Given the circumstances, this is likely to be the best solution. But speed is of the essence as this route may close in March 2019. It won't however be plain sailing and will involve the following requirements: Successful Schengen Type "D" Visa aka Family Reunification: important to note that this is the only visa category that permits non-EU citizens to reside with their married/unmarried EU partners. Applicants can be either married or engaged to be married (in the chosen EU country). The EU and non-EU must have health and medical insurance cover with a minimum value of €30,000 but if the British husband has a State Pension then he is entitled to free health cover for himself and his non-EU partner (apply for Form S in respect of each from the Pensions Service). In order to be successful with the residency application, they must have a house/flat rental contract of a minimum of one year and have a provable source of income/savings. After they have both held Residency for at least 6 months, they can apply to the British authorities for a Family Permit to allow the non-EU to accompany his/her partner to the UK. This permit permits him/her to remain for an initial period of 5 years and is currently renewable (but this may change). To make application, they will need: Residence Permits and Identity documents issued by the local authorities. These need to be applied for within the first three months after arrival and whilst the Briton's permit will be issued quickly, it can take some considerable time for his partner's to arrive (typically 3 - 6 months). Employment: the British half must be able to prove employment or source of income within their current country of residence. Self-employment is acceptable but pension income does not count. Proof that their "Centre of Life" is in the EU country by means of bank accounts, driving licences, membership of sports clubs. An address in the UK.
I could go there, but just concerned re maybe health problems as I get older, I am 71 now, still fit but I feel I should think about that.... I could let my house and maybe build a house over there.
Thank you Markham for the information... maybe marriage is out of the question so UK residency will not happen.... I shall look at the alternatives...
There are many Brits of that age and older, living in Philippines. If you have sufficient funds to retire in UK, you will be more than capable of affording a decent lifestyle in Fils. My only concern would be your G/F's ex. If he found out that you were living with his wife, he could stir up a heap of grief for you both.
house letting will just add to your problems--IMO. you cannot own property in the filis. sell up and rent over there. you could have a great life.
If you're 71 (and have a pension I presume), and you have a house you can let (or you could sell it and buy a smaller property you could let more easily), and you a friend or relative that would be willing to offer you and your wife (to be) accommodation for 6 months then I suspect you could meet the £18,600 income financial requirement for the spouse Visa... Personally I wouldn't recommend selling your house and moving to the RP and renting there. You're going to find the Surinder Singh route difficult too because she's still married to someone else... You could let out your UK property and live here in RP for a year or two - then make a decision. Stay with your gf, try to get her annulment sorted out - problem will be your gf will probably want to continue working in SG to support her family - are you willing to support the family - does she support them at the moment?
I'm glad you're not my financial advisor ! I started letting mine in 2012... increase in value since then = 65% ...
Thank you all for your replies... I can see all the problems that are ahead of us, we both need the six month visit here just to make sure that we can live together permanently... My plan if all goes well is to let my house and look at the possibility of renting in the Philippines near her parents house, Mila would love to come here permanently but understands her problems and says that as long as we are together she doesn't care where we live.. Also letting my house will always leave the option of returning if and when we are able to marry.
" I'm glad you're not my financial advisor". Yep..me too. Your capital gain would still have happened even without renting....and is of no use to you unless you sell up and pocket it..after any tax of course. I used to be a managing agent..and know of too many bad tenant horror stories to recommend becoming a landlord. Still...if it makes you happy......
Haha... an estate agent! Yes listen to bigmac @Tony A then, after a few years, if it all goes wrong in the Phils you can simply go back to the UK again - just don't bank on being able to afford to buy (or rent) somewhere to live!
yes--amongst my many sins. i think from memory--you have had success renting out property--but its not for everyone--so lets just agree to differ.
You're right I have a property in an easy to let area - full refs, no pets, no children, no dhss etc etc
I recommend that you also start giving some thought to the laws in the Philippines: http://www.internationalfamilylawfirm.com/2016/11/philippines-laws-on-adultery.html
Good idea - I would (strongly) suggest, that in the first instance, you live a long way a way from her family (i.e. Cebu if her family is in Davao): 1) To avoid further complications to your relationship and demands on your wallet and 2) To experience living together as you intend to live together in the UK - i.e. without her family nearby to keep her company or do the washing, cleaning and cooking and drive you around etc. etc. etc. After six months and few family visits (to them) you can decide whether you want to get closer.
Thank you John, Graham and Bigmac... Taking it all on board, I already rent out my annex to a close friend so I would only rent my house to someone close who (hopefully) I can trust... I'll check out the laws as well Thanks..... I would in the first instance live with her family while checking everything out... her parents are ageing so will need her fairly close by .. I understand that as I helped look after 7 of our family members whom I lost withing 5 years.. (NOT my fault lol)
Re the visiting visa, as she has no job to return to, I have asked her to get agency letters - who could offer her work on her return, plus I will do a full itinerary of friends here that she will visit plus things to do (She has two previous employers who now live here from Singapore.... Any other advice from you guys would be most advantageous ... Thank you all again...
That was the point I was making in my earlier thread. If her ex was to hear that you were living with his wife, he could kick up a ****storm for you both. Tread very carefully.
Not sure that a job offer would cut it with UKVI. Pretty sure it would need to be an actual contract. Others with more experience may have better idea.
Thanks for that DavidAlma, I have sent Mila a message asking what the actual situation is with her husband, I know that they have not seen each other for over 10 years but little else, so I have questions to be answered... Also now worried about the work situation...
