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Can we go abroad to EU for honeymoon?

Discussion in 'Travel Tips and Advice' started by Scotschap16, Mar 13, 2017.

  1. Scotschap16
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    Scotschap16 Well-Known Member

    Assuming no problems with settlement visa my fiance Kris ( @inaroiles )and I will wed in September '17.

    Kris will have the balance of her settlement visa (perhaps 3 months) but we won't of course have applied for FLR (m) / BRP. Her passport will still be in her maiden name.

    If we wanted to honeymoon in Spain, Portugal or Greece would this be permitted - I'm thinking not?

    If not guess we might end up in Center Parcs or similar. Her 14 year old son will be with us.

    Thanks.

    Gerry
  2. Brom27
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    Brom27 Well-Known Member Trusted Member

    You have to apply for Schengen Visa first.
  3. Markham
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    And her UK Visa would need to allow multiple entries ...
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  4. Timmers
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    Timmers Well-Known Member Trusted Member

    Luckily the Fiancee visa is a multiple 6 month entry visa.
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  5. ChoiAndJohn
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    As others have said, she will require a Schengen visa to enter the EU. You will apply at the embassy of whichever country constitutes the bulk of your stay.
    Your existing 'marriage' visa should be multiple entry. If you had a 'spouse' visa and a BRP, that would also be multiple entry.
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  6. Scotschap16
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    Scotschap16 Well-Known Member

    Thanks everyone...So as all 3 potential locations are part of Schengen we would be free to choose any of them; applying to the relevant Embassy in London?
  7. Markham
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    John has indicated above that you should apply for the visa with the embassy of the country where you will spend the majority of your time in the Schengen zone. Now whilst that's absolutely true, if you are planning to visit more than one country, with more or less equal time being spent in each country, then you may apply to the embassy of the first country to be visited in the Schengen zone.
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  8. Scotschap16
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    Much obliged @Markham.
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  9. Scotschap16
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    Hi folks. Just picking this up with another question re timings etc.

    Provisional timetable

    - Kris and her son arrives UK 12 June on Settlement (m) visa

    - Civil Marriage provisionally booked 22 September

    - Honeymoon to (possibly) Greece 24 September.

    The above scenario would mean that immediately after our nuptials Kris would still have her Filipino passport in her maiden name - with Settlement visa permitting multiple entries.

    We wouldn't have yet applied for first FLR (m) (well we might have if we're well organised but won't have received it or BRP before intended date of travel to Greece.)

    So, if I've understood things Kris would need to apply for Schengen visa to the Greek Embassy fairly soon after she arrives in UK. Grateful for confirmation that I've grasped this.

    If I'm correct then obviously we should await outcome of Schengen application before booking anything?

    Will a parallel Schengen visa be required for Kris's son Ron?

    Anything else I should be aware of?

    Thanks in advance.

    Regards.

    Gerry
  10. Timmers
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    If I was you Gerry I would first decide exactly which country you will be honeymooning in then peruse that particular countries Embassy website on details of how to apply for the visa. Some countries will have differing entry requirements etc.
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  11. Scotschap16
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    Cheers Timmers - I've actually never been to any of the Greek Islands and we both quite fancy soaking up some Hellenic sun and culture. Because we'll have Kris's lad with us will probably look at self-catering.

    I'll take a shufty at the Embassy site as you suggest.

    Thanks again.

    G
  12. bigmac
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    We wouldn't have yet applied for first FLR (m) (well we might have if we're well organised but won't have received it or BRP before intended date of travel

    if funds permit you can get the flr on the same day if you opt for same day service--£500 on top of FLR fee £811 + IHS £500. then she gets another 30 months visa---and the all important NHS cover. we got ours less than 3 weeks after our wedding.
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  13. Markham
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    If you're taking him to Greece with you, then yes he will need a Visa also.

    Knowledge of Sirtaki might be of benefit - this should help:


    White tights optional! :lol:
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  14. Timmers
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    I have worked in Greece for a few months and I was pleasantly surprised by the place especially regarding the beauty of the place and the eating experience, eating there is a very leisurely and relaxing affair.

    I would certainly like to go back one day, you will enjoy Greece I'm sure of that.
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  15. Scotschap16
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    When hell freezes over Markham!! :eek:
  16. Scotschap16
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    That's my thinking too, Timmers. I was due to go to Kos many a year back but I called off the wedding (I was a stripling and very immature 20 year old!) Before anyone brings it up there is zero chance of history repeating itself!:)
  17. Scotschap16
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    Cheers Bigmac - to ease pressure on the wallet it's likely we'll apply online. Was actually looking at the FLR (m) form the other day - frightfully long of course - and it doesn't seem overly onerous.

    It's our intention to partially complete the form ahead of wedding - and add the marriage details asap thereafter.

    G
  18. DavidAlma
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    Sailing around the Greek islands in Ionian Sea was one of my best ever vacations. Greece was seriously on my radar to retire to. The immigrant situation became an issue for me.
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    Sounds idyllic David.
  20. Maharg
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    From here: http://www.marriagevisahelp.com/united-kingdom/uk-fiancee-visa-faq-2/

    Will I be allowed to travel outside the UK after the marriage?

    The initial fiancee visa is valid for multiple entries up until the point of marriage. You must not leave the country after the wedding as the minute your marry your loved one in the UK, your fiancee visa technically becomes invalid for reentry. You must apply for the spousal visa (further leave to remain or FLRm) to extend your permission to stay in the UK. You will initially be granted a provisional or “conditional” visa with an option to apply for residency (indefinite leave to remain or ILR) in approximately five years.
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