can I ask what is it that has persuaded you that life in the UK will be better? Is it push or pull? Are you unhappy with your life in Japan or is it more a case of wanting to try things in the UK? We have no family here, wife included. That combined with the cost of living and difficulties with bri...

We're you born in the UK to British parents?? If you are British otherwise than by descent, a child born abroad is automatically British by descent. NHS birth etc cost upwards of £3500 as she has to pay 150% of the cost and non payment of NHS fees can have an adverse effect on obtaining a visa. I a...

Yes, the plan is not a good one. You risk a long difficult battle if refused a parent visa. Do it properly by applying for a spouse visa and not a visit visa route as you cannot switch visa categories within the UK as a visitor. Even if the "plan" could work, as you are married, it is the 10 year p...

I have savings but nothing that meets the threshold. I've read mixed things about the earnings situation. My job currently I earn anywhere from 230,000yen to 250,000 yen depending on hours which is just shy of the 18k if you take exchange rates into account. The job my friend is offering is over the...

Hello I'm a British citizen, and have been living in Japan for the past few years. My wife (Japanese nationality) has unexpectedly fallen pregnant. While at first surprised, we have come to terms and are both very happy. We have decided due to family that the child would have a much better life in t...