Hi all Which is the harder to obtain? any views would be welcome. From what Im reading most of the documentation is the same with a few exceptions Cheers John and Juby
Fiancee visa might be more tricky because you need to find more proof of a genuine relationship. Spouse visa might be more tricky because you need to go Philippines and get married first. Fiancee visa means one extra visa application, which costs more, but that is maybe offset by cost of going to Philippines to get married. It's not a lot of difference though. Documentation is pretty much the same apart from the marriage certificate you'll have from the marriage.
John and Juby. Its probably true to say that they both have advantages in equal measure. It just depends on what suits you as a couple. We went the spousal visa route which suited us. Best to sit down and have a think which might suit you the best as a couple.
Hi Thanks for the replies I have visited the Philippines twice loads of family photos over there!loads of skype facebook and e mail messages copies of money Ive sent over as gifts and other gifts sent,I meet the financial and accommodation requirements. Its about time off work really I just want her with me soon as!
I was strapped for time off work. I managed to find a way of getting married in just about 2 weeks. My mother in law insisted on a wedding in the Philippines. So we had no choice.
Hi yes I looked at the timescale and came up with obtain certificate of no impediment to marry on day 1 day 2 lodge with civic hall wait 10 days for licence marry then fly home then lodge visa application, Juby not struck on traveling on her own so would have to fly out to bring her back shes worth it! Fiancee visa appears slicker
Yes. I understand. My wife wanted me to fly out and fly back with her. I couldnt get time off work. So we compromised and I met her in Amsterdam as she stepped off the flight from Manila. We then flew to Manchester together.
4 reasons. Firstly as my wife wasnt familiar with international travel. Secondly, her English wasnt that great. Thirdly. To help with the transfer which we couldnt avoid. And yes, fourthly, because of the potential for difficulties going through immigration. She probably would have been okay but she wasnt confident so that was a big factor.
Hi John Up to wedding is probably the easiest bit The British Embassy no longer process CNI I've created a list of processes in the following link if your interested? http://www.british-filipino.com/ind...-engaged-to-get-a-visa.9612/page-3#post-64648
Hi JohnAsh and one world, thank you so much for the responses and inputs we have started the info gathering process and Juby has done and passed English Test we have also documented the need for TB testing and CFO seminar,we have filled in the visa application and yes its great we both can do it and also alter it there are a couple of questions on there Im not sure of will put in a seperate post. Thanks again guys
