Hi, I do not believe that the remittance proof is mandatory as this is not the only way to prove dependency. If you have been paying for her accommodation and the receipt clearly shows your name on it, I think that would suffice. I recently did the same for my father in law and his visa was approved...

Hi Azh, You shouldn't wait more than 8 weeks max to get a decision if your wife applies for a short visit visa (Type C) from Pakistan to join or accompany you. This has to be stated in the application and she is exempted from paying visa fee. Please go through the link below and you should get all t...

Hi folks,

Just to let the house know that my father in law's visa was approved on Jan.27th, exactly 6 weeks after the application was submitted.

I plan to submit my parents' application at the end of this month. I will keep you guys posted as usual.

Have a great week!!

My father in-law recently applied for Short Visit visa (Type C) as family member of EU citizen. Technically, documents showing/confirming relationship should be enough. I only had to submit my passport, marriage certificate and documents to confirm that I am resident in ROI. Processing time for visi...

I submitted everything that can prove our address except PRTB letter. Now I got a letter asking me to submit PRTB letter.[/quote] I got a reply from PRTB that it's possible to add my wife to the tenancy registration. I doubt if that can be completed within the 15 working days ultimatum, so I will be...

Guys, I went to the local Garda station with my wife this morning and the registration was super quick. Her fingerprint was taken and GNIB card will be ready for pick up next week. The immigration officer stamped her passport with APRIL 17 as the expiry date. I have also emailed PRTB to find out how...

Thank you guys. I will be visiting the local Garda station next week and will share our experience on here.

Hi guys, Surprisingly, we received the original documents yesterday with letter for my wife to register at the local Garda station for temporary stamp 4. No such letter for my daughter who is almost 8 years and I'm wondering if kids don't get the temporary stamp 4. They also requested the following ...

Thanks a million @Mongle for the prompt reply. I will keep the house in the loop as event unfolds.

Hi folks, I submitted EUFAM application for my wife and daughter on September 17 and it was received the following day. No acknowledgement whatsoever from INIS since then and we are still waiting to have the original documents back. I am hoping it doesn't get past 15/16 weeks as I have a planned tri...

@billsa, here is the contact number for the Migration Court, Gothenburg; +46 317327000. You need to make sure your appeal is lodged with the court before you contact them. Try and call the embassy first to give you an update on the appeal. I hope everything goes well for you. Cheers

Hi guys, Finally, we arrived in Sweden on Saturday after a successful appeal at the Migration Court in Sweden. We sent the appeal on Friday 20th March and fortunately, we got a favourable decision on the 27th of March and the application was sent back to the embassy to take corrective action. I kept...

Hi folks, This is the e-mail I got today from the Migration Court in Goteborg . " The visa case has been closed in The Migration Court today with decision to send it back for handling by/to The Swedish Embassy in Abuja" If my interpretation is right, I would think that they have granted the appeal b...

Thanks a lot folks, I have the case in the hands of SOLVIT already but I am not sure they can perform any magic. I was told the case is lodged and I should wait for update. I am hoping the appeal judge will deem it fit to apply the EU Directive correctly. Otherwise, I am ready to pursue the case to ...

Thank you Treena. I am hoping that SOLVIT will be able to help. I have already mentioned to SOLVIT that I am willing to buy their return tickets immediately if it becomes necessary to aid their decision. I was waiting for them to get visas as most tickets are non refundable and it would cost me over...

@ by the hurricane...thanks for your comment. Its really unfortunate that people are being treated shabbily in Africa when it comes to visa issues, especially Nigerians as you noted. Concerns about returning home after their stay in the Schengen territory is the only explicit reason given by the vis...

Hello folks, I am a British citizen and my wife and daughter applied for Schengen visa at the Swedish embassy in Nigeria but they were denied. They had applied as family members of EU citizen. The reason for refusal was that the embassy could not be convinced that my family would return to Nigeria a...

I had exactly the same experience at the Glasgow IPS office but it just never bothered me. Here are some of the annoying questions that are in no way related to confirmation of my identity. * How did u come for the interview? * What colour is your car? * Whats the registration number of your car? * ...

I had my passport interview earlier today and I believed it went alright even though the woman never mentioned when I should be expecting my passport at the end of the interview.She had me sign the signature pad and said thats it. I have already requested for email update and hoping I get positive u...

Syed Ali only phoned in last week and got his reference number over the phone. I don't think there have been any changes in policy. It just depends on who you get on the phone. Not everybody knows what they are doing in the call center as you could have gathered when dealing with HO concerning updat...

Application Timeline Passport for: Adult Application Type: New Method of Application: Postal (SD) Date of Application: 08/03/2012 Date of Receipt by IPS: 09/03/2012 Date of Return of Docs: 23/03/2012 Date of Receipt of Interview Letter: 21/03/2012 Date of Passport Appointment: 29/03/2012 Date of Pa...

Crincifo.... My ceremony is slated for tomorrow afternoon and I plan to apply for British passport immediately as well. See you on the British passport timeline thread. I also will like to thank everyone on this forum for the invaluable and timely information provided. Good luck to all those still w...

Guys, I got my approval today surprisingly and I am so excited. The letter says I should NOT contact local council until I received the invitation letter. I know some people do book for ceremony immediately after approval. Can I call local council to check if they have my details already and can boo...

You guys should be absolutely fine as long as you are still legally married to each other. I think you guys can also apply jointly as living separately does not make you divorced.
I am certain the gurus on here will come to your rescue.

No need to panic yet Tambibi. My account wasn't debited until over 4 weeks later. I don't think you should even call HO regarding that.