Originally posted by admin@Feb 23 2005, 04:23 PM
Just checked a few sites.

It may take a few years to annul. Unless you do that though you will not be allowed in the UK. It is as simple as that.

The only place you can be together is the Philippines.

A debate is currently in progress by the Philippine goverment over introducing divorce, but we know how fast they work! :huh:
Hi Mavid,

This is the philippines - an anullment would take years - however, most lawyers (even the reputable ones) could "speed up the process" and even go so far as to "buy a result" and sort you something out between 6 months to one year - but it would cost you BIG. 300k minimum.

Tourist visa - if you can prove intention to return, its theoretically possible, as long as you clearly explain the situation with your marriage.

I don't want to discourage you from trying - but the combination of the absolute harshness of UK immigration laws, the disgusting attitude of the British embassy in manila, the fact philippine family laws are ruined by catholic bigotry, meaning you have lost your freedom by marrying, and the absolute endemic corruption and lack of rule of law in the Philippines (which causes the embassy to look so negatively at all applications) means that you may find it difficult to secure a visit visa.

I thoroughly disagree with the systems of both countries - but that's the way it is at the moment.

But still, if you can prove intention to return, then you may have a chance. Here's a hint - for the interview, research the tourist sites of the UK - they look more favourably on someone who clearly has an interest in visiting the UK than someone who has clearly done no research.