WHAT TO EXPECT AND PREPARE BEFORE YOUR INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT AND THE AIRPORT AND IMMIGRATION PROCESSES (FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF A FILIPINA MARRIED TO A BRITISH CITIZEN)

WHAT TO PREPARE BEFORE YOUR FLIGHT AND WHAT TO EXPECT WITH REGARDS TO AIRPORT AND IMMIGRATION PROCESSES BEFORE YOU GO TO THE AIRPORT Make sure you have checked these important travel documents you: PRINCIPAL DOCUMENTS: Valid passport (make sure that your passport is valid for 6 months) Valid visa Plane ticket/flight itinerary/e-ticket and/or boarding pass... Continue Reading →

COUNCIL TAX BILL EXPLAINED

WHAT IS COUNCIL TAX? It is a local taxation in England, Scotland and Wales for domestic property, which is collected by the local council. The council tax bill states the following: how much you need to pay for a year; dates when to pay; how the amount has worked out. There are several ways on ... Continue Reading →

WHO ARE EXEMPT FROM MEETING THE MINIMUM INCOME THRESHOLD (FR) AND WHAT EVIDENCE THEY NEED TO PROVIDE? (PARTNER & CHILD OF A PARTNER APPLICANTS ONLY)

WHO ARE EXEMPT FROM MEETING THE MINIMUM INCOME THRESHOLD (FR) AND WHAT EVIDENCE THEY NEED TO PROVIDE? (PARTNER & CHILD OF A PARTNER APPLICANTS ONLY) There are some categories of applicants under Appendix FM (Family Members) which are NOT required to meet the minimum income threshold. Instead, they need to meet the requirements for "ADEQUATE"... Continue Reading →

WHAT DO SPOUSE VISA HOLDERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BIOMETRIC RESIDENCE PERMIT (BRP)

WHAT DO SPOUSE VISA HOLDERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BIOMETRIC RESIDENCE PERMIT (BRP) ***Photos are for illustration purposes only.  What is a biometric residence permit? The biometric residence permit (BRP) is a residence permit which holds a migrant’s biographic details (name, date, and place of birth) and biometric information (facial image and fingerprints), and shows... Continue Reading →

NATIONAL INSURANCE NUMBER (NINo.) APPLICATION

NATIONAL INSURANCE NUMBER (NINo.) APPLICATION GUIDE  What is my National Insurance Number and why is it important? The National Insurance Number (NINo.) is your personal reference number to make sure your National Insurance contributions and tax are recorded against your name only. It is made up of letters and numbers, is unique to you and... Continue Reading →

GUIDE FOR BRITISH NATIONALS WHO ARE GETTING MARRIED IN THE PHILIPPINES RE: AFFIRMATION OR AFFIDAVIT OF MARITAL STATUS

GUIDE FOR BRITISH NATIONALS WHO ARE GETTING MARRIED IN THE PHILIPPINES RE: AFFIRMATION OR AFFIDAVIT OF MARITAL STATUS Every British national who intends to get married in the Philippines needs to do their research about the requirements needed in order to have everything run smoothly. It could be a very taxing ordeal if you allow... Continue Reading →

WHAT IS VAF4A APPENDIX 2 FINANCIAL REQUIREMENT FORM?

WHAT IS VAF4A APPENDIX 2 FINANCIAL REQUIREMENT FORM? Lately, there’s “havoc” ensuing the Home Office’s release of the new Financial Requirement Form. Everyone was confused what’s with the newly released form! I am also one of those with confusion written all over my face. On this note, I am dissecting in here the following facts... Continue Reading →

2018 UPDATED HOME OFFICE IMMIGRATION CHARGES WITH FOCUS ON SETTLEMENT, VISIT & PREMIUM SERVICES ONLY

2018 UPDATED HOME OFFICE IMMIGRATION CHARGES WITH FOCUS ON SETTLEMENT, VISIT & PREMIUM SERVICES ONLY Here's the link to the full table of Home Office Immigration and Nationality Charges, which took effect last April 6, 2018. The revised fees usually last a year. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/697987/Gov_uk_fees_revision_2018.pdf  

PROCESS FOR UK SETTLEMENT (SPOUSE) VISA APPLICATION IN THE PHILIPPINES

PROCESS FOR UK SETTLEMENT VISA APPLICATION IN THE PHILIPPINES The UK Settlement Visa (Spouse Visa) is a requirement for the spouse, partner, proposed partner, civil partner, child or other dependant relative of a person who wishes to settle in the UK on the basis of marriage to a British Citizen. It is also the first... Continue Reading →

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