minimum earnings?

[walesrob]

Originally posted by philip1975@Aug 25 2005, 08:35 PM
Hi there!

My apologies if this is in the wrong forum, and/or is covered elsewhere within the site.

Is there a minimum earnings rule for uk supporters of a filipina applying for a fiance visa?

Some background information:

At the moment, I have a minimum annual income of about £10,000.

I have been supporting my gf since December 2004 sending at least P4000 every two weeks, sending more when it has been needed for medical care etc, whilst saving for my visit to Manila in October 2005.

I still live with my parents and they are willing to be co-supporters if it is needed(I read that this is possible). Their home would also be the accomodation for my girlfriend and myself if the application proved to be succseful.

In your opinion, is this a realistic basis for making an application assuming everything else is good so to speak, ie there is proof of the relationship etc?

Any information, tips and advice would be greatly appreciated.

Best wishes

Philip
^_^

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I'm in a same situation when it comes to living at home - Elsa and I are married and staying at my parent's place until we get our own. Its important to make this clear on the application, and to get your parents to confirm this in a letter - doesn't have to be long, just a few lines. I wouldn't advise making your parents co-supporters, somehow I think this may hinder the application for a visa - they want to see YOU supporting your gf, not your parents!

With regards to minimum earnings, I don't think 10K is a problem. I honestly believe the Embassy are more interested in the fact that you will be together now, and in the future, and that your girlfriend will not be a burden on the welfare state. Having said that, make sure you have evidence of everything - emails, letters, receipts, air tickets, bank statements, pictures, etc. The more evidence the better. I would apply for the visa after your visit to the Philippines - you'll then have more evidence to use - make sure you take plenty of pictures and save the hotel bills and plane ticket stubs as proof.

Elsa and I are flying to Philippines in October also, though we will probably be staying a few days and then move onto Hong Kong.

Are you planning on taking the Fiance Visa route?

[Philip]

Hi, thanks for the reply.

I've been keeping letters, western union send receipts, but only recently found out that emails and yahoo chat logs would be accepted as proof as well.

On reflection, we had originally planned for my gf to apply for a fiance visa after we met for the first time this October, but I now think, after reading some of the threads within this site, that a return trip by myself at a later date would be a good idea as I will only be there for two weeks. I imagine this would defeinitely been seen as a good thing when applying?

It seems such a daunting road to take, but yes, we will be applying for a fiance visa should all go well when we meet etc.

B)

walesrob, I wonder if we'll be on the same flights? :P

[walesrob]

Originally posted by philip1975@Aug 25 2005, 10:47 PM
Hi, thanks for the reply.

I've been keeping letters, western union send receipts, but only recently found out that emails and yahoo chat logs would be accepted as proof as well.......

......I imagine this would defeinitely been seen as a good thing when applying?

It seems such a daunting road to take, but yes, we will be applying for a fiance visa should all go well when we meet etc.

B)

walesrob, I wonder if we'll be on the same flights? :P

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Applying for the visa will be quite daunting, expensive and at times very stressful, but it will be worth it when you have your gf/future wife here with you in the UK.

The more times you can show you've been to the Philippines, the better, so yeah maybe you should not even be thinking about starting the visa process till you've been over there maybe twice, but in a meantime, keep gathering that evidence.

Have fun on your forthcoming trip! Have you booked it yet? I know Keith, myself and Pete will recommend some routes and prices if you need them...