Advice about Tourist Visa

[Admin]

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:

[peterdavid]

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:

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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.

[ginapeterb]

Mavid

Hello I havent been on the Forum much lately as I am preparing for my marriage in the Philippines, however, you must inform your British Boyfreind to help you pay for a Legal Anulment.

If you do not do this, you will never be able to live with your boyfreind in the United Kingdom unless of course you come to this country as a key worker, such as a Nurse or as a care giver, if you are a care giver, you may get sponsored to come, however, that is a long shot.

As far as a Legal Anulment is concerned, you can actually "Secure a result" if you have the money, yes about P200,000 to P300,000 will normally get the required peice of paper, its a rich mans law.

Although your British Boyfreind is coming to see you, I have been doing the same for my loved one for over 1 year also, and its not much fun, if you cannot be together, if you apply for a tourist visa, I think you are wasting your time, the British Embassy in Manila, has little or sympathy with issuing such visa's but they will take your money, you have to satisfy them that you have compelling reasons to return, and that is very hard to do.

Its a terrible situation to be in, there arent many options, and dont bother with a fiancee visa, if you lie about being married, they will check with the NSO to see if you have been married previously.

If your marriage shows up, or you lie about it, you will be reported to the Philippine authorities as a matter of course, although if you can make it to UK, you only have to be in the UK for 7 days, to comply with the residency rules here, and your details will be posted for 21 days outside the registry office.

Its unlikely that the UK government will check here to see if you have been married before, but then its hard to see how you will get here.

Dont think this helps, but best wishes to you anyway.

[mavid]

Originally posted by ginapeterb@Feb 26 2005, 04:25 AM
Mavid

Hello I havent been on the Forum much lately as I am preparing for my marriage in the Philippines, however, you must inform your British Boyfreind to help you pay for a Legal Anulment.

If you do not do this, you will never be able to live with your boyfreind in the United Kingdom unless of course you come to this country as a key worker, such as a Nurse or as a care giver, if you are a care giver, you may get sponsored to come, however, that is a long shot.

As far as a Legal Anulment is concerned, you can actually "Secure a result" if you have the money, yes about P200,000 to P300,000 will normally get the required peice of paper, its a rich mans law.

Although your British Boyfreind is coming to see you, I have been doing the same for my loved one for over 1 year also, and its not much fun, if you cannot be together, if you apply for a tourist visa, I think you are wasting your time, the British Embassy in Manila, has little or sympathy with issuing such visa's but they will take your money, you have to satisfy them that you have compelling reasons to return, and that is very hard to do.

Its a terrible situation to be in, there arent many options, and dont bother with a fiancee visa, if you lie about being married, they will check with the NSO to see if you have been married previously.

If your marriage shows up, or you lie about it, you will be reported to the Philippine authorities as a matter of course, although if you can make it to UK, you only have to be in the UK for 7 days, to comply with the residency rules here, and your details will be posted for 21 days outside the registry office.

Its unlikely that the UK government will check here to see if you have been married before, but then its hard to see how you will get here.

Dont think this helps, but best wishes to you anyway.

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Cheers everyone! and Congratulations Pete i appreciate the insights...

We're doing it the legal way now...we decided its better to get the annulment. So we're on the hunt for a not so pricey laywer

Me and my boyfriend have been talkin about a possible marriage here in the Philippines someday...and i guess what i can do now is to prepare for the requirements of Spousal Visa (even tho not annulled yet hehe, doesnt hurt to plan and prepare ahed isnt it? ) Pete..because ur getting married here in the Philippines...i would love to know the process and requirements...

Ill keep u all posted...and im hoping...ill get this annulment goin soon...Wish me Best of luck....

take cares ya'll
Mavid