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Discussion in 'UK Visa and Immigration Help' started by Fazer1, Nov 7, 2024.

  1. Fazer1
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    Hi all,

    Can any of you maybe inform me of a realostic idea of how much money would be required for a Filipino to visit the UK, without including personal spending money.

    For example, how much is the visa application to apply?

    How much money in Filipino's bank is required for visa application to be accepted.

    And anything other hidden costs you can think of that your experience's might give you an insight to.

    I'm just trying to determine whether i can enable avisit for her or not.

    Thanks.
  2. Br28016
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    The real issue is providing confidence that she will return. Generaly they are looking for evidence that she has a reason to return such as property or job that she has permission to be away from.

    Money in the bank should really be there for some time as opposed to a deposit of cash very recently.

    Likewise if you are covering cost then should provide bank statements showing all of the necessary funds in your account and ideally there for some time. If your account balance is only showing enough at some point in the month and then goes down to an insufficient balance then not likely to succeed.
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  4. John Surrey
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    As of September 2024, Filipino passport holders can travel visa-free to 103 countries and territories. Some of these countries include:
    • Cambodia: 30-day stay
    • Hong Kong: 14-day stay
    • Indonesia: 30-day stay
    • Kazakhstan: 30-day stay
    • Kyrgyzstan: 30-day stay
    • Laos: 30-day stay
    • Macao: 30-day stay
    • Malaysia: 30-day stay
    • Maldives: 30-day stay
    • Mongolia: 21-day stay
    • Myanmar: 14-day stay
    • Nepal: 90-day stay
    • Pakistan: 30-day stay
    • Singapore: 30-day stay
    • Sri Lanka: 30-day stay
    • Taiwan: 14-day stay
    • Tajikistan: 60-day stay
    • Thailand: 30-day stay with the option to extend for another 30 days
    • Timor-Leste: 30-day stay
    • Vietnam: 21-day stay
    Not really answering your question but don't forget there are (far) less taxing options available :)

    I was looking at a trip to Malaysia myself recently, it's very reasonable... got a lego world there - for the kids !
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  5. Fazer1
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    Ok, thanks. That's what she was getting at over the phone. So i'd be better drip feeding her account every month until she had around 200,000 peso really?
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    Thanks John, problem is she hope to see my parents. But time is running out as they are getting on. As much as i hate to say that.

    I can only do so much with what i have though.
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  8. Br28016
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    Large drop of cash just before the visa application is more the issue.

    Not sure that need that much if you have backup savings statements from you that can put into visa application.

    If parents are unwell put that into the visa application as part of the reason for doing the visa.

    Wife got a marriage visit visa along with stepchild visit visa and got second step child visit visa later so that both could accompany her and be at marriage ceremony in UK. Sure she didn't have 200k in the.bank at time of application but application was backed up with savings and income data from me that showed I had sufficient funds to cover and also that we had a long relationship history. She only had rented house in Philippines as hold requiring her to return and both children came with her so reducing reasons to return and still managed to get the visa's.

    Would prepare the best application that you can and then submit it and see what happens. The £120 cost will either result in a visa approval or reasons why not approved. That would then allow it to be addressed in a future application.

    Need to prepare her for risk unsuccessful but application is as much about gaining information as being successful.
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  9. Mattecube
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    Mattecube face the sunshine so shadows fall behind you Trusted Member

    When did you last see her in the Philippines?
  10. Fazer1
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    Thanks for your advice/info...

    We're not at the stage of being ready to apply, and it may never happen. I was just trying to get some idea of realistic costs and trying to learn of the process at this stage so i could attempt to determine what i can or should be do next.

    So am i understanding your words correctly if i say that i could use evidence of my own savings on her visa application (whilst she is in Philippines and me in UK) in order to meet that particular requirement?
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  11. Fazer1
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    I returned from the Philippines on the 29th of October just over one week ago.
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  12. Mattecube
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    Mattecube face the sunshine so shadows fall behind you Trusted Member

    Did you have a great time, did it live up to your expectations?
    When we have had successful visit visas for my wife's daughter and granddaughter we submitted my savings account and 6 months of current account on their application. Also put in previous 6 months of any money we had sent them
    We put minimal amounts of money across to her and explained the reasons for it
    IE we would be paying for everything. Plane tickets etc
    We had issued her with comfortable travelling costs
    We were providing accommodation and pocket money for the duration.
    As @Br28016 says there is no need to send a fortune over!
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  13. Fazer1
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    I did have a great time Mattecube. Did it live up to my expectations...

    Well, i had watched youtube vids every day for quite a while before i went so the Philippines itself was much what i expected. The lady herself was every bit and more what i expected.

    Was so hard to leave, and still is quite fresh for us both. But i couldn't ask to meet a nicer person.

    Regards the visa/money stuff...

    I don't really have a savings account, just my general bank account.

    I need to get a better paying job though. So considering trying to sit class 1 hgv licence. It's not what i want but my options are limited. Age 53 and becoming undesirable i think.
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    @Mattecube advice is good and has had more experience of visit visa success than myself. My experience was bit unique as using marriage visit visa which might have made it easier as specific reason for visit.

    Worth having a savings account to build up the money that you would use to fund her visit. Try and get one that pays a decent interest rate . Can use that as evidence in a visa application.

    Had one friend who had failed visa request and whilst a long time ago think the issue was that husband used his current account statements which showed balances going down quite low at end of month. Separate savings account avoids this problem when using as evidence. Also easier to understand.

    Some other thoughts for future.

    Don't buy flights in advance of visa applications as not required and is home office guidance. Do consider health insurance for her when travelling. NHS will treat emergency but will get a bill which if not paid can impact future visa applications. Consider world wide excluding US health policy as may be cheaper (no experience of claims but used a UK based company - only know if any good when claim which is why I make the point no experience of claims but if UK company then rate my chances in a dispute higher).
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  15. Fazer1
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    I'll look into openning a savings account then. That's a good bit advice :like:

    I'd definately get health insurance for her, no question about that. I take it when you say "try world wide excluding USA" it's incase she has issue whilst travelling? If so, makes sense.

    Thankyou
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    Let me offer my view on class one (just retired from it could of carried on!) I assume you have a class2!
    Unless you work for a firm who will up classify you to the class one you will find the course expensive. Begs the question in terms of pay difference between,if any the classes, how long would it take you to recoup through course fee eg course fee£2000 pay difference £20 per week you are looking at 100 weeks to recoup the fee!
    Some companies will take you on and put you through the test, but you may find you are tied in to their employment for a period of time and if you leave you pay the fees
    Some class 2 work is better paid than class1 don't believe everything you hear in truckstops
    Good pay often means long hours or and tramping or bent running or all three
    Fuel thefts,load thefts are getting more common


    Sending money and your statements be aware of her relatives and friends over there with prying eyes and good persuasion skills that could turn you into a cash cow.
    Take your time think it all through.
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  17. Fazer1
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    Thanks man...

    Yeah i have class 2, can't say i enjoy it a whole lot.

    I know some class 2 is better paid than some class one, particularly with ADR cert.

    I also don't fancy staying in a cab overnight much.

    Life sure aint easy eh.

    I din't think i have to worry much about the family. They're a nice lot and never pestered me when i was over. And my lass is a very fair and thoughtful soul. She looked after me without any complaints whatsoever. And no demands made of me at all.

    But like i say, the visa question was just for info gathering purposes and may not ever even happen. It would be nice if it did though.
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    World wide excluding US as pay a premium to include US and a few other destinations. Unless going to be there then dont need and can exclude.

    Always risk of needing medical insurance and having the cover mitigates the potential cost.

    When wife and step children were in UK for six months I got a health insurance policy which covered in patient care in most countries excluding US, Singapore and Hong Kong. Think there were a few others excluded as well but covered Europe and Philippines if necessary. Never needed but would have covered anything like illness or accident. Not the same as travel insurance so certain things excluded.
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    Good point. Cheers man.

    Is there much difference between cost of travel insurance and medical/health insurance?

    Like, i know the cost vary wildly drpending on policy choices, but just as a rough idea i mean?
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    Pleased for both of you that everything went well, just a suggestion but would it be possible for you to get a part time job 10 contracted hours or something like that and would that enable you to meet the income requirement ?, if i remember correctly you need to show 6 months earnings but no doubt Mattecube can update you on that, I know it's difficult but where there's a will there's a way, the difficult bit is getting your friend here, and I am sure with a bit of help from the guys on here we can get you to where you need to be.

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