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Hi newbie from the UK

Discussion in 'Introduce Yourself' started by DaveDeer78, Aug 30, 2017.

  1. bigmac
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    bigmac Well-Known Member Trusted Member

    we met in 2011---she was living in the UK on a student visa ( 4 year ). we lived together till aug 2012--when that visa expired.
    she was refused a visit visa in 2013--but applied again and got it--was here july 2013 till jan 2014.
    she got her fiancee visa in 2016--and we are now married and living in the UK.
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  2. Mattecube
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    Mattecube face the sunshine so shadows fall behind you Trusted Member

    this is wrong


    https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa

    there is a link with the visit visa guidelines.
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  3. DaveDeer78
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    DaveDeer78 New Member

    Thank you, nice to meet you!
  4. DaveDeer78
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    DaveDeer78 New Member

    Congratulations!
  5. DaveDeer78
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    DaveDeer78 New Member

    Do
    Do I fill anything out online? Or is it down to my gf to complete as it's her who is appling to visit the UK?
  6. DJB
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    DJB Active Member

    You can both do it if you wish.
  7. DaveDeer78
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    DaveDeer78 New Member

    I'm happy to help my gf get the visa as a visitor, and if I can apply for her and that's fine, but surely she would have to some of it herself to prove anything?
  8. alayzav
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    alayzav New Member

    Some advice from a husband and wife who have just been through this whole process over the last 3 years.

    1) You visit her, from the UK
    • This is by far the best first step you can make. It is a LOT easier to get you into the Philippines than for her to get into the UK when you guys haven't met yet
    • You just get a flight, turn up at immigration, and they stamp you with a 30 day entry to the Country (no visa required) so you can visit her for a whole month if you want to.
    • Accommodations are cheap, food is cheap, so you don't need a lot of money besides what you pay for the flight. I would advise getting her to look at appartelles in the area to decide which one to pay for as she can get a first-hand look. There are some really nice ones around you can find with google and she may know places you can stay.
    • This also lets you decide if the relationship is going to go anywhere before going through a lot of hassle and red-tape to get her into the UK (it's not an easy or simple route).

    2) She can visit UK with tourist visa
    • After you've met once in PHL, she can apply for a UK tourist visa online at the link someone placed above: https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor-visa
    • She needs to do the application online, although you can fill it in on her behalf while you chat on skype/etc. if you want. You can also put your bank details in to pay for her at the end.
    • She needs to go to the VFS Global agency in Manilla to submit the application and her biometrics.
    • This will be a lot easier since you need to prove why she wants to stay (you will by now have photos etc. from when you visited her to prove you're genuine)
    • She also needs to prove she has enough ties back home to return after the 6 months are up, so it helps if she has employment. You can also prove this with any responsibilities she has such as paying rent/bills, looking after family etc.
    • This again lets her experience life in the UK and decide if it's really for her.
    • She is ABSOLUTELY NOT allowed to work or look for work, in any way shape or form during her tourist visa. She's not even allowed to enquire (at least formally) or hand out CV or anything like that. They are very strict and clear about these rules.

    3) You can decide where to get married (PHL or UK) then apply for the relevant route.
    • We went through the route of getting married in the UK and had to prove a lot of things about our relationship
    • Don't worry about this one for now, just get the first 2 steps done as they are the first step :) This one is quite a lot more involved and costly so think about it once you come to it.


    My wife also wanted to come to the UK ASAP without thinking about anything else. Patience is a virtue here though. I insisted that I visited her first, and it made the other steps a LOT easier. Take your time, don't rush things, you need to keep a cool head and do things in the right order so you have spent enough time together and gather enough evidence with photos etc. to prove you are genuine.

    The first 1-2 years are going to be difficult but with some patience and research you can make it :) My advice is read through the UK gov. visitor visa pages very careful, at least 3 times, and follow all the links for extra information. It will soon start to make sense. Definitely though, going there first will make things a lot easier, and Manilla is a fun place to visit too especially when you have a girl there who can show you around :D

    Good luck!
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  9. DaveDeer78
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    DaveDeer78 New Member

    Thank you, I take the advice on board and share it with my GF, but my gf is very stubborn, she keeps going on about me writing and sending a request letter inviting her to UK. I'm not sure this will help but this all she keeps asking for.
  10. Brom27
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    Brom27 Well-Known Member Trusted Member

    The letter from you will be helpful stating that you will support and accommodate her when she comes to the UK. The letter is not a stated requirement but it is important as it will serve as the backbone of your application. State in the letter your intentions and your plans for her, it will help the ECO understand the application more.
  11. aposhark
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    aposhark Well-Known Member Lifetime Member

    I'm with Graham on this point.
    Get over there asap and meet up.

    Many are refused visit visas, BTW.
  12. alayzav
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    alayzav New Member

    My husband also provided me an invitation letter when I applied for UK visit visa.
    Stating that the visit is for me to experience the life in UK, and to give our relationship more time to know each other.

    It would be easier if you have met in person.
    Because personally, even if you send her an invitation letter, and maybe sponsored her trip, ECO might still doubt the genuineness of your relationship.
  13. graham59
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    graham59 Banned

    Consider what is behind the ECO's 'guide book'.

    Human trafficking is a very real problem and a sensitive issue, nevermind the number of overstayers, sham marriages, etc.

    Unfortunately we all suffer through the crimes of others. :erm:
  14. DaveDeer78
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    Its just not possible for me at the moment to go over there, I want to go but just not possible right now and I understand that it would make things easier if I did. I just think at the moment its best to just be real honest and type up a inviation letter and stating my intentions for my gf and that she will be taken good care off. We are serious about trying to make this relationship work and we do anything for each other.
  15. bigmac
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    bigmac Well-Known Member Trusted Member


    http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/not-met-before-standard-visit-visa.15113/
  16. alayzav
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    alayzav New Member

    we are not trying to be antagonist here. :)
    Though it seems your situation is different than i have experienced..
    Just read carefully what's on the uk.visa website.

    Doing visa stuff is a pain in the ass. But it's worth it in the end..
    I'm sure, if you properly provide documents and evidences to show your genuine relationship, there wouldn't be any problem.
    Good luck to you both..:)
  17. Maharg
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    Maharg Well-Known Member Trusted Member

    You are not in a relationship yet. According to UKVI (and me) you cannot be in a relationship until you have actually met each other. At the moment you are just having a fantasy with a computer.

    Why is it not possible to go there and meet her? You say you haven't ruled it out so it can't be impossible.

    As I see it, you need to be doing that before you even begin to entertain any thoughts whatsoever of being in a relationship never mind being together permanently.
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  18. graham59
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    graham59 Banned

    Lord only knows how many people live in this fantasy world now, with the internet, skype ,etc.

    I'm sure the Phils government won't mind all the extra funds that are being sent from lovesick cybersmoochers though. :like:

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