Visa for wife to join me in UK

[Terpe]

Also, can someone confirm it is the ILETS SKILLS TEST (A1 or B1) that she needs for the spousal visa? There is no other type of test required for this visa? Thanks

It's very important to review the UKVI webpage called "Apply to join family living permanently in the UK"

Here's the link:-
https://www.gov.uk/join-family-in-uk/overview

You'll find all the latest information and links

The section on English Language is here:-
https://www.gov.uk/join-family-in-uk...dge-of-english

The current tests and test centres are listed here:-
https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...st_Centres.pdf
You'll find Philippines on page 11

If your wife's English is a little shaky or if she lacks a little confidence I'd suggest going for the basic A1 level then taking the higher level after she's been in UK for a while.

Under section 5 of the website you'll see a list of documents you need to submit. You'll also find details of the TB test requirement.
Here's the link for that:-
https://www.gov.uk/tb-test-visa
Here's the nitty gritty guidance for TB testing in the Philippines:-
https://www.gov.uk/government/public...he-philippines
All the requirements and all you need to know is there.

Sadly the Philippines has only 1 clinic and that's in Manila.
The address and contact details are provided in the above link.

Something else, which is critical, is for her to attend a Guidance and Counseling Program (GCP) from the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) then secure a passport 'sticker/stamp' before leaving the country.
She could attend either Manila or Cebu

Please do take a look at this CFO link:-
http://www.cfo.gov.ph/gcp.html

You'll soon discover there's a good deal of documentation to put together.
It's not difficult, and it should all be fairly easily available.
Make a project plan and prioritise on time and validity of required submissions.
Review the Financial requirements link I provided before and do take note that some of the supporting financial docs that need to be submitted must not be more than 28 days old. Think carefully about to secure the bank statements as many folks have found challenges.

Enjoy the weekend

[ssbib]

It's very important to review the UKVI webpage called "Apply to join family living permanently in the UK"

Here's the link:-
https://www.gov.uk/join-family-in-uk/overview

You'll find all the latest information and links

The section on English Language is here:-
https://www.gov.uk/join-family-in-uk...dge-of-english

The current tests and test centres are listed here:-
https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...st_Centres.pdf
You'll find Philippines on page 11

If your wife's English is a little shaky or if she lacks a little confidence I'd suggest going for the basic A1 level then taking the higher level after she's been in UK for a while.

Under section 5 of the website you'll see a list of documents you need to submit. You'll also find details of the TB test requirement.
Here's the link for that:-
https://www.gov.uk/tb-test-visa
Here's the nitty gritty guidance for TB testing in the Philippines:-
https://www.gov.uk/government/public...he-philippines
All the requirements and all you need to know is there.

Sadly the Philippines has only 1 clinic and that's in Manila.
The address and contact details are provided in the above link.

Something else, which is critical, is for her to attend a Guidance and Counseling Program (GCP) from the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) then secure a passport 'sticker/stamp' before leaving the country.
She could attend either Manila or Cebu

Please do take a look at this CFO link:-
http://www.cfo.gov.ph/gcp.html

You'll soon discover there's a good deal of documentation to put together.
It's not difficult, and it should all be fairly easily available.
Make a project plan and prioritise on time and validity of required submissions.
Review the Financial requirements link I provided before and do take note that some of the supporting financial docs that need to be submitted must not be more than 28 days old. Think carefully about to secure the bank statements as many folks have found challenges.

Enjoy the weekend

Thanks Terpe, that's really helpful. I've got a lot of reading to be doing this weekend. I think the only problem we will face is getting the documents that are 28 days old to her. Although I suppose I can always send via email and get her to print unless they need to be originals. Can you tell me what the purpose of the CFO stamp is for? That needs to be in her passport?

[Harry T]

Thanks Terpe, that's really helpful. I've got a lot of reading to be doing this weekend. I think the only problem we will face is getting the documents that are 28 days old to her. Although I suppose I can always send via email and get her to print unless they need to be originals. Can you tell me what the purpose of the CFO stamp is for? That needs to be in her passport?

If anytime you need to get Documents out to the Philippines quickly, you cant beat DHL, a little expensive maybe,but very very fast

[Slip]

If anytime you need to get Documents out to the Philippines quickly, you cant beat DHL, a little expensive maybe,but very very fast

I second that, got my documents there within 4 days