question on visa

[Ross]

hello to all

i just wantt verify a question about spouse visa the requirment is it necessary that the current passort of husband must be pass to embassy when applying? or the photocopy of every pages will do? how about if he rented a room? does it necesarry that he got contract on it? should we pas that as well i read some post here u should pic the interior and extterior of the house..pls anyone who got a full details of the requirement for spouse visa will be greatly appreaciated i know there is on eon sites but i want something for the memeber here itself who done alreadfy and got there spouse visa...

more power am waiting of the reply..

[Ann07]

hello to all

i just wantt verify a question about spouse visa the requirment is it necessary that the current passort of husband must be pass to embassy when applying? or the photocopy of every pages will do? how about if he rented a room? does it necesarry that he got contract on it? should we pas that as well i read some post here u should pic the interior and extterior of the house..pls anyone who got a full details of the requirement for spouse visa will be greatly appreaciated i know there is on eon sites but i want something for the memeber here itself who done alreadfy and got there spouse visa...

more power am waiting of the reply..

You can photocopy his passport. I didnt have it stamped as certified copy but some members did it. I just submit it as photocopy but I also included my fiancee now my husbands birth certificate at that time.

Aye, i would suggest get a copy of his tenancy agreement and get some pictures taken of the house.

Its been discussed here already just use the search


Goodluck

[Ann07]

http://filipinaroses.com/showthread....=list+spousal+
Here is one from Miayela

[bornatbirth]

just get photo copies of the passport to show all the dates traveling and can match up with the dates u have meet and detailed in ur sponsors letter?
if hes renting he needs to get a contract or a letter from the owner to say he knows about u staying there maybe also copy of the deeds too certified and photos too.
it all helps to get the visa.

[Ross]

thank you for reply anymore of the link aside from miayela list of requirements

[Mrs.JMajor]

http://filipinaroses.com/showthread.php?t=11759

and one from Marylen, and if you still not satisfied on it,go click the search button,i find that link by clicking the search for you ross

[Ross]

http://filipinaroses.com/showthread.php?t=11759

and one from Marylen, and if you still not satisfied on it,go click the search button,i find that link by clicking the search for you ross

hi thank you for reply it reaklly help...another question ..my pasport already expire and i need to renew it of course, i ben using my single name there before do now should i use my married name in renewing it, what does they requirement in doing that so...or is it ideal to remain as my sungle name but we are already married now 3 years i much prefer to to used my husband name of couse..hope anyone can give me advice on this what do i submitt o the DFA..to change my single name to married name?

and about in passing all our requirement with the embassy..how can we arrnage or do we need to put all our doc on one envelop like ur pic...chats email receipts mortagage bank statatement etc...how can we organize that one in all neat and clean manners anyone can give me advice please dont want to mess around..

thnak you and more power to all here

[Mrs.JMajor]

hi thank you for reply it reaklly help...another question ..my pasport already expire and i need to renew it of course, i ben using my single name there before do now should i use my married name in renewing it, what does they requirement in doing that so...or is it ideal to remain as my sungle name but we are already married now 3 years i much prefer to to used my husband name of couse..hope anyone can give me advice on this what do i submitt o the DFA..to change my single name to married name?

and about in passing all our requirement with the embassy..how can we arrnage or do we need to put all our doc on one envelop like ur pic...chats email receipts mortagage bank statatement etc...how can we organize that one in all neat and clean manners anyone can give me advice please dont want to mess around..

thnak you and more power to all here

you're welcome ross,just give them the marriage contract from NSO so on that case they will change your passport na to your married name....

And about passing all your documents to VFS,just put in one decent plastic envelope,lol buy one in national bookstore,because VFS will arrange it for you...and after that they have their own "recycle" envelope, i mean by recycle lol is.. that is their envelope they use to forward it through British embassy...

good luck on your application ross

[Ross]

you're welcome ross,just give them the marriage contract from NSO so on that case they will change your passport na to your married name....

And about passing all your documents to VFS,just put in one decent plastic envelope,lol buy one in national bookstore,because VFS will arrange it for you...and after that they have their own "recycle" envelope, i mean by recycle lol is.. that is their envelope they use to forward it through British embassy...

good luck on your application ross

oh good thank you for the reply..very much apreciated but am bit confuse on one memeber say to amend your passort is it really necessary for us first to attene that seminar in manila or cebu to get the certificate or its ok for the moment if i renew my passport change to married name without that certiificate..am too far to manila or cebu am from mindanao i will firs rener my passport rather than attnedinf that CFO seMINAR IS IT OK..

and pls anyone can give my full address of the British Embassy to apply for my visa and for my kids passpport.,..
thank you and more power

[Shayla]

oh good thank you for the reply..very much apreciated but am bit confuse on one memeber say to amend your passort is it really necessary for us first to attene that seminar in manila or cebu to get the certificate or its ok for the moment if i renew my passport change to married name without that certiificate..am too far to manila or cebu am from mindanao i will firs rener my passport rather than attnedinf that CFO seMINAR IS IT OK..

and pls anyone can give my full address of the British Embassy to apply for my visa and for my kids passpport.,..
thank you and more power

I'm not sure about the rules of the DFA in Davao City but in CDO City they wont let you apply a passport or renew your passport without that CFO certificates.

When I changed my passport using my married name,I went to Cebu first and attended the seminar.

Here's the complete addresses,

British Embassy Manila (Consular Office)

120 Upper McKinley Road, McKinley Town Centre, Taguig City, Philippines

Telephone: +63 2 858 2360 | FTN: 8411 2360 | Fax: +63 2 858 2342 | URL: www.ukinthephilippines.fco.gov.uk


If you will submit the passport applications for your children personally you do not need to book an appointment.

You can come in anytime during their public hours Mondays - Fridays 8am - 12nn.

If you have an option to send the passport application via courier, payment may be made with a Manager's cheque.

For the exact total fee (kindly check it in the Consular fee list for further guidance).

About the passport picture,the photos must be signed at the back by the countersignatory.

If your husband is in the UK, they can conditionally accept clear copies of his current British passport. However, they will require to see the original of his previous passports,divorce decree if his divorced and his UK long birth certificate.

Upon receipt of the application,they will later advise you if their officer should require an interview with you or any other additional information.

You may apply for your kids passport straight away, it is optional for you to also register their birth through Consular birth registration. Please check their website and see the forms and guidance for the application as your reference. Please ensure you provide them with all listed requirements for the application/s.


Address to where you will submit your visa application,

UK Visa Application Centre – VFS Services Philippine Private Inc.

Phil. AXA Building

Unit 2501-2502, 1286 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue cor. Tindalo Street,

Makati City 1200

They are open Monday to Friday 8am to 3pm.

Hope it helps

[Ann07]

oh good thank you for the reply..very much apreciated but am bit confuse on one memeber say to amend your passort is it really necessary for us first to attene that seminar in manila or cebu to get the certificate or its ok for the moment if i renew my passport change to married name without that certiificate..am too far to manila or cebu am from mindanao i will firs rener my passport rather than attnedinf that CFO seMINAR IS IT OK..

and pls anyone can give my full address of the British Embassy to apply for my visa and for my kids passpport.,..
thank you and more power

Since you are renewing your passport so you dont need to ammend it.


Shayla can help you with that as she's done that before for her daughter's passport.

Goodluck

[Shayla]

[QUOTE=Ross;114883]hi thank you for reply it reaklly help...another question ..my pasport already expire and i need to renew it of course, i ben using my single name there before do now should i use my married name in renewing it, what does they requirement in doing that so...or is it ideal to remain as my sungle name but we are already married now 3 years i much prefer to to used my husband name of couse..hope anyone can give me advice on this what do i submitt o the DFA..to change my single name to married name?

REQUIREMENTS FOR PASSPORT RENEWAL

1. Personal Appearance of the applicant
2. Duly accomplished Passport Application Form (Download application form Page 1 | Page 2)
3. Three (3) passport size colored photos of the applicant taken against a royal blue background. Applicant should be in decent attire with collar. Photo must be of good quality, and must have been taken within the last six (6) months. Photo size: 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm. Facial image size: Not less than 3 cm. DFA has the right to reject photos that do not comply with specifications and international standards. (See photo guidelines).

(A) Brown Passport or those issued before 01 May 1995:

- Old passport and photocopies of pages 1, 2, 3 (amendment) and the pages showing latest Bureau of Immigration departure and arrival stamps
- Supporting documents showing completely spelled out middle name
(B) Green Passport or those issued after 01 May 1995:

- Present passport and photocopies of pages 1, 2, 3 (amendment) and the pages showing latest Bureau of Immigration departure and arrival stamps
(C) For married women who want to use the surname of their spouses:

- Marriage Contract (MC) printed on Security Paper (SECPA) issued by NSO or Certified True Copy issued by the Local Civil Registrar duly authenticated by the NSO
(D) For new spouses / spouses-to-be / partners of foreign nationals:

- Certificate of attendance of the Guidance and Counselling Seminar issued by the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) (the seminars are held in Cebu and Manila)

[PeterB]

(D) For new spouses / spouses-to-be / partners of foreign nationals:

- Certificate of attendance of the Guidance and Counselling Seminar issued by the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) (the seminars are held in Cebu and Manila)

I wonder whether this only applies to those who are leaving Philippines on a settlement visa?

For us, living in Philippines, I'm not sure that the CFO seminar is appropriate ... especially if we leave changing the name until Ruby's current passport expires in 2012.

[Shayla]

I wonder whether this only applies to those who are leaving Philippines on a settlement visa?

For us, living in Philippines, I'm not sure that the CFO seminar is appropriate ... especially if we leave changing the name until Ruby's current passport expires in 2012.

Hello Peter,

I'm not sure though but when I applied and changed my old passport into married name they asked me the CFO certificates as well as my marriage contract from NSO.

In Cagayan de Oro DFA website they stated this,

For spouses / spouses-to-be / partners of foreign nationals

Certificate of attendance of the Guidance and Counselling Seminar issued by the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) (the seminars are held in Cebu and Manila)

Here's the link..http://rcocdo.philcom.ph/passport.htm

[Mrs.JMajor]

..my pasport already expire and i need to renew it

passport already expire guys,

[flomike]

passport already expire guys,

good advice although you can renew passport even its not yet expire...anytime you want, many filipinos do that im not sure if it is the same in UK (may be not £70? for a passport)

[Mrs.JMajor]

Hi Ross, not sure if you dont need the CFO, hold on i will send u the link of the DFA so you can email them
here is the link Ross from DFA,spare some minute to read it http://dfa.gov.ph/?page_id=64

ok i read it for married woman who want to use their married name

* personal appearance
* copy of marriage cert from NSO

note it didn't say there the seminar,so i think its not necessary,scroll down in the middle of that link that i posted

[nids123]

me too when i reniew my passport and use my husband name they ask me also to attain a seminar in manila.i gv my merrage cirti,original and photo copy my birth cirtificate nso with a photo copy, then u have also a personal apperance.that is if u want to ammend ur passport u have to do the cfo.

[Geraldine]

Hi!

My Phil passport and CFO stamp were all in my maiden name and never had a problem even here in UK. So I dont think its really necessary to amend your passport if its still valid, just waste of money. Change everything when you apply for Brit passport instead. But I did use my married name in banks, NHS, work, insurance etc...its just easier to say my Brit last name than my maiden name lol..no need to spell them out!

[flomike]

Hi!

My Phil passport and CFO stamp were all in my maiden name and never had a problem even here in UK. So I dont think its really necessary to amend your passport if its still valid, just waste of money. Change everything when you apply for Brit passport instead. But I did use my married name in banks, NHS, work, insurance etc...its just easier to say my Brit last name than my maiden name lol..no need to spell them out!

that's very true...why change ur passport if it is fairly new just waste of money Like you Im using my husband's name in everything here in UK even my passport is in my maiden name but no prob at all now I am applying for Brit cit I finally able to use his name on my new passport coz I like his last name. His last name is an Irish name and my last name is a Spanish name (typical filipino last name eh) he likes the sounds of it though.