secret.simon wrote: ↑Tue Apr 10, 2018 5:23 pm
attilasomogyi wrote: ↑Tue Apr 10, 2018 5:20 pm
She is in Botswana now, normally doesn't need a visa to visit the UK, but will it change if she comes with an intention to get married here?
Yes. She cannot get married while she is in the UK on a visitor visa.
It would be a lot easier for the two of you to get married outside the UK and then apply to move to the UK together.
attilasomogyi wrote: ↑Tue Apr 10, 2018 5:20 pm
can she apply for the EEA Family Permit within the UK after we got married?
A Family Permit is the equivalent of an entry visa. If she is in the UK, she need not apply for a Family Permit, but can apply directly for a Residence Card.
Thank you for the fast reply!
Interesting, because I have had a few mails with a gov. employee and she said all she needs to do is come here, wait 7 days and then we can give notice of marriage and wait 28 or so days. On the other hand I have read the same thing you just said, everyone, even non visa nationals need a visa if they want to get married here with an EEA or UK citizen.
BUT I found this:
"If either of you is from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland and subject to immigration control, you or your partner will need a visa to come to the UK to:
-give notice
-get married or form a civil partnership
This includes people who don’t normally need visas for general visits (unless you’re already in the UK)."
It says
unless you're already in the UK.
Bit confusing.
For my understanding, she can come without any visa (since Botswana citizens don't need visa to the UK and Ireland for up to 6 months) and get married here.
Lets' say it's done, we are married, then she can go for the Residence Card right away? No spousal or any other visa required once we are married?
Or if we get married in Botswana and come back to the UK together, can we do the same and apply for her Residence Card?
Thank you
