What type of visa should I get if I haven't seen my british bf yet?I'm in long distance relationship.
It would be better if your bf visited you in Phils first tbh. It is possible to get a visitor visa but the requirements are quite strict especially if you have not already met.
But because of the pandemic, I am not sure if he can go in the Philippines. Do you think It is possible to apply as a tourist visa?
When we looked at a tourist visa you needed to show evidence of income and a reason to return home, such as a child, employment or a business. You need to prove where you are staying in the UK and show how you will fund your trip. Other members can probably give more up to date info but that was the situation 5 years ago. Hope this helps. ,
Other than train as a nurse or other skilled worker and apply that way I cant think of an easy way to enter the UK.
Even training as a nurse isn't a certain, Philippines caps those allowed to leave at 5000 a year, that limit was reached a few wees ago, there's 500,000 registered nurses in the PI without the new graduates, that's 100 years for them all to get out.
When applying for a visit visa the UKBA are looking for a) you will return home at the end of the visa or stay, this is normally supported by that you have a job to return to, you own property in the Philippines or other compelling reasons to return. b)they will want to know the finances for the trip that you or your BF can support you for the duration of the trip including accommodation costs. At present as you know the Philippines is classed by the UK as a covid red country so if you did get a visa you would have to go into quarantine at a UKGOV appointed hotel at your cost for 2 weeks. Whilst the current covid situation remains I would sit tight and get to know your BF more albeit through skype etc
Yes thank you for that. You are right, we can't Don anything for now because of the pandemic. Hopefully everything will be fine
You have to weather a storm to see the beauty of a rainbow, just hunker down till this blows over, might take time but blow over it will, one day.
when ( if ever ) the travel restrictions are lifted--then it will be far simpler if your bf visits you over there--over a period of time and maybe several visits. Then--if you both feel you want a future together--you can apply for a settlement visa. that process will take 5 years and cost about £10,000 over that period. Your bf will need to meet specific financial requirements and have a place to live for both of you. But that is years ahead of you.
I suggest that you both travel to a country that is open for tourism and is visa free for Filipinos. Thailand fits the bill, or it will do very soon. I have read that they will open the doors for tourists from July 1st. You need to travel to Phuket first and stay there for 7 days, after which you're free to travel anywhere in the country. The big advantage for you is that you don't need a visa to travel there. Worth investigating. Good luck
Oh really? I didn't know that Thailand is open for that, I'm gonna check that, and thank you for the information
