Is this for REAL??

[ana07cutiepie]

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/si...applicants.pdf

what do you think guys??

share some comments/reactions please..

thanks a LOT !!!

[grahamw48]

Apparently yes.

Minimum age now changed to 18 instead of 21.

If you feel that it may affect you, from Nov.28th you may need to re-apply....or start filling in those application forms.

[ana07cutiepie]

Apparently yes.

Minimum age now changed to 18 instead of 21.

I you feel that it may affect you, from Nov.28th you may need to re-apply....or start filling in those application forms.

so it means that the age 21 won't be my problem anymore yipiee

thanks a lot grahamw48!!!! you have no idea how happy I am now.. with a BIG smile on my face

thank you thank you thank you- juhu!!!!!! time to celebrate hehe

[joebloggs]

terpe has already posted about this, the minimum age is back to 18 now.

[grahamw48]

Indeed, but I think the young lady couldn't believe her luck. lol

It does make a pleasant change to see the UKBA get a kick up the .... when they come up with such nonsense.

[ana07cutiepie]

Indeed, but I think the young lady couldn't believe her luck. lol

It does make a pleasant change to see the UKBA get a kick up the .... when they come up with such nonsense.

yeah you are right.. I just can't believe it.. just wanna make sure and now I am very sure thanks to both of you guys!! you made me so happy

but I got one more question

can we (me and my Austrian bf) apply for a spouse visa/ fiance visa even though he is not a british citizen??

[joebloggs]

no your b/f has to apply for a family permit for you, as either a spouse or fiancee.

[ana07cutiepie]

no your b/f has to apply for a family permit for you, as either a spouse or fiancee.

okay this would be our plan A.. we will get married here in Philippines this March then of course I will be his wife after the ceremony so then when he come back to UK he can apply for a family permit for me- is that correct joebloggs?

[Terpe]

yeah you are right.. I just can't believe it.. just wanna make sure and now I am very sure thanks to both of you guys!! you made me so happy

but I got one more question

can we (me and my Austrian bf) apply for a spouse visa/ fiance visa even though he is not a british citizen??

You asked that question and received the answer already.

He is an Austrian.
Yeah my question is how can I go with him to UK as a spouse of and EU citizen??
Where can I get a family permit? How does it work Sir?? :( please please help us

Well, your not likely to be facing a difficult situation.

In principle there is no need for the EEA national to already be in the UK, to have an NI number, to have money, to have suitable accommodation, to have been married for more than a day or to have the spouse pass any English Language test, or in fact to make any application fee for an EEA family permit.

Take a look at the UKBA page for EEA Family Permit for details of what it is and how to apply.

Look here also for some very good additional information on the EEA Family Permit.

And here is an important key part of that above link:-

EUN2.4 What are the requirements for issuing an EEA family permit?

In assessing an application, the ECO should be satisfied that:

1.the applicant is the family member of the EEA national (marriage certificate, birth certificate or other evidence of family link)
2.the EEA national is residing in the UK in accordance with the EEA Regulations (as qualified person if more than 3 months) and the non-EEA national is joining them; or
the EEA national intends to travel to the UK within 6 months and will have a right to reside under the Regulations on arrival, and the non-EEA national will be accompanying or joining the EEA national; and
3.if applying as a spouse or civil partner, there are no grounds to consider that the marriage or civil partnership is one of convenience (see Annex ….); and
4.if applying as dependent family members (dependent children 21 and over and dependent relatives) they are dependent on the EEA national or the EEA national’s spouse or civil partner; and
5.neither the applicant nor the EEA national should be excluded from the UK on the grounds of public policy, public security or public health.
It is important not to test overall intentions in assessing applications for an EEA family permit. Also, there is an initial right of residence for 3 months, which means that an EEA national does not have to be exercising a treaty right immediately on arrival in the UK.

So unless you have any special reasons why the above does not apply to you then it looks to be an exceptionally easy and stress free route.

Wish it was the same for British Citizens living in UK

Please do take time to read the above links and all the associated links.

[ana07cutiepie]

You asked that question and received the answer already.

sorry
thanks for your patience though

thanks a lot Terpe, joebloggs and grahamw48