Some advice would be greatly appreciated.
Dec 22nd 2016, 7:27 am
#16
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Re: Some advice would be greatly appreciated.
It is for many. Many of those from the sub-continent and similar places get a very rough deal, but the majority of Brits enjoy their time in the UAE. Its a long, long way from perfect, and to a large extent, IMHO, epitomises the maxim that life's a shit sandwich, and the more bread you have the less shit you have to eat (and, the better it tastes).
To believe its a dream without understanding it would be naïve; similarly, to dismiss it as a nightmare ignores the fact that very many westerners have a good lifestyle there.
To believe its a dream without understanding it would be naïve; similarly, to dismiss it as a nightmare ignores the fact that very many westerners have a good lifestyle there.
I have a lot of bread in my sandwich. And the shit seems to be nutella.
Dec 22nd 2016, 3:23 pm
#17
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Re: Some advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you to everyone who has commented. Getting married is on the cards but that won't be for a few years yet.
No country is perfect, but it's what you make of it. There are pros and cons to anywhere and everywhere.
Hopefully I'll be back on here in a few years time ready to come out with a new wife and child.
Thank you all once again
No country is perfect, but it's what you make of it. There are pros and cons to anywhere and everywhere.
Hopefully I'll be back on here in a few years time ready to come out with a new wife and child.
Thank you all once again
Dec 22nd 2016, 6:11 pm
#18
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Location: SYD again, formerly PRG, LON, HKG, SIN, SYD & DOH
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Re: Some advice would be greatly appreciated.
Without a formal marriage certificate, getting residency visa for your GF and her child isn't at all easy anywhere. The EU is one option (for now), Australia and New Zealand is another which recognise de-facto relationships.
Hong Kong will only give limited Visitor passes without an ID card and other SE Asian countries are more conservative.
The USA only recognise same-sex couples if they are married.
Hong Kong will only give limited Visitor passes without an ID card and other SE Asian countries are more conservative.
The USA only recognise same-sex couples if they are married.
