UK marrying Taiwanese in Taiwan and then moving back to UK.
Sep 27th 2018, 7:23 pm
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UK marrying Taiwanese in Taiwan and then moving back to UK.
Hiya folks. Compiled lots of info from different threads on here (and elsewhere) and just trying to see how it all fits for our situation. It would be great if you could offer any advice or spot any potential stumbling blocks.
We want to get married during my next trip to Taiwan in early December and move back to the UK together in late December for her to start work asap. This is what I think we need to do:
The next few steps are where we are confused:
More info about our situation / relationship if needed:
We want to get married during my next trip to Taiwan in early December and move back to the UK together in late December for her to start work asap. This is what I think we need to do:
- I obtain a “Certificate of No Impediment” with all correct stamps, translations, verifications and take that with me to Taiwan.
- Pick my Chinese name.
- Get married in Taiwan, fill in the paperwork and get it signed by the witnesses.
- Go to the local court / government to do more paperwork and registration.
- Return to the UK showing proof of marriage / prep for Spouse Visa at immigration control if necessary.
The next few steps are where we are confused:
- Will our marriage in Taiwan be seen as legal in the UK?
- Do we apply for the Spouse Visa in the UK when we get back or can we do it in Taiwan before we leave?
- Can we just apply for a Spouse Visa in the UK right away or do you need a UK Fiance Visa first - even though we are technically married in Taiwan?
More info about our situation / relationship if needed:
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Sep 27th 2018, 7:49 pm
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Re: UK marrying Taiwanese in Taiwan and then moving back to UK.
I think you are confused - if you get married in Taiwan then she will be applying for a spouse visa in Taiwan, that will take more than a couple of weeks to process.
She cannot apply for a spouse visa while in the UK as a visitor.
She cannot apply for a spouse visa while in the UK as a visitor.
Sep 28th 2018, 4:12 pm
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Re: UK marrying Taiwanese in Taiwan and then moving back to UK.
Ahh yeah, thanks for the clarification.
Can she apply just before we get married to get the ball rolling on the application? Or best to just do the application the day after we get married to be safe?
Can she apply just before we get married to get the ball rolling on the application? Or best to just do the application the day after we get married to be safe?
Sep 29th 2018, 1:11 am
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Re: UK marrying Taiwanese in Taiwan and then moving back to UK.
You must apply when you are actually married - one of the most important documents to present as evidence of marriage is the marriage certificate.
