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We recently had a similar question from a guy with a Ukrainian gf with a son. As Belarus is an ex-Soviet Republic I guess they follow the same ex-Soviet rules that are still mostly in place. Certainly they are in Russia, where my partner is from.bartli wrote:Hi, I hope someone can give some advice or help. I have a girlfriend in Belarus who has a son by her first marriage. Her ex husband has no claim on her son. We in tend to get married in the near future, and would like to live in the UK together. I am a british citizen and have suitable accomodation, (2 bedroom house) and a salary that is adequate to support my intended and her son. My girlfriends son is now 16, 17 later this year.
The questions!
Is it best to get married in Belarus and my wife to seek a marriage visa or for her to come to the UK on a fiance visa to get married?
With regard to her son, when we are married I presume he can come to the UK on a dependancy visa if applied for at the time of the marriage visa, but what happens when he turns 18?
Can my girlfriends son start studying if on a dependants visa?
Thanks in advance.
Check the doc has the father signature on it, mate, I'm sure it's important it has.bartli wrote:Hi Wanderer, thanks for a speedy reply.
My girlfriend has a document indicating she has sole custody of her son.
Looks like a wedding in Belarus, which is what we were thinking anyway.
I'll look into the conscription thing, had'nt even considered that one
When my girlfriends son turns 18, if he has entered on a dependancy visa will he have to reaply then or will he have to reaply when my wife sskes her ILR?
Thanks
And also check the sitch regarding National Service in Belarus, Certainly for Russia if the child returns to his home country even if he is resident in UK, he is still a Russian Citizen and liable to be called up! Not that much of a problem mind with a bit of ducking and diving, my gf's brother has managed to avoid it for several years now....John wrote:Following on from the ILRs, your wife will be able to apply for Naturalisation as British after she has been in the UK for 3 years. However her son will need to wait until he has been in the UK for 5 years. The difference? Your wife will be married to a British Citizen and your stepson will not (we presume!).
There ya go - one to watch out for.Belarus
Belarus has mandatory military service for all fit men from eighteen to twenty-seven years of age. Military service lasts for eighteen months for those without higher education, and for twelve months for those with higher education.