spousal visa

ron jeremy · Post by **ron jeremy** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 10:04 am

I am South African,and came to UK on a working holiday visa,which runs out the 10th of April.I've been living with my bf for about 15 months and we've been together altogether,20 months.I'll be going back to SA end of March and my bf will be coming with me.
We've both been stressing because we don't want to be apart and our only option is to get married.We've looked into the unmarried couples visa,but that wont work because of the 2yr living together rule.
My question is,Would it be easier to get married here in the UK,and if so,could I come back as a visitor,then do it that way.
Some advise would be greatly appreciated.
thank you!
Renee

Mr Rusty · Post by **Mr Rusty** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 10:44 am

BF's nationality?

Wanderer · Post by **Wanderer** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 10:59 am

American, I think;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Jeremy

ron jeremy · Post by **ron jeremy** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 5:30 pm

Sorry that i was so un clear.My boyfriend is Scottish,well,he was born there and grew up there,but he holds an Irish passport,does that make any difference?his been living in the UK his whole life.
my other question is,if I come here as a tourist,will i be able to get married and change my status to a spousal visa over here in the UK after getting married here,keeping in mind that I'm S African,meaning,I don't need a tourist visa.
Thanks

Post by **JAJ** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 5:47 pm

ron jeremy wrote:Sorry that i was so un clear.My boyfriend is Scottish,well,he was born there and grew up there,but he holds an Irish passport,does that make any difference?his been living in the UK his whole life.

When was he born in Scotland? Isn't he a British citizen too?

my other question is,if I come here as a tourist,will i be able to get married and change my status to a spousal visa over here in the UK after getting married here

Absolutely - NO!

Mr Rusty · Post by **Mr Rusty** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 5:52 pm

If he has Irish nationality, and you are going to get married when you travel to South Africa, you can apply for an EEA Family Permit out there. All you have to show is that you are married, and that he will be "exercising his treaty rights" as an EEA national by living and working in the UK - even though he was born in the UK and may have lived here all his life, his Irish passport entitles him and you to apply under EEA regulations rather than the UK Immigration Rules. There is no charge for an EEA Family Permit application, and unless the Visa Officer can prove that it is a marriage of convenience (and the onus of proof is on him, you don't have to prove anything), it must be granted without delay.
Go for it.

Post by **JAJ** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 6:06 pm

Mr Rusty wrote:If he has Irish nationality, and you are going to get married when you travel to South Africa, you can apply for an EEA Family Permit out there.

Not a smart idea if she wants British citizenship as soon as possible.

Mr Rusty · Post by **Mr Rusty** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 6:27 pm

JAJ wrote:
Mr Rusty wrote:If he has Irish nationality, and you are going to get married when you travel to South Africa, you can apply for an EEA Family Permit out there.

Not a smart idea if she wants British citizenship as soon as possible.

She wasn't asking how to get British Citizenship.

Post by **JAJ** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 6:29 pm

Mr Rusty wrote:Not a smart idea if she wants British citizenship as soon as possible.

She wasn't asking how to get British Citizenship.

Maybe she wasn't but one has to presume it's important to her in the long term if she is planning to live in the United Kingdom.

It is not responsible to advise people about the EEA option without making them aware of this issue as well.

Wanderer · Post by **Wanderer** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 7:09 pm

And bear in mind SA is soon to be added to the 'Dodgy Countries' list, SA citz will most likely need formal visas soon....

junosword · Post by **junosword** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 7:50 am

When will it be added to the 'dodgy countries' list and what exactly does that mean?

Wanderer · Post by **Wanderer** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 8:30 am

junosword wrote:When will it be added to the 'dodgy countries' list and what exactly does that mean?

Was posted here somewhere, there are so many dodgy passports issued in SA the UK is planning to put Saffers on the 'need a visa' list for visits.

junosword · Post by **junosword** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 9:34 am

thanks for the quick response

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