See this Form

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... vaf4a2.pdf

This is what you must now fill in to support your finance for settlement visa. It has guidence notes attached

I think the bit you missed was 'lived in the UK for 7 years'. That's a long time to be apart from your child. And it wouldn't be 'exempt' - more that your case would be considered under article 8 and you'd be given discretionary leave. No you missed the bit that said " is a British citizen or ...

Just noticed this at the bottom of the spouse visa requirements on the UKBA website. To apply for entry to the UK, or to stay here or be granted settlement you will need to meet the suitability, relationship, financial and English language requirements. If you do not meet the requirements your appli...

I e-mail both the British embassy in Hanoi and the British embassy in Bangkok to ask about Legalisation of my marriage certificate translation and also to ask about self certifying passport copies heres their responces. Dear Mr ********, Thank you for contacting the UK Border Agency’s Visa Enquiries...

I have read on another forum where people have used the argument for return to be there future plans are to return home and apply settlement visas after their visit, you need to make it clear that your spouse understands the terms of the VV and will abide by the terms of the visa and return home wit...

earthworm_gym wrote:
And, call me stupid, but what does ECO stand for, in relation to Britain?

Entry Clearance Officer

Casa wrote:Are you applying for your fiancee's visa in Thailand or Vietnam?

Vietnam?

It just states "copies of" and not "certified copies of". Exactly, another member of the same forum also claims to have just sent copies not signed by anyone with no problems. I will be E-mailing the ECO in Thailand and the British embassy in Vietnam on wednesday to get clarific...

I'm not suggesting people do this without checking first, but its worth an E-mail to the relevent ECO to check if they accept such certification.

For information all the above posts are reffering to applications processed in Thailand.

I never claimed I have submitted an application, what I have posted is peoples comments from another forum where many people have claimed to have self certified and had no issues.

Some more comments on this topic. "Yes. Last year for my gf's V/V and this year for her fiancee visa. I wrote "I certify that this is a true copy of the original", signed and then dated every page of my passport." "I only just signed mine, no problem!! " "Just copi...

I have been lead to belive from another forum that you dont need a solicitor to certify you passport copy but you can actually do it yourself simply by signing it. Try sending an e-mail to the relevent ECO and get there clairification on the issue and you could save yourself a few quid. "HI.......

Can anyone help with this?

I am starting to prepaire for my wifes marriage visa application that will be submitted in vietnam hopefully in October. I have a few questions I would like some help with if anyone can help. Firstly I am wanting to know what information should be included in the applicants supporting letter and als...