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Voyager_2002

David

@Voyager_2002

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English citizen

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English

Lives in Exeter

Speaks English, Spanish, a little French

Registration: 25 March 2009

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last year
FrenchBen87

Bank account opening by FrenchBen87

Hello everyone.Which banks do you suggest me to open an account when I will arrive in the UK for the first time?Ideally something for daily use, renting a place and getting my salary...(I am about to live around Leamington Spa)Kind regardsBen

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@FrenchBen87 All the major banks are legally required to offer a "basic bank account", which would probably do what you need. Such an account does not allow you to borrow money, and is free.Some banks will offer a full bank account to someone in ... Read More

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last year
tt20158

Working with an evisa by tt20158

My husband moved to the UK from Brazil, we married and he is now on the 2.5 yr spouse visa. He has a new Evisa which shows a code to give to an employer but he needs a NI number for something else but im under the understanding his NI number is ...

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@tt20158 It is perfectly legal and possible to work without an NI number, but the NI number is used to keep track of tax payments and so makes life very much easier for the employer as well as for the worker.There is a fairly convoluted process for ... Read More

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last year
Zingirl

Retirees wishing to move to UK permanently by Zingirl

We plan to move to BirmIngham as full time residents as we are both retired. Aware that as US citizens we will need private healthcare and insurance. That along with the financial where withall to be self supported should allow for the ability to ...

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@Zingirl I suggest that you read the official website.No, you would not require private medical insurance: the fee for a long-stay visa includes an "insurance surcharge" which gives the right to make use of the National Health Service in exactly the ... Read More

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last year
Gracesmae

Asking for Advice spouse visa by Gracesmae

Hello, i鈥檓 from the Philippines. My husband is applying for spouse visa in uk, he took Swift Immigration but I don鈥檛 feel at ease about this Swift. Has anyone here had an experience with them ? Any feedback would be very helpful for us . ...

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@Gracesmae Why are you uneasy about them?As a general rule there is no need to use any kind of agency. Simply read the official website carefully and follow the instructions exactly. If anything is unclear, ask for help on a forum such as this. Read More

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last year
coloradoram

Moving Back to the UK from the US by coloradoram

Hi,After living in the US for the last 20 years, we are intending to move back to the UK sometime in the new year. I say move back as it will be for me, but for my American born wife it will be the first time living outside of the US. I am a dual ...

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@coloradoramYes, you could indeed use your relatives' address. They would need to confirm that they are offering you accommodation that is suitable for a couple, and would probably need to provide some kind of documentation about the space available ... Read More

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last year
nalinicampbell

Getting married in uk by nalinicampbell

my sister is a Mauritian 72 year her boyfriend 72 is English living in uk, they would like to get married In April any advice what sort of documents needed, he is divorced she never married, they will marry in uk, many thanks

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A key question is where they intend to live after marrying.If your sister does not want to stay in the UK she should apply for a marriage visit visa. The process is fairly straightforward, but she would have to leave before the expiry of the visa: ... Read More

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last year
coloradoram

Moving Back to the UK from the US by coloradoram

Hi,After living in the US for the last 20 years, we are intending to move back to the UK sometime in the new year. I say move back as it will be for me, but for my American born wife it will be the first time living outside of the US. I am a dual ...

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@coloradoramI can confirm that you need a UK address and a UK income (or a substantial capital sum in lieu) when you apply for a spousal visa (probably you can submit an application without satisfying these requirements, but your application would ... Read More

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2 years ago
thomasmgharrison

Fiance/Spouse visa for UK by thomasmgharrison

Hello AllI'm hoping people more in the know than me can give me some help/advice on a situation that's developing for me.I'm British, and live in the U.K. In the summer I met a girl online, we started dating in August, it's been going really great, ...

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The fiancee visa is a short-term thing, for people who want to get married in the UK and then settle there. It would really not be much use to you.The spousal visa is for people who are married, and it is also available to people who are not married ... Read More

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2 years ago
szsakarya

Getting UK visa when you are living in Milan by szsakarya

Hello, I am a student in Milan and it's my second year here. I have my permesso di soggiorno and I want to apply for the UK visa here, how do I do it? I'm in Milan for almost 11 months a year and there is no way I can go back to my own country and ...

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You can apply in the country where you live, in this case Italy. Read More

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2 years ago
JosephE1!

UK Visa Advice Needed by JosephE1!

Hi Everyone,My wife and I are married. She is Moroccan, and I am a UK national of Moroccan descent. I am currently in the process of filling out my wife's spouse visa application so she can come to the UK. I have all the necessary documents to ...

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I suggest you read the online guidance and follow it to the letter. The law merely requires the visa officer to ensure that you have a genuine relationship and have met each other before the wedding. The fact that you can provide these Whatsapp ... Read More

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2 years ago
GuestPoster0901

Working for a UK company (living in the UK) and German company remote by GuestPoster0901

Hello guys,i am German citizen and working for a German authority. Got accepted now for a job in the UK for a UK authority. Moving to the UK in October and working there 100% (full time). My current employer asked me if I will still working for them ...

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Your UK employer will estimate the tax due each year and make appropriate deductions from your salary each month. Usually the estimate will be too high and so some tax will be refunded soon after the first April following your arrival.Since you will ... Read More

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3 years ago
Bahman60

Getting a job by student dependant visa by Bahman60

I worked as graphic designer, art director and branding consultant in my country and got over 10 years experience am I'm good at it enough.I came to London about 2 month now with student dependant visa with full time work permission for one year and ...

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Bahman, when companies ask if you need sponsorship you reply 'no'. Then they will interview you. Read More

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3 years ago
andy63

On behalf of my American wife. by andy63

Hi All, my first post here, not sure if Im at the right place but here goes : Im English, American wife, living and working here in England, been here since 2010, All correct visa's etc. Question is we are both in our 60's and want to find out if ...

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British citizenship costs something like 拢2,000 pounds, but does give access to means-tested benefits such as Pension Credit. Even at this stage it would be worth doing your sums and see if naturalisation is financially worthwhile.And I doubt ... Read More

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3 years ago
Valentina Gori

Information about partner visa by Valentina Gori

Hi everyone, I've been engaged to an English guy for 1 year, I'm Italian and I'd like to apply for a visa partner, stay 6 months and get married soon after. I am applying on the official website of the English government, but I would like to know ...

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Hi everyone, I've been engaged to an English guy for 1 year, I'm Italian and I'd like to apply for a visa partner, stay 6 months and get married soon after. I am applying on the official website of the English government, but I would like to know ... Read More

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3 years ago
Valentina Gori

Information about partner visa by Valentina Gori

Hi everyone, I've been engaged to an English guy for 1 year, I'm Italian and I'd like to apply for a visa partner, stay 6 months and get married soon after. I am applying on the official website of the English government, but I would like to know ...

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@YogineeHello @Yoginee Thank you for letting me know. I am just reading the forums and I would like to help. I am a lawyer by profession and I鈥檓 able to advice on these king of procedures. How do you suggest that I proceed? Because each ... Read More

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3 years ago
Debbie forever

Husband refusel for visitor visa by Debbie forever

Hi there my husband was refused a visitor visa. I want to apply for the spouse visa now what is the English exam like. I need him in England ASAP due to mayor surgery on me. I am a British citizen. He was refused a visa because the government ...

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The website says that the current processing time for visitors' visas is four weeks.You really did not need a solicitor for this: since you have a low income it is not sensible to throw money away on lawyers. Read More

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3 years ago
Debs882

Spouse visa application by Debs882

Hi there, I've applied for a spouse visa ie the Family Visa Application as unmarried partners as we intend to get married in the next 6 months. I'm Singaporean and my partner is British. I wasn't aware that you're unable to apply from within the UK ...

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@Debs882 Hello Debs,I advise you not to appeal. The decision to refuse your application was unfortunately correct, since when someone is in the UK as a visitor they cannot apply for any other kind of visa. The result of any appeal would only be to ... Read More

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4 years ago
LawrieZero1

Help with marriage visitor visa by LawrieZero1

Hi, my partner is Spanish, he lives there, I live in the Uk. We want to get married in the uk and applied for a marriage visitor visa which was refused on the grounds not enough info was provided about me.We were told after home office clearance we ...

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You do not need a lawyer for this: you follow to the letter the rules that are set out on the UK visas web site and if necessary refer to the guidance for immigration officers which is also provided there.Now, a Spanish citizen does not normally ... Read More

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4 years ago
joaquincolina21

Work without visa by joaquincolina21

I just want to know what are the possibilities of getting a job without visa, like painting houses or any kind for a few months聽

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Minimal opportunity.Employers are legally obliged to check your right to work, so anyone who did offer you work would already be risking criminal prosecution. You could well work and then not be paid, or anything could happen, really. Read More

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4 years ago
carlmoran8779

spouse visa application UK by carlmoran8779

Hello everyone, I will be applying for a spouse visa to the UK soon. But i have some questions and i cannot find an answer for them. I am in the UK on a visitor visa and it seems I cannot apply unless I leave the country. I am from Latin-America ...

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Note that the Citizens' Advice Centres are not specialist immigration advisors but provide assistance on a wide range of issues. They are unlikely to tell you much more than you can learn from reading the appropriate website, and since they are ... Read More

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4 years ago
Saadia Versi

UK spouse visa by Saadia Versi

I want apply for a uK spouse visa and want to know if anyone has applied recently without a lawyer. What can I do to make my application stronger . For example it asks for any additional information I would like to add to the application what ...

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No need for a lawyer. Just make sure that you satisfy all the requirements. Only provide additional information if it is not clear that you do in fact satisfy the requirements. Read More

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4 years ago
Meket

UK Visit visa for mother Help needed by Meket

Hi, I've received my ILR recently, and it's been a while since I visited home country. So I'm trying to do visa for my mother to visit me here in the UK. She already came twice before in visit visa. my question is 1. Can I apply for ...

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Your question is rather confused: do you want your mother to come for a visit (under six months) or to live long-term in the UK? If she is coming for a visit (and hoping to visit several times more) then what she wants is a multiple-entry ... Read More

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4 years ago
carlmoran8779

spouse visa application UK by carlmoran8779

Hello everyone, I will be applying for a spouse visa to the UK soon. But i have some questions and i cannot find an answer for them. I am in the UK on a visitor visa and it seems I cannot apply unless I leave the country. I am from Latin-America ...

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See the responses to your other thread. It seems that because of Covid you are currently allowed to apply from within the UK, although normally this is not possible. It is usually only possible to apply from another country if you hold a visa for ... Read More

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4 years ago
carlmoran8779

Application within the UK due to COVID by carlmoran8779

Hello everyone, Does anyone know if it is possible to submit an application within the UK for a spouse visa even if i am on a tourist visa at this moment? I read an article that they are making some exceptions due to covid but i couldnt find ...

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The key sentence (on the link provided) is "If you do not meet the rules to enter or remain in the UK because of coronavirus, you might still be able to apply to extend your stay or switch to a family visa." In other words, yes, it may be ... Read More

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4 years ago
Serfouette

Is it usual to pay rent to a fellow tenant? by Serfouette

Hi guys, I'm posting on here because I have a very specific question. I am looking for a room to rent for when I arrive in England, so I can quarantine there. I have had a conclusive viewing via WhatsApp, sent my documents and then received a ...

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This is a strange situation... if the fellow-tenant wanted to cheat you it would be very easy to pretend to be the landlord, so this might not be a scam. Having said that, you need to ensure that you have the landlord's permission to live there ... Read More

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5 years ago
leopardspot1

Easier to marry her in the uk or the Philippines? by leopardspot1

Hi I鈥檓 looking to marry my Filipino girlfriend and was just wondering is it better and easier to marry her in the uk or the Philippines?

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Thanks to retiree for the update: my information dates from at least 15 years ago so I am confident that he is correct, and that both the procedure and the name of the document have changed since then. Read More

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5 years ago
GuestPoster840

What can I do to move in with my girlfriend in UK as a EU citizen? by GuestPoster840

Hello! I am Polish citizen and current resident. My girlfriend is British and lives permanently in Scotland. We have met in 2017 and lived together in USA for around 4-5 months each summer in USA we also have worked together in nearby cities in ...

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The most obvious solution would be for you to move to Scotland on a spousal visa. The basic condition for this is that your first get married/enter into a civil partnership, but you say that is not part of your plans. A legally valid wedding does ... Read More

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5 years ago
leopardspot1

Easier to marry her in the uk or the Philippines? by leopardspot1

Hi I鈥檓 looking to marry my Filipino girlfriend and was just wondering is it better and easier to marry her in the uk or the Philippines?

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Firstly, consider who else you would want to be present at the wedding. Covid aside, it would be expensive but possible for your family to travel there. Her family, however, would probably not be able to get visas to visit the UK and in any case the ... Read More

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5 years ago
madihamahmood710

Travelling to the UK from a red list country (Pakistan) by madihamahmood710

Hi, I would need advise if my Family can join me at the moment with a Visa Type: EEA FP Family member to join from Pakistan to the UK forever. I would need to know as I haven't booked the quarantine hotel yet and the GOV.uk website ...

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Firstly, it is essential to book the quarantine hotel and the PCR tests before beginning the journey. Secondly, you should check whether their reason for travel allows them to come to the UK at this time. Read More

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5 years ago
aliandhajira

Am I eligible for a parent visa by aliandhajira

I would like to know whether myself and my wife can apply for a Parental Visa Just to give a brief info about my case . My ILR was revoked in 2008 and I had to return back to India. I have 2 kids .Son aged below 16yrs and Daughter aged below 14 ...

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I think you need to read the rules more effectively, since you asked about the EEA permit, which is totally irrelevant to your situation. You can find the immigration rules (in full) and details about how they are applied on the UK visas web site. ... Read More

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5 years ago
GuestPoster301

House Purchase and Conveyancing by GuestPoster301

Hi Can anyone recommend a conveyancer in the Camborne area please? I'm a bit horrified at the cost estimates I've been given... Also, how long does it take? I've made an offer on a property and am told 2 to 6 months for transfer, not ...

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Your conveyancer does not need to live near the property you are buying, since the work is all carried out electronically and on paper. See if you can find a more competitive quotation from somewhere else in the country. (There may be marginal ... Read More

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5 years ago
newsite1212

Where should I study abroad in England? by newsite1212

I plan to study abroad once I get to college and I really want to go to a few different countries but England is my number one desire at the moment. I love learning and I love culturally diverse areas because I live in one now. I am a calm and ...

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It is very expensive to study in Britain, far more so than in most other countries in Europe. Tuition fees are very high, while rent and other living costs are also more than in other countries. So I suggest you get some ideas about what your study ... Read More

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5 years ago
Debbie forever

Husband refusel for visitor visa by Debbie forever

Hi there my husband was refused a visitor visa. I want to apply for the spouse visa now what is the English exam like. I need him in England ASAP due to mayor surgery on me. I am a British citizen. He was refused a visa because the government ...

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Firstly, decide clearly whether you see your joint future as being in Morocco or in the UK. If he does not plan to settle in the UK then a spousal visa might not be a good idea: it is very expensive and takes quite a long time to process. Secondly, ... Read More

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5 years ago
Lanena1984

Visitor coming from France in pandemic by Lanena1984

I've got new twins (born in December) and need support! My mother wants to come from France to help out and we are wondering what issues she may have on arrival in the UK given the current restrictions. Does anyone have any insights about that? ...

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This may not be possible since we are not allowed to visit each other. It is POSSIBLE that your mother might be allowed to come to deliver 'essential care' but please check out whether this concession is available to you. Again, if she ... Read More

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5 years ago
water0808

Help this family of three decide where to live around Bath, England? by water0808

We are looking to live in or near Bath About us: A little about us: we like art, science, philosophy, natural living, hiking, travel. I am American, husband from Scotland, we lived in Japan for years. We are very internationally focused. I will be ...

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I think I can add something to this discussion... Firstly, about doing a PhD in the UK. A PhD is essentially your own research, with only minimal coursework. So you need to choose a university and probably a specific advisor who is an expert in the ... Read More

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6 years ago
Niikij

Partner from Venezuela will he get entry to Spain to holiday with me by Niikij

My partner and I want to go to Spain and then to France so my family can come over and meet him from England, he was refused a tourist visa for the UK. I'm British. My question is will he get turned away at the airport in Madrid or Paris, i see ...

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Hello and good luck, Your post says that you plan your trip for the end of September (at which time the UK will still be a member of the EU). You also said that you have decided to get married in the near future. So: if you enter into a legally ... Read More

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6 years ago
Shana23autumn

helping my sons pregnant thai girlfriend into UK by Shana23autumn

We have a dilemma! My sons thai girlfriend is expecting and we would like her to possibly move to the UK and that the baby would be born here, but everything I read seems so negative. She is from a poor family who would not be in a position to ...

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Your concern does you credit. I would like to reassure you that the best private hospitals in Bangkok are very good indeed, and work hard to give payiing patients the birth experience that they choose. And of course there are and have been plenty ... Read More

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6 years ago
Shana23autumn

helping my sons pregnant thai girlfriend into UK by Shana23autumn

We have a dilemma! My sons thai girlfriend is expecting and we would like her to possibly move to the UK and that the baby would be born here, but everything I read seems so negative. She is from a poor family who would not be in a position to ...

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I think that her chances of getting a tourist visa are nil (unless your son supports her financially in a marriage-like arrangement and has a good income there), so spare yourselves the agony (and expense) of attempting this route. In terms of the ... Read More

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6 years ago
bwfc122

Tourist visa for my Filipino girlfriend by bwfc122

Hi There, I am hoping that some of you could help me with her visa application, bottom line, is this possible without her having a bank account? Will my sponsorship be enough? I want my girlfriend Kath to come to the UK to visit me and meet my ...

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The bank account does not matter, but she needs some kind of evidence of her earnings over the last year. You don't tell us how much she earns, but unless her income is fairly substantial it is highly unlikely that her visa would be granted. The ... Read More

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11 years ago

Surinder Singh for the England for Egyptian

Yes indeed. What is easy is to get to another EU country (not UK) with a British spouse. If you are happy living and working there, fine. If you work there for about six months and still want to live in the UK, Surirnder Singh becomes relevant. Read More

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11 years ago
Dave27

My wife has had a Visa denied to come and stay with me in the UK by Dave27

My wife who lives in Sierra Leone was today denied a visa to visit me here in Southport where I live in my own home. We lived together for a while in The Gambia before I was taken ill and had to return to the UK. She took the chance to return and ...

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You should make sure you understand the law and that you meet its requirements. As I explained above, the decision to refuse a visitor's visa was correct according to the rules, and you would gain nothing by fighting it. However, you would ... Read More

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12 years ago
Dave27

My wife has had a Visa denied to come and stay with me in the UK by Dave27

My wife who lives in Sierra Leone was today denied a visa to visit me here in Southport where I live in my own home. We lived together for a while in The Gambia before I was taken ill and had to return to the UK. She took the chance to return and ...

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He applied for the wrong kind of visa: they refused a visit visa because she was obviously going to settle in the UK. Read More

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12 years ago
mia2012

annulment by mia2012

Hi, any lawyers out there who could kindly please answer this question or me. I have a friend whose been in a relationship with a man for almost 3 years now but they cant marry guy is still technically married to his "ex-wife". The guy plans to file ...

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No need: foreign divorces are recognised. Read More

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12 years ago
hrafnhildur

Moving to England - either York or Durham. by hrafnhildur

I am moving with my family of three to England to study. Right now I am trying to choose between two universities and therefore cities - Durham and York. As the university programs are both equally intriguing and the whole studying-abroad ...

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Indeed. The 'au pair' arrangement is regulated by law, and you can only ask an au pair to do something like 10 to 20 hours per week. Nursery schools are for children from the age of three upwards, but generally have long waiting lists: apply for ... Read More

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12 years ago
hrafnhildur

Moving to England - either York or Durham. by hrafnhildur

I am moving with my family of three to England to study. Right now I am trying to choose between two universities and therefore cities - Durham and York. As the university programs are both equally intriguing and the whole studying-abroad ...

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You have already had some good advice... To answer an important question that you have not yet asked, while the universities of Durham, York and Sheffield are all excellent in their different ways, Sunderland does not have such a great reputation. ... Read More

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12 years ago
mrozu

student- work by mrozu

hello i have 22 years old soon i will be in manchester i will come with a student visa,, anyway ,, i'd like to know , if i could work to afford myself or not?? i will have a visa of 11 months,, and i need to work to save my life,, study and work ...

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Look at your visa... some student visas say that you are not allowed to work, but otherwise you can undertake a limited amount of work each week. However, finding a job is not easy... Read More

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12 years ago
maelazau

EEA Family Permit by maelazau

I am Filipino and married to Romanian citizen. I have resident permit in Romania with 5 yrs. validity. Presently, we are here in Portugal for seasonal job. We aare planning to move in UK because my husband has a job offer there. What are the ...

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In which case the official dealing with your application did not follow the correct procedures and broke European law. Read More

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12 years ago

How does the schooling work...public/private?

Well for a start, in the UK the public schools are the ones that you pay to attend... I have no idea what grades you have in Canada, but here grades are used to measure performance in examinations. In short, the system is so radically different ... Read More

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12 years ago
fishcake67

UK Visit Visa for Vietnamese National by fishcake67

Hi. I was looking for advice on trying to get my friend a visit visa for the UK and was wondering if anyone has experience or advice on this subject please? We are trying to get a 2 week holiday visa arranged for the UK for this summer. Here is ...

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An agency will not help you if you know what you are doing... All that really matters is that she demonstrates a good reason why she will go home at the end of her holiday. For most people that means earning a good salary. She will have to show ... Read More

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12 years ago
maelazau

EEA Family Permit by maelazau

I am Filipino and married to Romanian citizen. I have resident permit in Romania with 5 yrs. validity. Presently, we are here in Portugal for seasonal job. We aare planning to move in UK because my husband has a job offer there. What are the ...

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It will be very easy for you. The only documents needed are both your passports (to prove that he is a citizen of an EU country) and your marriage certificate. You then have a RIGHT to an EEA family permit. You will probably not need to pay a ... Read More

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12 years ago
maelazau

EEA Family Permit by maelazau

I am Filipino and married to Romanian citizen. I have resident permit in Romania with 5 yrs. validity. Presently, we are here in Portugal for seasonal job. We aare planning to move in UK because my husband has a job offer there. What are the ...

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No: absolutely wrong. Please do not give advice unless you actually know. Read More

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12 years ago

Need help from Italy

No: if you come to the UK as a visitor you cannot switch to any other kind of visa. And I hope you know that UK universities have very high tuition fees: much higher than in the rest of Europe. The exception is Scotland, where the universities are ... Read More

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12 years ago

Advice on London uni's/cost of London living

Why London? The cost of living is higher there than elsewhere in the UK, and there are many excellent universities in other parts of the country. Read More

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12 years ago

Tourist visa for non eu

Yes, you would need a visa, which would be for the UK rather than for London. Look at the UK Borders Agency website for details: you would probably have to apply at an embassy in Malta. Read More

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12 years ago
Fifi2345

Divorce by Fifi2345

Hi Can anyone help please. My husband and I are from Mauritius we got married there before moving to the UK, with our two kids. Can we divorce in the UK?

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It depends on which part of the UK you live in, and how long you have been there. If you have been settled in England for more than six months then probably you can. Scotland has a different legal system so I have no idea about the situation there. Read More

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12 years ago

Education

Just about any university and many colleges... the problem is raising the money needed for the extortionate tuition fees. Read More

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12 years ago
Dave27

My wife has had a Visa denied to come and stay with me in the UK by Dave27

My wife who lives in Sierra Leone was today denied a visa to visit me here in Southport where I live in my own home. We lived together for a while in The Gambia before I was taken ill and had to return to the UK. She took the chance to return and ...

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Best to ignore this kind of touting for business. Lawyers are not much use in situations such as this. Read More

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12 years ago
Dave27

My wife has had a Visa denied to come and stay with me in the UK by Dave27

My wife who lives in Sierra Leone was today denied a visa to visit me here in Southport where I live in my own home. We lived together for a while in The Gambia before I was taken ill and had to return to the UK. She took the chance to return and ...

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Sad to say, the refusal was correct according to the regulations, so you will not get anywhere trying to fight it. You make it very clear that you and your wife belong together, and your long-term plan is to live together in the UK. However, she ... Read More

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12 years ago
fardeen_Uk

Anyone needs Help?!! by fardeen_Uk

Hi, I am Fardeen from London, qualified immigration consultant for Canada/Australia/Uk also entrepreneur by profession. Anyone needs help in these fields do nt hesitate to get in touch with me.Also love socialising and meeting new people.

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Sorry Ace, it is just not going to happen. There are basically three ways you could get a visa to live in Canada (or most other developed countries): marry a citizen; have some really high-level skills and qualifications so that a company there ... Read More

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12 years ago
fardeen_Uk

Anyone needs Help?!! by fardeen_Uk

Hi, I am Fardeen from London, qualified immigration consultant for Canada/Australia/Uk also entrepreneur by profession. Anyone needs help in these fields do nt hesitate to get in touch with me.Also love socialising and meeting new people.

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Thank you Alexandra, and good luck. Do you know which part of the UK you will come to? Read More

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12 years ago
fardeen_Uk

Anyone needs Help?!! by fardeen_Uk

Hi, I am Fardeen from London, qualified immigration consultant for Canada/Australia/Uk also entrepreneur by profession. Anyone needs help in these fields do nt hesitate to get in touch with me.Also love socialising and meeting new people.

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I suggest that if you see an interesting job advertised you telephone the employer and ask... The only law is that you MUST show evidence that you are allowed to work in the UK (passport or visa or identity card from an EU country), and that if the ... Read More

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12 years ago
fardeen_Uk

Anyone needs Help?!! by fardeen_Uk

Hi, I am Fardeen from London, qualified immigration consultant for Canada/Australia/Uk also entrepreneur by profession. Anyone needs help in these fields do nt hesitate to get in touch with me.Also love socialising and meeting new people.

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Hello Alexandra, The process of getting a job in England really depends what kind of job it is. You MUST be able to show a passport or other evidence that you are allowed to work in the UK, and if you have any degrees or diplomas you should get the ... Read More

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12 years ago

Passports

Hi Monica, The UK has a very strict rule? if someone comes here as a tourist they cannot convert to a different kind of visa while here, and they cannot stay for more than six months. In order to change status they need to return to their country ... Read More

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12 years ago
bnf12

Need information for US student who wants to live in UK!! by bnf12

Hi, I'm new here. I was told this site can help me with the information that I need. I am a US citizen with two years ( pretty much) of my major completed. I have no supportive or caring family,. I dont fit in with most people. Where I live, people ...

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My immediate thought: you could meet your immediate goals by moving to another part of the USA, and so avoid the need to deal with student visas, and the fact that the British and US education systems are different. Within the USA you would be more ... Read More

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12 years ago
Reina Ol

Helloooo by Reina Ol

I moved recently to Chippenham (Wiltshire) and I'm looking for friends to spend my free time chatting to improve my English. Is somebody interested?

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There is a good group of Spanish and English people who meet each week in Exeter for language exchange. You can also take part on-line since it has a group on Facebook. [modearated] Read More

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12 years ago
G4B

I am looking for the best price to insure a car registered in England by G4B

Hello everybody, I must buy a car registered in England ; before materialize my purchase, I must find an english insurance which can offer me the best price/quality ratio. Can somebody help me ? Thank you in advance St茅phane

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Be aware that if you are new to driving in the UK, the cost of insurance each year will be many times as much as the cost of your car. If you are concerned about cost, I suggest you get yourself a bicycle instead. British cities have good public ... Read More

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12 years ago

Bulgarian lady

She should respect the rights of her children to maintain a relationship with their father, even if she has no respect for his feelings. She could also find out about the Hague Convention (perhaps contact an organisation called Reunite). Britain ... Read More

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12 years ago
fardeen_Uk

Anyone needs Help?!! by fardeen_Uk

Hi, I am Fardeen from London, qualified immigration consultant for Canada/Australia/Uk also entrepreneur by profession. Anyone needs help in these fields do nt hesitate to get in touch with me.Also love socialising and meeting new people.

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It is more or less impossible for a US citizen to move to the UK unless they have been offered work. There are some avenues available, but they are for people like investors and entrepreneurs with more than a million dollars available to spend on ... Read More

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12 years ago

Traffic in Oxford

Traffic is uniformly awful, but you can get to Didcot by train. Read More

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12 years ago

Teaching in England

You might like to look up the term "supply teacher", which is widely used here for what I think you mean by substitute teacher. Read More

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12 years ago
Kd.m0607

How to move to england as american citizen? by Kd.m0607

I am wanting to move to england to be with my boyfriend. It seems almost impossible for americans to get a visa to move there. We'd get married but hes in school finishing up his degree and because he isnt working much he doesnt meet the financial ...

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In sum, there isn't any simple solution. Just to clarify, there is nothing to stop you guys getting married if you want to do so, but that would not help with the visa problem. Once he has finished studying, you might look into the "Surrinder ... Read More

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15 years ago
expat.com

How to make friends in Benin by expat.com

We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Benin :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...

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Yes it can be boring, but not if you know where to go and/or have other activities doing.Thank you for this. Would you care to suggest any places to go, and any activities to do? Read More

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16 years ago

kapyo trade

I assume that you are talking about the gasoline for cars and motorbikes that is sold everywhere by the roadside. The point is that gasoline is subject to high taxes, so people smuggle it in from Nigeria and then just sell it wherever they can. So ... Read More

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16 years ago
greatdreams

cost of living-Benin by greatdreams

Hi Greetings Could you tell me -rental cost of 1 bedroom / 2 bedroom furnished accomodation with electricity and water back up in a gated & secured environment in Benin -Aprox cost of taxi/cab for a month to go to market, office, sight seeing etc ...

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You are asking for something very rare, although I was once offered a secure and fully-furnished apartment for about F.CFA 550.000 per month. There are not many "secure and gated environments" in Cotonou because the crime is not that bad and you ... Read More

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16 years ago

Do and don't in Benin

Don't have a road accident, and no matter how badly a motorcyclist drives, don't say anything. If one motorcyclist quarrels with you, hundreds of others will appear and help him. And if you say anything critical to him, he and his friends will ... Read More

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