Got married 18th this month. The saddest part my hubby will go back to uk today. Its really hard when your love one is too far to you. We both getting sad everytime we say goodbye I miss him already. We will apply spouse visa and hopefully this year can live together.
Congratulations. It won't be so long. I was married end may and started paperwork prep right away. We applied online by 1 July and she was here end August. So you might have to be wait only 3 months if you work fast.
No. All the documents were left in her maiden name. There is no requirement to Change name and frankly I thought it was more trouble than it was worth. The name can be changed at any time in the future when it's more. Convenient.
@ChoiAndJohn oh thank you so much for that info. All i thought is i have to change my last name. Noted thank's a lot
Last question my passport will expired january 2017. Is it ok to use it 6 months before the expiration? Thank you
I can't remember how much validity you need but surely you would find it easier to renew your passport before you start? I ensured that everyone had fresh passports before we started to avoid hassles.
Yes better i renew it. So automaticaly once i renew my passport do i need to change my status from single to married?
If the application form for the renewal asked if you are married then state the truth. I don't know what you mean by change status. II don't believe your passport inductes on it anywhere that you are married or single.
Sorry i mean if im going to change my status as married doesnt matter if i change my last name or not right? Even i put married. Sorry i double check my passport it doesn't indicate status. So its fine ill just renew it that's all. Thanks.
Asside marriage contract to present, once im going to renew my passport do i have to present also original and photocopy of CFO guidance and counseling certificate of attendance? Because they said its required for women w/ foreign national husband. Thanks.
I seem to remember somewhere that you're supposed to do that if you're married to a foreign national. I also seem to remember reading that the passport you use to enter the UK must be valid for the length of your visa or stay. So I think you would certainly be wise to renew your passport before applying. Seems to me your steps will have to be: 1. CFO course 2. Apply to renew passport with CFO certificate. 3. Apply for visa with new passport. 4. Get Visa. Go for CFO sticker with CFO certificate.
