Arriving on spouse visa soon. What next?

[Arthur Little]

Hi there everyone. This forum was very helpful with advice when we planning our wedding in Philippines, which happened June last year in Siquijor. Now Ella has had her visa granted I can't wait for her to arrive & for me to get home from vacation from my ship. (We met working together on a cruise ship).

Thankyou for your update and kind comments, Nick ... I remember you joining the forum a year ago.

Congratulations, BOTH - on Ella's Spousal Visa being granted - and my very best wishes for your future together.

So much of our time & energy has gone into the visa process that neither of us has given much thought to what happens when she arrives; what we need to do. So, some advice with these questions if anyone could help?

Arrival at immigration, what to expect?
Do we need to register anywhere, especially for permission for Ella to work?
The long term goal is for Ella to become a UK citizen, where do we start?

I have had a read through the forum which has been helpful, but these specific things we need to know to get us started.

Yes, it's a stressful, time-consuming business bringing our loved ones here, !

Alas, our Government doesn't make things easy - unless you're a non~British European.

But the most difficult part's now behind you and, as you'll see, Michael has provided some very useful tips in preparation for Ella's forthcoming arrival in this country.

[Nick-and-Ella]

Here's a pic from our big day!