Marrying In The Philippines

[Martin]

Just a quick question......If I was to marry a woman from the Philippines in her own country, and then lived with her there for a year, what requirements would I have to meet to bring her back to the UK after the year was up?

thanks for any replies in advance

[ginapeterb]

Same as everyone else Pal !, requirements do not change just because you lived with her for a year, however if it gets to 2 years, the entry clearance is slightly different, in that if a visa is granted, your wife would be entitled to Indefinate leave to remain, providing you can demonstrate you have lived as man and wife in the Philippines for a period continuously exceeding 24 months, hope that helps.

[KeithD]

Search the forum, plenty of advice on this :)

[Jay&Zobel]

type in search button: fiancee/settlement visa

[scotsfiancee]

Read Pete's site http://www.british-filipino.com/How%20to%20Marry.html

[Martin]

Same as everyone else Pal !, requirements do not change just because you lived with her for a year, however if it gets to 2 years, the entry clearance is slightly different, in that if a visa is granted, your wife would be entitled to Indefinate leave to remain, providing you can demonstrate you have lived as man and wife in the Philippines for a period continuously exceeding 24 months, hope that helps.

Thanks for that, really useful :)