Marrying in another country

[Terpe]

I would hardly think it's going to be easy getting a Visit Visa for your Philippine National into a country the sponsor DOESN'T reside

The Americans themselves have a much harder time getting the spouse and fiancee visas than us British do. We aren't the only civilized country having trouble keeping out undesirables. In fact the America's are the No1 destination.

Why does a tourist need to have a sponsor living in the country they want to visit ?

[gWaPito]

Why does a tourist need to have a sponsor living in the country they want to visit ?

You know what i mean End of the day the Filipino is going to have to prove they are coming back home. Like i said, if their own citizens get a tough time of it what makes one think the Filipino partnering a British citizen won't .

Yes, ''sponsor'' was the wrong word

The Filipino still has to prove they have the means to stay. .I wonder where that's coming from ....yes, the trusty old Brit of course. ..sponsorship by stealth

[tiger31]

You know what i mean End of the day the Filipino is going to have to prove they are coming back home. Like i said, if their own citizens get a tough time of it what makes one think the Filipino partnering a British citizen won't .

Yes, ''sponsor'' was the wrong word

The Filipino still has to prove they have the means to stay. .I wonder where that's coming from ....yes, the trusty old Brit of course. ..sponsorship by stealth

well ive got a question if thats the case how can my g f prove she has the funds to stay when she is a housewife coz I support her as we have been living together as man and wife in the philippines for nearly 3 years ,plus what visa do I actually apply for if we travel together to visit and stay at my own house for 6 months

[gWaPito]

well ive got a question if thats the case how can my g f prove she has the funds to stay when she is a housewife coz I support her as we have been living together as man and wife in the philippines for nearly 3 years ,plus what visa do I actually apply for if we travel together to visit and stay at my own house for 6 months

You will be the sponsor. .unlike both going as tourists to visit USA. You are a British citizen, even though you will be visiting you will have to show u can support her stay here.

When the ex mother in law came over we got a family visit Visa.

You state you been living as husband and wife so I would say a visit Visa. When I did the woman's, I got professional advice. .I suggest likewise. Unlike spouse and fiance the visit and tourist visas are a bit grey. Don't trust well meaning hearsay.

[Terpe]

well ive got a question if thats the case how can my g f prove she has the funds to stay when she is a housewife coz I support her as we have been living together as man and wife in the philippines for nearly 3 years ,plus what visa do I actually apply for if we travel together to visit and stay at my own house for 6 months

As a Brit you can come and go as you wish.
If your g/f wants to VISIT UK then she'll need to apply for a Visit Visa.
Since you have been living together in a genuine and subsisting relationship like marriage for at least 2 years, then she'll have the option of applying for a Family Visit Visa.

She'll need to follow all the requirements of the Family Visit Visa and of course you'll need to prepare a letter of invitation and sponsorship.
Your sponsorship will include financial support for funding of airfares and for accommodation and day-to-day maintenance.
Since you are actually living in the Philippines it should (theoretically) be somewhat easier to demonstrate good reasons to return. However, be prepared to overcome the ECO's presumption that there's an immigration intent.

If you're seriously considering a Family Visit Visa don't get too hung up on the myriad stories of refusal reasons. Just do it.
The cost is relatively low and any initial refusal may be easily countered and enable a subsequent application to be granted.

[tiger31]

As a Brit you can come and go as you wish.
If your g/f wants to VISIT UK then she'll need to apply for a Visit Visa.
Since you have been living together in a genuine and subsisting relationship like marriage for at least 2 years, then she'll have the option of applying for a Family Visit Visa.

She'll need to follow all the requirements of the Family Visit Visa and of course you'll need to prepare a letter of invitation and sponsorship.
Your sponsorship will include financial support for funding of airfares and for accommodation and day-to-day maintenance.
Since you are actually living in the Philippines it should (theoretically) be somewhat easier to demonstrate good reasons to return. However, be prepared to overcome the ECO's presumption that there's an immigration intent.

If you're seriously considering a Family Visit Visa don't get too hung up on the myriad stories of refusal reasons. Just do it.
The cost is relatively low and any initial refusal may be easily countered and enable a subsequent application to be granted.

good answer my friend so you reckon family visit visa is the way forward

[Terpe]

good answer my friend so you reckon family visit visa is the way forward

I might have to backtrack somewhat as I'm not 100% certain that Family Visit is correct given that you'll be travelling together.
If you were already in UK then it would be.
Maybe a good idea to check with the Embassy first or just let it be understood that your in UK already.

Maybe someone here can confirm?