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Forum: Goa

Jul 21st 2012, 7:22 pm

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If I wed Indian lady can I stay on after 180 days

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Posted By GoaBound

Re: If I wed Indian lady can I stay on after 180 days

Of course despite the split they wish to remain friends and decided not to divorce since that would invalidate her PIO .. how sweet !!

Forum: Goa

Jul 21st 2012, 11:07 am

Replies: 48

If I wed Indian lady can I stay on after 180 days

Views: 5,315

Posted By GoaBound

Re: If I wed Indian lady can I stay on after 180 days

Personally I think it's easier to apply in Delhi (if you go the India route; if you have the correct papers) but easier still the UK and less hassle. No experience of Goa .. just moved here June....

Forum: Goa

Jul 21st 2012, 10:55 am

Replies: 48

If I wed Indian lady can I stay on after 180 days

Views: 5,315

Posted By GoaBound

Re: If I wed Indian lady can I stay on after 180 days

Well it is understandable if they are sceptical in her case. Why a poor man (yes love is strange) and why do 'they' want Goa as opposed to the UK. Personally I would want to be wherever the main...

Forum: Goa

Jul 21st 2012, 7:04 am

Replies: 48

If I wed Indian lady can I stay on after 180 days

Views: 5,315

Posted By GoaBound

Re: If I wed Indian lady can I stay on after 180 days

My application only took three years simply due to my own inactivity as I had no requirement nor applied before then. (personal circumstances, kids involved etc).

I simply flew back to the UK last...

Forum: Goa

Apr 22nd 2012, 10:33 pm

Replies: 1,343

Read Me: Visa help.

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Posted By GoaBound

Re: Visa help.

Not sure why you would be denied a 1 yr multiple entry visa in the UK?
Both times I was successful and no questions asked ...

Forum: Goa

Apr 22nd 2012, 5:47 pm

Replies: 1,343

Read Me: Visa help.

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Posted By GoaBound

Re: Visa help.

My mistake on a) .. simply looked at an old 1yr visa which was stamped "any stay over 180 days must be registered" assumed it was okay to stay longer. I am glad that I had to return to the UK prior...

Forum: Goa

Apr 22nd 2012, 5:39 pm

Replies: 1,343

Read Me: Visa help.

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Posted By GoaBound

Re: Visa help.

Sorry I was only referring to the 'requirement to register' any stay that exceeds 180 days.

PIO card holders are not bound to any restriction on the length of their stay but they must register the...

Forum: Goa

Apr 22nd 2012, 5:17 pm

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Read Me: Visa help.

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Posted By GoaBound

Re: Visa help.

http://goindia.about.com/od/gettingmarried/a/Convert-Tourist-Visa-To-X-Visa-Marriage.htm

As per the procedure (in link above) it is possible to extend tourist visa and convert to X visa if you are...

Forum: Goa

Apr 22nd 2012, 1:39 am

Replies: 48

If I wed Indian lady can I stay on after 180 days

Views: 5,315

Posted By GoaBound

Re: If I wed Indian lady can I stay on after 180 days

In regards to the PIO you do not need to be married for 7 years to apply. Married Dec 2008 - applied in UK Aug 2011 granted (had 1 year tourist visa that ran out in August 2011)

Forum: Goa

Apr 22nd 2012, 12:41 am

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Read Me: Visa help.

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Posted By GoaBound

Re: Visa help.

Oh and PIO's have 180 days plus an additional 30 days grace which = 210 days in which to register their extended stay (you do not need to do it within the 180) .. I took 208 days and the clerk was...

Forum: Goa

Apr 22nd 2012, 12:35 am

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Read Me: Visa help.

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Posted By GoaBound

Re: Visa help.

Regarding the extension of "tourist visas" and as far as I am aware. You can stay as long as you like within the validity of the visa. Only the conditions are you must register if you plan to stay...

Forum: Goa

Apr 22nd 2012, 12:21 am

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Read Me: Visa help.

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Posted By GoaBound

Re: Visa help.

Once you have a PIO YOU DO NOT REQUIRE A VISA period; you only requirement is a valid passport (your home country)

You only other requirement (one time only) is to register with the FFRO when you...

Forum: Goa

Apr 22nd 2012, 12:10 am

Replies: 5

Accommodation for 6 weeks near(ish) Marago

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Posted By GoaBound

Re: Accommodation for 6 weeks near(ish) Marago

Hi .. have you sorted out your accommodation issue?

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