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    hello everyone

    im new on this site and i really like it here. got to know some facts about uk visas which i really need now.

    anyone who can help me bout my situation..please

    my case:

    my boyfriend and i wanted to be together. he from uk, cambridge,england to be exact. we've been talking on mesenger for a year started as friends then eventually fell in love with each other. he was here in philippines for 3 weeks
    last month and it was good times. he met my fam and friends and my way of living, our traditons and cultures.the love and bond tight really close. we planning to get married this year but our problem now is we dont know what visa is the eaisest to get and options that is best for us.

    1st visit-sponsoral visa coz we both wanted to be together and so that i can see his way of living and of course his family. and they say its the fastest way.my boyfriend wanted me to see england as to wether i will like to live there soon or not. he wants me to be happy so he making it a point that i can live their away from family and friends coz if not he will move here to philippines (take awhile coz he have to sort what job or business that will do good here) tough decision i know.
    2nd fiancee visa - is it possible for us to get married in phil first while waiting for fiancee visa then if granted i enter uk as single with fiancee visa?
    3rd marriage visa- marry here then apply spousal visa which they say takes awhile.


    we really need help and advise from someone who knows these things.
    we hoping to fix all things this year but first we want to know what visa is best and easiest to get . whats the best way to start to apply for any visa i mean what agency or if visit visa is it better if my boyfriend will process there or me here?

    i will appreciate any help or advice someone will give
    sorry i have to tell my story first..hehe

    best wishes and God Bless for all of us here


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    I live in outskirt of Cambridge.

    Fiance visa is to get married in UK within 6 months. NOTHING ELSE!

    Spouse visa, you're correct, marry in the Philippines then apply for spouse visa.

    You asked, what is the best and easiest way to get a visa. My answer first SPOUSE, second, FIANCE, third VISIT VISA.

    I suggest you spend time searching and reading the forum because situation like this has been discussed so many times and you'll understand why spouse visa is the easiest and best to apply to get a visa!

    Goodluck!
    Not an expert, I only try to help.


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    Hi jencha8569,
    Welcome to the forum. May I just say that the chances of being granted a visit (tourist) visa are very slim, only about 20% of all applications are successful. The reason given for refusal is usually that they don't believe that the applicant will return to the Philippines when the visa expires.

    Louella & Iain.


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    Quote Originally Posted by IainBusby View Post
    Hi jencha8569,
    Welcome to the forum. May I just say that the chances of being granted a visit (tourist) visa are very slim, only about 20% of all applications are successful. The reason given for refusal is usually that they don't believe that the applicant will return to the Philippines when the visa expires.

    Louella & Iain.
    hello louella & Ian

    Thanks for ur response and for the welcome. As what ive read on here visit visa have slim chances you correct. so now, fiance or spouse visa are the options. so far what i read the detailed ones are for fiancee visa only. i want to know detailed info too bout spouse visa so i can sort things out. im happy you with ur hubby now hope my boyfriend and i will be the same..

    best wishes
    God Bless


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    Quote Originally Posted by IainBusby View Post
    Hi jencha8569,
    Welcome to the forum. May I just say that the chances of being granted a visit (tourist) visa are very slim, only about 20% of all applications are successful. The reason given for refusal is usually that they don't believe that the applicant will return to the Philippines when the visa expires.

    Louella & Iain.
    Sorry to hijack your thread but if they a sponsor in the uk does it help the application ?


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    Quote Originally Posted by chino View Post
    Sorry to hijack your thread but if they a sponsor in the uk does it help the application ?
    I believe it does help, but they still tend to base there decision primarily on whether they think the applicant will return to Phils when the visa expires and as far as I know they tend to think that applicants without a good well paid job, money in the bank and property in Phils will be unlikely to return when their visa expires.

    Iain.


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    Quote Originally Posted by IainBusby View Post
    I believe it does help, but they still tend to base there decision primarily on whether they think the applicant will return to Phils when the visa expires and as far as I know they tend to think that applicants without a good well paid job, money in the bank and property in Phils will be unlikely to return when their visa expires.

    Iain.
    Thanks for the info...


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    Quote Originally Posted by LadyJ View Post
    I live in outskirt of Cambridge.

    Fiance visa is to get married in UK within 6 months. NOTHING ELSE!

    Spouse visa, you're correct, marry in the Philippines then apply for spouse visa.

    You asked, what is the best and easiest way to get a visa. My answer first SPOUSE, second, FIANCE, third VISIT VISA.

    I suggest you spend time searching and reading the forum because situation like this has been discussed so many times and you'll understand why spouse visa is the easiest and best to apply to get a visa!

    Goodluck!

    hi lady J,

    thanks for the advice. yes last night i spend time reading the forum but i read mostly about fiancee visa-(detaile documents needed). i want to know detailed documents or requirements for spouse visa if possible.
    anyways, really apprecaite all u guys help and advice

    Jencha


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    Quote Originally Posted by jencha8569 View Post
    hi lady J,

    thanks for the advice. yes last night i spend time reading the forum but i read mostly about fiancee visa-(detaile documents needed). i want to know detailed documents or requirements for spouse visa if possible.
    anyways, really apprecaite all u guys help and advice

    Jencha
    I'll give you some ideas

    Spouse visa requirements are

    Letter from your sponsor which is your husband

    Your husband must provide

    proof that he is a UK national such as
    copy of his passport etc
    original copy of his current and savings bank statements, latest 3 or 6 months statements
    letter from employers,payslips latest 3 or 6 months
    letter from landlord about you joining with him in the house or mortgage letter etc.

    You must provide
    your original passport
    birth certificate
    marriage certificate

    Proof of your relationship, holiday pictures, hotel and plane tickets, online chats, emails, etc. etc.
    Not an expert, I only try to help.


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    has ladyj said spouse visa is best you know each other for over a year and he has meet you at home best if he gets papers from england to marry you there spouse visa only takes 6 to 10 weeks now you get all your evidence together over the last year you know each other


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    so tourist visa for us is a waste of time you think ?
    best for us is spouse visa or fiance visa ?
    we want the best for us in the long run .
    if it means we cannot see each other for a while then
    so be it but our love is strong so we can wait if necessary.
    also which is better ,to get married here in uk or the philippines ?
    thanks for everyones advice and help we really appreciate it
    jencha ..


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    If you have strong evidence that you are returning back to the Philippines then you might have a chance of getting a visit visa. Strong evidences means you have stable job or employed, savings, properties, etc. and any other evidence that will convince the British Embassy that you are returning back to Philippines within the condition of your visa.
    Not an expert, I only try to help.


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    You can work in the UK when you have a spouse visa and you will just have to apply for indefinite visa after you have completed your stay here in UK for 2 years.

    If fiance visa, you cannot work, you'll have to get married here in UK within 6 months then apply for spouse visa which is another visa fee.

    That's why getting a Spouse visa seems quite easiest and cheapest way.

    Do a lot of searching about applying a visa to UK.. We have discussed the spouse, fiance and visit visa requirements here before and also do include reading the official websites.
    Not an expert, I only try to help.


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    im confused !!
    why would i be returning to the philippines ?


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    Quote Originally Posted by jencha8569 View Post
    im confused !!
    why would i be returning to the philippines ?
    Go back and read carefully what I said!
    Not an expert, I only try to help.


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    yes you right about spouse visa .thanks for your
    input .just so much to take in .lol


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    hi jencha i have been through the uk spousal visa process with my ex thai wife, it is hard work and your husband will have to show everything about his life, work, property and finances including photos and property deeds or landlord contract if renting. It took me 2 attempts and about 1 year


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    hi jencha, i think if u decided to go for the spousal visa, there is no much difference with the fiancee visa..but the major important document is of course ur marriage cert..from the NSO..

    visit visa - u need to prove that u have reasons to come back in the phils.
    fiancee visa- u should get married in the UK within 6months..(this is what I used in coming here in the UK and if u need help with this I can share with u my experience)
    spouse visa- married already in the phils..

    so its up to u whatever visa u like, just make sure all the neccessary docs are there..Goodluck...


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    Quote Originally Posted by kimmi View Post
    hi jencha, i think if u decided to go for the spousal visa, there is no much difference with the fiancee visa..but the major important document is of course ur marriage cert..from the NSO..

    visit visa - u need to prove that u have reasons to come back in the phils.
    fiancee visa- u should get married in the UK within 6months..(this is what I used in coming here in the UK and if u need help with this I can share with u my experience)
    spouse visa- married already in the phils..

    so its up to u whatever visa u like, just make sure all the neccessary docs are there..Goodluck...
    hi kimmi

    thanks for the info
    i see here that mostly it is fiance visas that are more to be applied.
    i taking considerations bout my boyfriend doing stuff (processing) there coz he working full time. i read here that my boyfriend have to have proof receits on weddings like reception,food etc. he said he gonna try to see in person uk embassy personnel there to know things. unlike my side my job is free lancer i can process the papers. we now turn between the fiancee or spouse visa.
    i really would like to know detailed requirements for both visa for us to
    prepare all necessary papers. we both new on visa thing
    i need help..hehe

    glad to hear from u kimmi

    jencha


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    Hi there I can relate to you sis …my BF visited me last month as well and we had great time together.. We are still looking for the best way how to be together and be forever… We are considering the fiancée, the visit and the spouse…we’re still assessing it according to cost, time, and its advantages(sounds spouse). Emotionally we’re ready but deciding the best way takes time… I think more research will do to finalized it
    Like Sis Shelly(it's me iye) said slowly but surely
    Goodluck to both of us


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    sis,

    if u decide to go for fiancee visa re the proof of wedding or reception..He will just go to the nearest registrar there and record the propose date of ur wedding, and then they will give him a cert. it wont take him long..

    u can send me a pm if u want so we can talk..


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    Quote Originally Posted by kimmi View Post
    sis,

    if u decide to go for fiancee visa re the proof of wedding or reception..He will just go to the nearest registrar there and record the propose date of ur wedding, and then they will give him a cert. it wont take him long..

    u can send me a pm if u want so we can talk..


    hello kimmi
    i let my boyfriend know bout this later. thanks

    what pm are u into?


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    Quote Originally Posted by jencha8569 View Post
    hello kimmi
    i let my boyfriend know bout this later. thanks

    what pm are u into?
    PM is for private messaging,and ur always welcome..

    Quote Originally Posted by alicat View Post
    take note...its very expencive here compare there in phil.
    but no worries its ur husband problem...
    I agree with u sis alicat..


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    [QUOTE=kimmi;60567]PM is for private messaging,and ur always welcome..



    i mean can we chat here? new here dont know much stuff
    but i got messenger i dont know if we allowed to post messenger here..hehe


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    Quote Originally Posted by jencha8569 View Post

    Quote Originally Posted by kimmi View Post
    PM is for private messaging,and ur always welcome..
    i mean can we chat here? new here dont know much stuff
    but i got messenger i dont know if we allowed to post messenger here..hehe
    my email add is posted in my profile..u can add me if u want..he he he


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    hi there. i think its either fiancee visa or spousal visa is the easiest thing to do. i applied a fiancee visa and it took me only a month to wait and no interview as well. they will give you 6 mos.to get married and i think within that months u will get to know more about what its living together and knowing the lifestyle here and his family as well but at the same time u will get so busy arranging for the wedding which both of us experienced but it was all worth it. i think a spousal visa will take awhile but then again its up to both of u whats the best thing to do.for me coming here as fiancee visa changed my life and i have no regrets at all though i really miss my family and my son but hopefully ill be getting him this year but once your here u will have time to know your second family and the way of living here and of course your hubby to be.well good luck and u can ask me anything when u decide to go for applying a fiancee visa!


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    and by the way im melissa and cambridge is not that far from where we are and maybe when your here we can meet up and go shopping im sure u will enjoy and love it!!!!!!!


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    Quote Originally Posted by melmart View Post
    and by the way im melissa and cambridge is not that far from where we are and maybe when your here we can meet up and go shopping im sure u will enjoy and love it!!!!!!!
    take note...its very expencive here compare there in phil.
    but no worries its ur husband problem...


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    Quote Originally Posted by alicat View Post
    take note...its very expencive here compare there in phil.
    but no worries its ur husband problem...
    ..........


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    Quote Originally Posted by melmart View Post
    and by the way im melissa and cambridge is not that far from where we are and maybe when your here we can meet up and go shopping im sure u will enjoy and love it!!!!!!!

    hi melissa

    thanks for the info. yes i would love to meet pinoys everywhere i maybe and of course we can try shooopping but i have to find a job first..hehe


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