Hi Paul and Shirley,Originally Posted by paulgee
In addition to my reply I just wanted to share my experienced when I first apply for tourist visa.
After the second visit of my Fiance here in the Philippines, he invited me to go to England to see his country and meet his parents and also to see if we will get on well.
We at first, worried that I might have unsuccessful application, but we thought that we have met all the requirements and have enough evidence that our intension is genuine.
So I lodge my application then after 4 weeks, the Embassy called me for a personal interview.
On my interview, the ECO asked me, what was exactly my relationship with my sponsor, so I told him that my sponsor is my boyfriend and that
we`ve been on for nearly two years. (that time).
I also told the ECO that I love my boyfriend so much and we just wanted to have more time together and get to know each other then after that then we will decide if we will get married to be together permanently.
Then the ECO asked me, " How would you convince me that you will be back here at the end of your visa and that you will not going to seek employment.?"
I answered,
" I have been to several countries here in Asia, I have a good Immigration records that I did not violate any rules here in my country as well as to other countries, I understood that I am not allowed to seek employment while I`m in the UK, my sponsor is capable to support me and that is proven on his financial statements. I and my boyfriend are so much in-loved to each other and therefore I will not do anything that will jeopardise my future application if after my visit we decided to live together permanently."
Then the ECO told me to wait to be call again, then about 3pm they returned my passport with my first UK tourist visa on it.
I know some people here who have unsuccessful tourist visa application, but I believe it is case to case basis.
Best wishes to both of you.
