visa application for wife and son

[rogedavi]

Hi,

I have been in a relationship with my filipina fiancé for 2 years now and we have a son who is 10 months old.

Im currently preparing the documents for her visa but my question is, do I need to make a visa application for him as well?

What is the process for him?

Thanks in advance...

[rusty]

If you are named on the birth certificate then you should be able to apply directly for a British passport, so no need to apply for a visa for him.

http://ukinhongkong.fco.gov.uk/en/he...e-applications

[rogedavi]

Yes I am on the birth certificate.

She is catholic, are there issues with having a child out of wedlock and getting a passport?

Has anybody on this forum already gone through a similar process?

[rusty]

as long as you have all the requirements they need, then there should not be a problem.

[hawk]

Child (under 18) dependant of a settled person; view to settlement [fiance(e) / proposed civil partner may recieve only 6 months validity] this is from vfs site phili it also says £810 might be what you may need to know

[rogedavi]

so what is the definitive answer? at the moment the plan is just to get him filipino passport and apply for visa. sounds like we have to get a visa either way. can sort out a british passport when he gets here

[rusty]

sounds like we have to get a visa either way.

No, if you get him a British passport, you will not need to get a visa

so what is the definitive answer?

Your choice, I have given my experience and opinion, up to you if you want to take it.

For you information, Visa £810 + Philippine passport (long wait at DFA) or British passport £81.50

[joebloggs]

embassy might want DNA test or to register the child, which is expensive, thou I'm sure you don't legally need to ..