Thank you very much for all the info, we are weighing up both options.

Is there a "HOW TO" post that covers how to apply for the fiance visa and what documentation is needed?

Thanks again,
Brad

Hi! Unfortunately me visiting south africa in the next 5 years is not possible as I left between visa's... My partner coming here is our only option, we are hoping to pursue the spousal visa for now and make a choice closer to the time based on what info we have about this 6 month rule, In the mean ...

Why not consider marrying in a UK Registry Office for less than £100 and having a wedding blessing and larger celebration later. :idea: Although admittedly entering on a fiance visa would require an additional application after the wedding, when your wife would have to switch to a FLR(M) spouse vis...

Hi Casa, Thank you for your reply. I still cant understand the logic, to meet one requirement we must loose another? Does it help that my name is still on the tenancy agreement on our house in SA? That expires in Febuary. Yes we have discussed it and want to get married but we cant afford a wedding ...

Good evening I'm hoping someone could shed some light on the length of time I can be away from my partner and still get a family of settled person visa? Been together 6 years, Engaged 2. We met here in the UK, I then moved to South Africa for 4.5 years so we have proof of relationship etc.. We decid...