RiverCity

Hi again, Sorry to bother everyone. Getting closer now to submitting our application I hope (every time I think that we find another thing that puts us back months).

I was wondering what happens after we submit, we are applying online. How does it work with sending the documentation needed, will we be given an address and instructions after we apply? Also i'm a little concerned about sending documents through the post, its a lot of it is very sensitive information if it got lost.

My fiancée is in Japan and i'm back in the UK right now getting things ready, Im going to go back over nearer the time so we can travel back together. We are going to marry in the UK, If any one has any advice and experience in similar situation we would love to know.

Also what things and documents did you use to prove your relationship?

BritInParis

Your fiancée will need to go to Tokyo or Osaka to submit the supporting documentation and her biometrics in person.

In addition to the usual supporting documents (financial requirements, etc..) for proof of relationship they will be looking for evidence such as photos, emails, letters, etc.. Don't go overboard - the ECO examining your fiancée's application will not be impressed if you print off three years' worth of Skype conversations or every single photo of you together on Facebook. Just a covering letter from each of you describing your relationship and your future plans together with a couple of pieces of evidence to back up each assertion you have made.

They will also be looking at your genuine intent to marry. So bookings at the church/registrar's office/reception venue, receipts for engagement rings, wedding dresses, suit hire, etc..

RiverCity

Is going to submit the supporting documents in person done after you submit the application through the website or does it need to be already in time for submitting?

Also on booking an appointment for this, is this something that is all done though the UK gov website as part of the application or do we need to contact the company handling this in Japan directly? Sorry for all my questions, Im sure it becomes clearer once you get to this stage (though maybe not judging on the difficulty so far)

Edit: I have found out how it works now, sounds like it will be straightforward enough (hopefully), the website for booking the appointment was a lot clearer

BritInParis

Afterwards. You'll be given an appointment date and time.

Sounds like you've found it but the UK.GOV website will take you to the right website to make your appointment at the VAC.

RiverCity

is it common to send your original birth certificates and the sponsors passport? I was just reading a blog where they writer said they had. Would a copy of my passport be ok, it would effect our travel plans

BritInParis

https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...settlement.pdf

A copy of your passport's bio-data page should suffice.