Wife and Stepson - Visit to Southern Ireland

[mike1]

Yeah its free because its for the spouse and family member of a british citizen ,I guess. I would not be to bothered to find out why its free,just get it and be thankful as they dont give much for free

[LastViking]

Thanks Terpe and Mike1 for your replies. I have read through the information provided by Terpes and I think I understand the principles but it is certainly not as clearly laid out in the Embassy website. I think I will apply for the visas by going down to the visa office in London so I can explain why I haven't included any fee. We hope to travel on 15th February.

I do have another question that you might be able to help with.

My wife's son is illegitimate and there is no father's name mentioned on the Philippine birth certificate that we are supplying with his visa application. I am assuming therefore that the requirement to have the father's approval to his travel is not needed? Again the notes I could find on the website all say that we need the permission of both biological parents or a court order giving sole custody to his mother. This is not possible in these circumstances.

LV

[mike1]

Thanks Terpe and Mike1 for your replies. I have read through the information provided by Terpes and I think I understand the principles but it is certainly not as clearly laid out in the Embassy website. I think I will apply for the visas by going down to the visa office in London so I can explain why I haven't included any fee. We hope to travel on 15th February.

I do have another question that you might be able to help with.

My wife's son is illegitimate and there is no father's name mentioned on the Philippine birth certificate that we are supplying with his visa application. I am assuming therefore, that the requirement to have the father's approval to his travel is not needed? Again the notes I could find on the website all say that we need the permission of both biological parents or a court order giving sole custody to his mother. This is not possible in these circumstances.

LV

pm me

[Terpe]

pm me

This is an open forum where we all freely share whatever help and support we can.

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[mike1]

This is an open forum where we all freely share whatever help and support we can.

Is there a special reason why you can only help by Private Message ?

yeah, I just had an idea how they can get to Donegal visa free, not rocket science but I do not wish to post it on a public forum