Thanks Casa, it seems I will have to return to UK alone to apply for PIP and then apply for a visa, by the time I have done all this the family commitment will probably be over! I wish I could just stay here, so much easier!

I have lived in Turkey for almost 5 years. I met my partner here almost 4 1/2 yrs ago and we have lived together for the last 4 yrs. Due to family commitments I need to move back to UK within next 10 mths and obviously my partner will want to come with me. First question, will it help if we are marr...

How did folks go on getting their partners in to the other eu country before moving back to UK?

I moved here not speaking the language and my Partners brother has African customers who he struggles to communicate with because his English is poor so I can speak to them for him and translate to Turkish. Simples compared to blinkin' UK settlement visas!

I don't understand this, ok if you are claiming DLA then you are exempt from the financial criteria ie £18,600. Normally if you were on DLA you would also be getting other benefits and/or Housing Benefit and that would mean you can't sponsor someone because you are living on public funds? Is that co...

On everything? Is it that simple? Has anyone else done this?

I have just found this forum and it seems like the answer to my prayers! I haven't known where to turn! I am British and I live with my partner in Turkey and have done so for 3 years. Whilst I love living in Turkey I also realise that I need to return to UK to work for a few more years to get my 'fu...