Newbie from SA - Questions about moving to the UK
Oct 19th 2011, 2:31 pm
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Newbie from SA - Questions about moving to the UK
Hi All
I was born in SA but am fortunate to have British Citizenship through descent (both parents born in the UK).
My parents went back to the UK in the late 1990's and thankfully too. Without going into too much detail, Mum is in a five star care home and we do not expect her to live much longer. Dad's health is failing too, and he is battling on his own. I am considering going over to the UK for an indefinite period to assist my parents, and particularly my Dad, once he is on his own.
Would anyone be able to help me with the following questions:
1. If I do go, how would I justify the indefinite period to the authorities?
2. I would take my one son, who is almost 6, but only has SA citizenship. How would this be viewed once the 6 months is up?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you
I was born in SA but am fortunate to have British Citizenship through descent (both parents born in the UK).
My parents went back to the UK in the late 1990's and thankfully too. Without going into too much detail, Mum is in a five star care home and we do not expect her to live much longer. Dad's health is failing too, and he is battling on his own. I am considering going over to the UK for an indefinite period to assist my parents, and particularly my Dad, once he is on his own.
Would anyone be able to help me with the following questions:
1. If I do go, how would I justify the indefinite period to the authorities?
2. I would take my one son, who is almost 6, but only has SA citizenship. How would this be viewed once the 6 months is up?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you
Oct 19th 2011, 2:42 pm
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Re: Newbie from SA - Questions about moving to the UK
Hi Landyd1,
Welcome to BritishExpats. I hope you enjoy being a member of our community.
I've moved your thread from the Welcome Inn to our Moving Back to the UK forum for you. I know we have other members, like yourself, who are moving to the UK from SA so I'm sure someone will be along soon with some tips to share.
Welcome again.
Sue
Welcome to BritishExpats. I hope you enjoy being a member of our community.
I've moved your thread from the Welcome Inn to our Moving Back to the UK forum for you. I know we have other members, like yourself, who are moving to the UK from SA so I'm sure someone will be along soon with some tips to share.
Welcome again.
Sue
Oct 19th 2011, 2:49 pm
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Re: Newbie from SA - Questions about moving to the UK
do y ou have your british passport? if so , then the authorities wont even ask you how long you are gonna be there for, when you land theyd just ask for your passport, then hand it back and you would be on your way , so the indefinite period as far as you are concerned is irrelevant...your son on the other hand is a different story....
i assume that you would need to get him a visa to move to the UK with you , this page might be able to answer some of your questions with regards to that , but i think it also depends on the childs other parent, their status and how they are involved in the childs life/custody etc
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/vi...tled/children/
i assume that you would need to get him a visa to move to the UK with you , this page might be able to answer some of your questions with regards to that , but i think it also depends on the childs other parent, their status and how they are involved in the childs life/custody etc
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/vi...tled/children/
Oct 19th 2011, 2:56 pm
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Re: Newbie from SA - Questions about moving to the UK
do y ou have your british passport? if so , then the authorities wont even ask you how long you are gonna be there for, when you land theyd just ask for your passport, then hand it back and you would be on your way , so the indefinite period as far as you are concerned is irrelevant...your son on the other hand is a different story....
i assume that you would need to get him a visa to move to the UK with you , this page might be able to answer some of your questions with regards to that , but i think it also depends on the childs other parent, their status and how they are involved in the childs life/custody etc
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/vi...tled/children/
i assume that you would need to get him a visa to move to the UK with you , this page might be able to answer some of your questions with regards to that , but i think it also depends on the childs other parent, their status and how they are involved in the childs life/custody etc
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/vi...tled/children/
Oct 19th 2011, 3:01 pm
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Re: Newbie from SA - Questions about moving to the UK
Hi All
I was born in SA but am fortunate to have British Citizenship through descent (both parents born in the UK).
My parents went back to the UK in the late 1990's and thankfully too. Without going into too much detail, Mum is in a five star care home and we do not expect her to live much longer. Dad's health is failing too, and he is battling on his own. I am considering going over to the UK for an indefinite period to assist my parents, and particularly my Dad, once he is on his own.
Would anyone be able to help me with the following questions:
1. If I do go, how would I justify the indefinite period to the authorities?
2. I would take my one son, who is almost 6, but only has SA citizenship. How would this be viewed once the 6 months is up?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you
I was born in SA but am fortunate to have British Citizenship through descent (both parents born in the UK).
My parents went back to the UK in the late 1990's and thankfully too. Without going into too much detail, Mum is in a five star care home and we do not expect her to live much longer. Dad's health is failing too, and he is battling on his own. I am considering going over to the UK for an indefinite period to assist my parents, and particularly my Dad, once he is on his own.
Would anyone be able to help me with the following questions:
1. If I do go, how would I justify the indefinite period to the authorities?
2. I would take my one son, who is almost 6, but only has SA citizenship. How would this be viewed once the 6 months is up?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you
Good luck.
Oct 19th 2011, 3:03 pm
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Re: Newbie from SA - Questions about moving to the UK
it may be a little more costly , but rather than applying for a visitors visa, why not apply for a settlement visa for your son? then there is no need to apply every 6months for a visitors visa, if your application for your sons settlement visa is approved, then he has an indefinite amount of time as well as access to the school system and NHS etc , as long as you have your british passport , you can be his sponsor
Oct 19th 2011, 4:01 pm
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Re: Newbie from SA - Questions about moving to the UK
Thank you Sue and Jerseygirl for your warm welcome 
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Paul, for your advice too, thank you.
I had thought of motivating the application as a) my son is dependant on me (as you have indicated) and b) I will be 'caring', particularly for my Father. Do you know if nursing qualifications are a pre-requisite?
.Paul, for your advice too, thank you.
I had thought of motivating the application as a) my son is dependant on me (as you have indicated) and b) I will be 'caring', particularly for my Father. Do you know if nursing qualifications are a pre-requisite?
Oct 19th 2011, 4:18 pm
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Re: Newbie from SA - Questions about moving to the UK
not sure what you mean by 'motivating the application' , but if its reasons as to why you are requiring the visa, im not sure the UKBA cares, no offence, they just want to see that you and your son have a place that is suitable to stay and that you can maintain your son without becoming dependant on public funds
Oct 19th 2011, 4:25 pm
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Re: Newbie from SA - Questions about moving to the UK
Thank you Sue and Jerseygirl for your warm welcome .
Paul, for your advice too, thank you.
I had thought of motivating the application as a) my son is dependant on me (as you have indicated) and b) I will be 'caring', particularly for my Father. Do you know if nursing qualifications are a pre-requisite?
.Paul, for your advice too, thank you.
I had thought of motivating the application as a) my son is dependant on me (as you have indicated) and b) I will be 'caring', particularly for my Father. Do you know if nursing qualifications are a pre-requisite?
Oct 19th 2011, 6:06 pm
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Re: Newbie from SA - Questions about moving to the UK
Thank you both.
How difficult is it to obtain a settlement visa? I would imagine as a minor, and the necessary permission from his father, there should not really be a problem. Am I correct here?
As far as keeping my passport up to date, that is a definite
How difficult is it to obtain a settlement visa? I would imagine as a minor, and the necessary permission from his father, there should not really be a problem. Am I correct here?
As far as keeping my passport up to date, that is a definite
