It was down to geographical location that I had to attend in person, I think the rule of thumb is if you live near the French embassy or consulate, you attend in person. As I live about 10 minutes drive from the embassy, I couldn't really post the application. I can't comment on how long the visa wi...
Britchick, you're right not to book any travel at the moment because the French embassy take about 3-4 weeks to process visa so they advise applicants not to book travel until visa is received. I wasn't asked for bank statements. However... with regards to your marriage certificate, I had this attes...
Ok we logged the application at the French Consulate in London. As Im a UK citizen we needed to produce: - mine and my wifes Pakistan passport - A verified marriage certificate (nikah nama). We got the Pakistan High Commission in London to stamp it as proof of authencity. They only did this because ...
Thankfully my wife's settlement visa has been processed and she is in the UK with me now.
The French entry visa/shengen visa application is the next stage, the appointment has been confirmed for early December - one month after I booked it over the telephone.
I tried to make an appointment by the net but the website was conveniently not working so I had to call up and make an appointment. As my wife is from Pakistan, I have to go with her to the embassy to get her visa approved.
Just wanted to say I had an answer back from the French Embassy about the application for my wife's visa to visit France. It's pasted below. I had to make an appointment on the telephone via their 0906 number. At £1 a minute, the call took 11 minutes to complete! Dear Sir/ Madam, Please consult our ...
Thanks , that is a very useful link! Very clearly explained: Which documents are required for family members who are not EU nationals? "If the family members are not EU nationals, the EU Member State(s) to or through which travel is intended may require an entry visa, depending on their nationa...
Thanks John, I have also written a quick e-mail to to French consulate in London to ask them as well, will post the reply I get from them if I receive one.
OK, having read these threads, I'm a little confused...sorry. My wife has come here from Pakistan and has a UK settlement visa valid for 2 years until Oct 2008. I'm a British citizen but with this new rule that came into force from 13th October, can anyone advise me if she needs a SCHENGEN visa to t...
My wife's interview with the BHC Islamabad for her settlement visa is next week. I'm assuming that everything will be OK and she will get the visa after her interview but I'm curious as to what questions they can ask her. Do they ask her to confirm details as on her application? Do they probe into a...
I have sponsored my wife's settlement visa which is being processed in the BHC Islamabad (urrgh!). Long wait...anyway... I'm assuming that after the 13 week processing time, she'll be granted a settlement visa to join me in the UK. Is she allowed to travel within the EU with a settlement visa? I hav...
