good to be here because all you guys have all the experience of going through this.
many thanks again !

[Jay&Zobel]

[QUOTE]

thats the checklist we used last year:xxgrinning--00xx3:

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[Jay&Zobel]

Thank you everyone, you are so kind !
God bless you all !

i loved the philippines,i did not want to come back to the uk.
thanks for all your help !
it is good to be here because all you guys have all the experience of going through this.
many thanks again !


PAY IT FORWARD MATE!

[vbkelly]

Thank you everyone, you are so kind !
God bless you all !

i loved the philippines,i did not want to come back to the uk.
thanks for all your help !
it is good to be here because all you guys have all the experience of going through this.
many thanks again !

goodluck to your application!

[Mrs.JMajor]

Thank you everyone, you are so kind !
God bless you all !

i loved the philippines,i did not want to come back to the uk.
thanks for all your help !
it is good to be here because all you guys have all the experience of going through this.
many thanks again !

:Erm: confused me here,thought u want your wife to be w/ you in the UK,thats why u are applying for spouse visa,but u stated that u don't want to come back to the UK,
Apologize if i didn't understand it correctly:cwm38:


Wish u good luck on your application Tony

[simplelife]

hi everyone.
i got married to my long term girlfriend in the Philippines recently,
We are to put our application in to get her spouse visa,
just a couple of things we need advice on.
Where do we get the application checklist from ?
Also do we have to have many savings to influence the decision,
my account is stable but i am not rich.

hope you can help me please.

thanks


Hi Tony First, Congratulations to both of you.

The checklist can obtain from the vfs website;

http://www.vfs-uk-ph.com/images/Settlement_sponsored_by_spouse.pdf

Goodluck.

[Sim11UK]

:Erm: confused me here,thought u want your wife to be w/ you in the UK,thats why u are applying for spouse visa,but u stated that u don't want to come back to the UK,
Apologize if i didn't understand it correctly:cwm38:

What TONY73 meant was, that he enjoyed his stay so much, that if he didn't have to, he would stay in the Philippines.
His reality is though, that he has to come back to the UK. Therefore, his wife will apply for a spouse visa, so that she can join him.

Goodluck! TONY73 :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[TONY73]

thats right,i enjoyed my stay so much and i did not want to leave my wife !
how i miss the beautiful sunset too !

thank you everyone for wishing us good luck !

we should have the application submitted by early january,just waiting on a couple of documents we need and the wifes renewed passport,its not good for the heart all this waiting but i hope the outcome will give me much joy !

[Sconnie]

:Erm: confused me here,thought u want your wife to be w/ you in the UK,thats why u are applying for spouse visa,but u stated that u don't want to come back to the UK,
Apologize if i didn't understand it correctly:cwm38:

Hi Juliet (is that you?), you look younger every time I see you.

[Sconnie]

hi everyone.
i got married to my long term girlfriend in the Philippines recently,
We are to put our application in to get her spouse visa,



Congratulations to you both :xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3::):):)

[Mrs Daddy]

Hi Tony:)Goodluck for your wife`s visa application:Dkeep everything cross:D

[Jay&Zobel]

:cwm23::angry:
What TONY73 meant was, that he enjoyed his stay so much, that if he didn't have to, he would stay in the Philippines.
His reality is though, that he has to come back to the UK. Therefore, his wife will apply for a spouse visa, so that she can join him.
Goodluck! TONY73 :xxgrinning--00xx3:


yeah especially you had a lovely time in the sunny PI and come back to gloomy & gray england hehehe... not funny at all lol

depressing... very depressing and more depressing... :NoNo:

[tiN]

Goodluck for the wife's application :)

[Mrs.JMajor]

Hi Juliet (is that you?), you look younger every time I see you.

Boooooooooooooooooo :action-smiley-081:

[empott]

Wait a minute! You changed name! I only realized now that you were jed143. :doh

[PeterB]

Ah, that explains my confusion!

[Mrs.JMajor]

Ah, that explains my confusion!

:xxgrinning--00xx3:


Wait a minute! You changed name! I only realized now that you were jed143. :doh

:icon_lol::icon_lol:

----------------:Cuckoo:

[IainBusby]

Wait a minute! You changed name! I only realized now that you were jed143. :doh

Come on now Juliet, we demand a formal announcement the "Introduce Yourself" section so that we can welcome you to the forum properly. :icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_lol:

[Mrs.JMajor]

Come on now Juliet, we demand a formal announcement the "Introduce Yourself" section so that we can welcome you to the forum properly. :icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_lol:

:xxgrinning--00xx3: I will in due time Iain :D:D

love you all members ,you really make me laugh reading this thread :)

[simplelife]

:xxgrinning--00xx3: I will in due time Iain :D:D

love you all members ,you really make me laugh reading this thread :)


How to change log in name? did you make another account?

[empott]

I think you will have to ask the admin and if you give them a valid reason for changing, then the admin will do it for you.

[IainBusby]

How to change log in name? did you make another account?

So if we see a new member posting on here as Mrs. P that will be you then will it? :D:D:D
Iain.

[simplelife]

So if we see a new member posting on here as Mrs. P that will be you then will it? :D:D:D
Iain.

:xxgrinning--00xx3::icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_lol:

[Mrs.JMajor]

So if we see a new member posting on here as Mrs. P that will be you then will it? :D:D:D
Iain.

:icon_lol::icon_lol:

[Jay&Zobel]

whehehe...
so u can do that? i have an old account called: remee, after my mum's name hehe.. can that be merged with my present 1? hehe
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Ok Mrs P & MrsJ hehe

[Mrs.JMajor]

whehehe...
so u can do that? i have an old account called: remee, after my mum's name hehe.. can that be merged with my present 1? hehe
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Ok Mrs P & MrsJ hehe

as long as u still remember the password u can log onto it miss zobel :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Mjaes]

hey everyone... is there a minimum amount of monthly income that my spouse needs to have to merit a visa? and are we required to show proof of sent remittances to my account here in the philippines? thanks so much. :-)

[darren-b]

hey everyone... is there a minimum amount of monthly income that my spouse needs to have to merit a visa? and are we required to show proof of sent remittances to my account here in the philippines? thanks so much. :-)

There is no minimum as such, but he does have to show he has accommodation for the both of you and has enough money to support you as well. Any savings can be taken into account.

Showing proof of remittances can be helpful, though not essential.

[joebloggs]

no set figure, but The absolute minimum amount of disposable income that is generally considered for settlement visas is £94.95 / week net (after tax and some bills)

[shalimar]

hi... kinasal ako sa isang british citizen and now were waiting for the result of my settlement visa and its almost 9 months already since we submit my documents... im worried na hindi ako bigyan ng visa kasi my husband is unemployed and he only 20 years old but his parents is the one who support us while he staying here and she provide all my financial support for my application... and beside i have 7 years old son from my previous husband... my husband did not want me to leave here in the philippines and i want to go with him coz i will miz him a lot... hope you can help me or some advice pls...

[empott]

:omg: 9 months! That is a loooong wait! :furious3:
:Erm: You have some issues though and would have been better if you had solved them first before submitting your application. I waited 30 months and cleared everything before I'll submit mine. Anyway, wish you get the answer soon, Shalimar.

Hey, Shayla, braise yourself. :D just kidding, dear. I know you won't wait that long, you'll have yours soon.

[kimmi]

hi... kinasal ako sa isang british citizen and now were waiting for the result of my settlement visa and its almost 9 months already since we submit my documents... im worried na hindi ako bigyan ng visa kasi my husband is unemployed and he only 20 years old but his parents is the one who support us while he staying here and she provide all my financial support for my application... and beside i have 7 years old son from my previous husband... my husband did not want me to leave here in the philippines and i want to go with him coz i will miz him a lot... hope you can help me or some advice pls...

hi shalimar,

welcome to the forum..like what Ate Ems have said 9 months is really a long wait..:Erm::omg: have u tried giving them a ring to follow up ur application?

if u wont mind my asking, when u submitted ur application have u made sure u followed all the documents/checklists needed for the settlement vsa?:Erm:

[empott]

Kimmi is right, phone them. :xxgrinning--00xx3: And don't stop till you get an answer, Shalimar.

[joebloggs]

his parents is the one who support us while he staying here and she provide all my financial support for my application...

his parents can provide accommodation for you, but 3rd party financial support is no longer allowed :NoNo:, 9 months :NoNo:, what has the embassy said about the cause of the delay.

your husband should contact his MP, and get him to contact the embassy

[darren-b]

his parents can provide accommodation for you, but 3rd party financial support is no longer allowed :NoNo:, 9 months :NoNo:, what has the embassy said about the cause of the delay.

your husband should contact his MP, and get him to contact the embassy

I think an unemployed 20 year old living with his parents would only receive £47.95/week JSA at that age. Would have thought no chance of getting a visa based just on his income unless lots of savings.

[joebloggs]

yes he needs a job, and savings would help :rolleyes:

well if it has been 9 months and if you've not contacted the embassy, maybe the visa app has got lost internally or have you moved house? maybe they have tired to contact you :Erm:


9 months is taking the :action-smiley-081:

[Shayla]

Hey, Shayla, braise yourself. :D just kidding, dear. I know you won't wait that long, you'll have yours soon.

Hello Ate Ems,

I'm not worried at all lol :icon_lol:.. As what lots said here..It depends on the cases for every applicants..I know and I'm positive to receive a good news very soon..:D:D:D

Good luck for applying your visa!

[joebloggs]

Hello Ate Ems,

I'm not worried at all lol :icon_lol:.. As what lots said here..It depends on the cases for every applicants..I know and I'm positive to receive a good news very soon..:D:D:D

Good luck for applying your visa!


in a way, no news is good news :rolleyes:
cannot be long now..

[Shayla]

in a way, no news is good news :rolleyes:
cannot be long now..

Yes Joe and who knows in 2-3 weeks time they might give me the result..:):):)

I'm pretty sure that the ECO are doing their best for it.

Cheers!

[empott]

That's the spirit, Praise. :xxgrinning--00xx3: Keep it up, girl.

[smilinggirlfife]

Hi Tony,

It's marie here and I just arrived in Scotland on a Marriage Settlement Visa and as I know you can have the application form from http://www.vfs-uk-ph.com/contactus.aspx and you can download and print the form from there. I hope I can help you with this matter.

[Shayla]

That's the spirit, Praise. :xxgrinning--00xx3: Keep it up, girl.

I will always do Ate Ems..Hope u too and good luck..

Thank you!

[aromulus]

Hi Tony,

It's marie here and I just arrived in Scotland on a Marriage Settlement Visa and as I know you can have the application form from http://www.vfs-uk-ph.com/contactus.aspx and you can download and print the form from there. I hope I can help you with this matter.

Although newbies are not allowed to post links, but due to the usefulness of this one of yours, it will be ok this time.

[wrigglybum]

hi 'ya tony73 goodluck to your application and your wife, evryones given you the info 'bout the application im sure it'll be fine. i know how you feel my hubby felt the same way like you do when i apply for spouse visa in the philippines. the worries and stress all gone after 3 weeks i got my visa{ with out any enterview}......

good luck again.....!

[Shayla]

hi everyone.
i got married to my long term girlfriend in the Philippines recently,
We are to put our application in to get her spouse visa,
just a couple of things we need advice on.
Where do we get the application checklist from ?
Also do we have to have many savings to influence the decision,
my account is stable but i am not rich.

hope you can help me please.

thanks

Good luck Tony,everything is gonna be ok man..Always think positive okay?

God bless you!

[empott]

:Erm: Just to remind you guys that Tony's wife is already in the UK. :D

[kimmi]

:Erm: Just to remind you guys that Tony's wife is already in the UK. :D

yup, I also knew Tony's wife was already with him in the UK..:Erm::doh

[Shayla]

yup, I also knew Tony's wife was already with him in the UK..:Erm::doh

Opsssssssss....Sorry dear ...I thought Tony's wife is still here in the PI..haha...:icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_lol:

[nids123]

yes me too i thought so tony's wife is still in the uk.i was scare to that 9 monts long wait.anyway hi shay hope we got a good news soon.

[Shayla]

yes me too i thought so tony's wife is still in the uk.i was scare to that 9 monts long wait.anyway hi shay hope we got a good news soon.

Pls send me a msg when you receive your visa result next week or this week Ate Nids okay?..I'm expecting for that :D:D:D:D

Good luck as well!

[nids123]

hi shay thank you so much for the wish i do hope so i will have my visa this week this soon,my husband is upsit of me part and he sound he cant wait for me ijust do hope that he will wait for me.good luck to ur too hope to hear good news for ur visa this week or next week.

[Shayla]

hi shay thank you so much for the wish i do hope so i will have my visa this week this soon,my husband is upsit of me part and he sound he cant wait for me ijust do hope that he will wait for me.good luck to ur too hope to hear good news for ur visa this week or next week.

Don't worry Ate Nids,

Just remember that trials makes you strong, sorrows makes you human and it's only misunderstanding about you and your husband..I know you can fix the problem soon and you will be both okay so good luck to you and keep us updated..

Thanks a lot and just enjoy your time while your here in our country.. Maybe next week you will get your visa same time as mine..

GOOD LUCK!