Visiting the UK after retiring
Jan 14th 2019, 6:09 pm
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Visiting the UK after retiring
Could anyone advise? Did anyone apply for a spousal visa in the UK while on a valid 6 month stay from the US? We would be retired so my US husband would not be working. Thank you.
Jan 14th 2019, 6:21 pm
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Re: Visiting the UK after retiring
You cannot apply for a spouse visa while in the UK as a visitor. The applicant needs to apply from their home or legally resident country.
Jan 14th 2019, 6:56 pm
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Re: Visiting the UK after retiring
Thanks, I see that now. I guess I am a little excited, it was a little confusing on first reading it. However, I (being the citizen of the UK), does not have to be in the US right? I can go ahead if we choose to do it that way.
Jan 14th 2019, 7:07 pm
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Re: Visiting the UK after retiring
Correct, it is quite common for a UK citizen who is resident in the UK to apply for a spouse who is living outside the UK.
