Hi Everybody! I'm Tony's wife and I am in London for more than one month :freezing:, we are finally enjoying our togetherness. Once again, I'm here to ask :help: about my VISA because it is going to expire on May 2012 . I just wanna know what to do or what are the requirements needed for renewal. My visa type is EEA FP Family Member. Thank you and a Happy New Year! :cheer:
There is nothing to worry about. The next stage is the "Residence Card", and basically has the same requirements and documents as the Family permit you have already obtained. This time, tho, your presence is not required at all, all you need to do, is download the appropriate Application form, in this case http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/applicationforms/eea/eea21.pdf Print the form, read the guidance notes carefully, fill it and send to Croydon together with the various documents (preferably originals), yours and Tony's passports in a recorded delivery envelope. No fees are payable. The waiting times vary a lot, but they usually say that it could take up to six months... So while you wait, don't make any traveling plans abroad. The initial answering letter you will receive from Croydon, on receipt of your paperwork, will confirm your status in the UK, also stating that you are free to take up employment without restrictions. You can apply anytime, as a non EEA partner you are not restricted like as if you were married to a British national... All the best.
Hi there Tony's wife, Congratulations on your togetherness. Hope we can be on the same way with you. We are also preparing to apply for EEA Family Permit.Can i ask something? How long did u wait for your visa? When did u applied? Do you still can remember your checklists when u hand in your documents? Thanks for the info, greatly appreciated... Ann
Hello Ann, I am really glad to help you, because my Hubby and I got a lot of suggestions from this forum, and specially from Aromolus!!! (thanks Piciotto) Actually I applied online and lodged my papers/documents in VFS Makati on Monday and was approved on Friday then delivered on Saturday at my address I want to suggest you to take a look here http://www.british-filipino.com/showthread.php?2702-Help-me-pls-I-want-get-married-my-filipina-girlfriend-and-I-don-t-know-what-to-do for more detail. As far us I remember about the check lists are: Marriage Certificate from NSO My Passport with my new family name Sponsor letter from my husband My husband's employment certificate My husband's landlord letter My husband's Statements of Bank Account of last 6 months Payslips of last 6 months A copy of my husband's passport Copies of some parts of our chats (optional) Pictures of our time together (optional) I hope that this reply is helpful to you, and I wish you both all the BEST from my Husband and me.
Hello Again Tony's wife, Thank you for this guidelines. Greatly appreciated. We are halfway with our documents. Hope we can have it all at the end of this month and lodge the application as soon as possible. Do you mind to ask for your email address? Thanks a lot in advance. Best regards.
here is a complete and up to date list of what is required. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/out-of-country/eea-family-permit.pdf As soon as I find the VFS check list, I will post it for you.
