Fiance visa and CFO

[darren-b]

So decided we should apply for a fiance visa, firstly is this the same as settlement visa as when i went online to the commercial arm of borders uk agency in phillipines it didnt actually say fiance visa or ami being just a bit thick.

Not quite sure where you are looking, though you are right it is a settlement visa (even though it is only for 6 months). The form is "Application form VAF4A - Settlement"

Ive read some articles on here about sending extra letter to help applicatio, so ive made up a pack containing the letter,plus copies of emails and letters, copy of my passport, tenancy agreement, employment contract, last 3 P60's for earnings, letters from my 3 sons,proof and photos of my visit to Cebu etc etc. Am i assuming that i send these directly to the visa application center in manila. My fiance is obviously making her own pack to satisfy the requirements asked for.

You also need proof of finances (bank statements, savings, etc) ideally for the last 6 months. You have to provide these to your fiancee, and she provides them to the visa application centre in manila with her application - you provide nothing directly.

Also my fiance has 2 young children, 4 and 6 years old,who think the world of me and me of them and theres no way their going to be left behind, would i be right in assuming that she has to fill out 3 seperate forms but it will only be the 1 payment !

Not sure, not something I had to do...

Lastly people mentioning CFO, what is that !

CFO is Commission on Filipinos Overseas. They insist that any filipino moving abroad to live with a foreign partner has to attend a guidance and counseling session where they take details and give information about living abroad. They then put a stamp in the attendee's passport. It is very important as without this stamp it is highly unlikely that your fiancee will be allowed to leave the Philippines.