Thanks for the reply guys. She has her passport in hand with the vignette(?) stating valid from 07/02/2020, so we assume she cannot arrive with the spouse visa before that date. Well aware of the airline situation and looking to use KLM/airFrance within the next 24 hours if possible. No Schengen vis...

Sorry to double post, I can't see how to edit. Is cancelling of existing visas a universal practice when issuing a new one of different type? Of course this makes sense, I just can't see it stated anywhere officially, and the tourist visa in her passport is untouched/looks 'valid'. Wishful thinking ...

Ok thanks again, obviously no use to us in this case. Very frustrating position to be in, Im tempted to go to stay with her in China for the following 2 weeks in that case

Her visit visa was likely cancelled when her spouse visa was issued. She cannot hold two visas at the same time. She should enter the UK and get her spouse visa stamped on arrival as she will need this when collecting her brp card. Thanks for clarifying. Can the spouse visa be stamped early before ...

Hi all, We recently were approved for our spouse visa, and had arranged travel from China for my wife in the middle of February (when the spouse visa is valid from). However with the CoronaVirus outbreak we are concerned about the potential for airport closure and missing the booked flight or even t...

I was a former member here before my (recently successful :D ) spouse visa application, but I am unable to recover my passport to that account. Our case was straightforward but I was always confused about the advice shared by many about the required accommodation documents/evidence as my living situ...