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Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Nov 14th 2023, 6:47 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,116
Posted By Tate

Re: Ancestry Visa

I was born in New Zealand 1950
My father was born in New Zealand 1924
My grandfather was born in England 1981

My son was born in England 1980 and is a British citizen.
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Nov 13th 2023, 7:17 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,116
Posted By Tate

Re: Ancestry Visa

Our plans to move back to UK have been on hold....the best laid schemes o mice and men!

Now resurrected, its planned to move six months hence.

BiP mentioned the recent changes to British...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Aug 13th 2022, 9:13 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,030
Posted By Tate

Re: Paternal grandfather born in the UK

Hi BIP, just curious as to the relevance of DOB of grandparent? Cheers, Tate
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 30th 2022, 9:17 pm
Replies: 69
Views: 12,222
Posted By Tate

Re: NZ or Aus

Totally agree with Justcol!
Forum: New Zealand
Jul 29th 2022, 3:09 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,269
Posted By Tate

Re: Contract job offer

Hi, contract work in NZ is normally offered on a fixed-term basis.

Employers tend to favour employing people in this manner, often to deal with a specific piece of work, while retaining...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jun 8th 2022, 4:03 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,116
Posted By Tate

Re: Ancestry Visa

Thanks BritInParis, may I ask why you recommend a RRV before an Ancestry Visa?
I had been coming around to thinking a Spouse Visa may be the easiest route?

Cheers, Tate
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jun 7th 2022, 8:57 am
Replies: 1
Views: 481
Posted By Tate

Ancestry Visa Financial Requirement

Good evening

I seek clarification regarding meeting the financial requirement for an Ancestry Visa.
Do funds held in my New Zealand KiwiSaver account meet the requirement?

The Immigration...
Forum: New Zealand
May 25th 2022, 12:01 am
Replies: 21
Views: 4,681
Posted By Tate

Re: We are moving to NZ - Please help advise us (NEWBIE stage)

Hi springbeeagain

Your reasons to move to NZ, 1 to 6, would easily be fulfilled.

Your wants/desires ditto with exception of 4. Earthquakes are a fact of life in NZ although some regions are...
Forum: New Zealand
May 24th 2022, 4:13 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,846
Posted By Tate

Re: $$ prices for a nz to uk return flight ?

Hi Bevs,

I should have added that the $6k (for two) was for the shortest total travel times (i.e. shortest layover times), leaving at great times (8.15pm departure from AKL, 4.30pm departure from...
Forum: New Zealand
May 23rd 2022, 9:02 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,846
Posted By Tate

Re: $$ prices for a nz to uk return flight ?

Hi Bevs

We just booked today with AirNZ, Blenheim NZ to LHR, return, $6k for two, early September.
Straight thru flights, via USA both ways.
Reasonable price I thought.

Good luck, Tate
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 21st 2022, 9:41 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,603
Posted By Tate

Re: Moving with my 2 cats back to the UK soon - need help with paperwork

Thank you so much marigoldfairy, great information and so helpful.

Cheers! Tate
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 21st 2022, 3:19 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,603
Posted By Tate

Re: Moving with my 2 cats back to the UK soon - need help with paperwork

Hi Marigoldfairy,

Can I enquire as to how the move went for your two cats? Also, are you able to name the pet transport agency you used and an indicative cost?
We are planning our move from NZ to...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 28th 2022, 10:02 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 606
Posted By Tate

Driving Offences

Hi guys.

When completing a visa application I am asked if I have ever had a penalty for a driving offence, eg disqualification for speeding or no insurance, in the UK or in a different country.
...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 9th 2022, 2:57 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,116
Posted By Tate

Re: Ancestry Visa

Hi again

One further question....how long after a visa has been granted/issued does one have before making the move to the UK?

I'm a bit worried about a potential catch 22 situation...wait for...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 8th 2022, 4:51 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,116
Posted By Tate

Re: Ancestry Visa

Background:
My wife has decided she would like leave NZ and return home to Belfast to live, on a permanent basis, a decision which I support wholeheartedly.
As a NZ citizen, it would appear there...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 6th 2022, 3:21 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,116
Posted By Tate

Re: Ancestry Visa

Most of the above...my wife wishes to return home, my son etc.
Thanks for the link, good info and good to read it again.
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 6th 2022, 1:35 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,116
Posted By Tate

Re: Ancestry Visa

My further research indicates a 'UK Returning Resident' visa is the way to go.

Cheers, Tate
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 6th 2022, 12:09 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,116
Posted By Tate

Re: Ancestry Visa

My initial visas were on the basis of 'Leave to Remain', initially for a twelve month period(s) then on 24/10/1980 for an indefinite period.

My paternal grandfather was born in Totnes.

Cheers,...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 5th 2022, 11:28 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,116
Posted By Tate

Re: Ancestry Visa

Hi BritInParis

I arrived in UK in 1972 and returned to NZ 11/1999.
Apart from spending 1977 in NZ/Australia, my stay was continuous.

My son was born in London 1980 and is a UK citizen, often...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 5th 2022, 9:45 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,116
Posted By Tate

Re: Ancestry Visa

Thank you christmassoompa!

Seems like this is the way for me to go especially as meeting the 'financial requirement' is not an issue

Cheers, Tate
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 5th 2022, 8:57 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,116
Posted By Tate

Ancestry Visa

A question for Forum members who have experience of gaining a UK Ancestry visa...

My wife and I plan to return to live in the UK later this year, my wife is a British citizen, I am a New Zealander...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 1st 2022, 8:44 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 2,658
Posted By Tate

Re: Moving to Northern Ireland

Hi all

Many thanks for your thoughts and advice.

Helen 1964, the info regarding conveyancing lawyers is most welcome, we will take the opportunity to discuss our potential purchase with them...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 31st 2022, 11:51 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 2,658
Posted By Tate

Moving to Northern Ireland

Hi all, Great forum, very informative.

My wife (UK citizen) and I are contemplating a move from NZ back to her place of birth, NI.
I am a retired NZ citizen who lived in UK throughout the 70s,...
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Feb 24th 2022, 5:04 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 596
Posted By Tate

Hello!

Hi all, Tate here, twenty two years in New Zealand and contemplating a return to the UK.

NZ has been great however neither my wife nor myself see our future here.

Until Covid we frequently...
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