What happens after my visa is approved?

Member since 16 March 2014

AcanthiMember01 November 2015 11:17:48

Hello,

I'm looking at applying for a fiance or spousal visa and am trying to plan my timeline.

What do I do once the visa is approved? Must I run off? Or can I hold off going to the UK for a while? I'm working as a journalist at the moment and I have to tender my resignation 3 months before I leave the job.

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walkingbotanist Active member

Member since 21 October 2015

walkingbotanistActive member01 November 2015 17:55:32

Hello Acanthi,

What kind of Visa did you apply for ?

Regards,

Evan

Acanthi Member

Member since 16 March 2014

AcanthiMember01 November 2015 19:37:06

I'm looking at either a spousal or fiance visa, but we've yet to decide.

chuckle_butty Serial expat

Member since 28 June 2013

chuckle_buttySerial expat02 November 2015 07:16:29

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Acanthi wrote:
I'm looking at either a spousal or fiance visa, but we've yet to decide.

Are you married or engaged???????

Acanthi Member

Member since 16 March 2014

AcanthiMember02 November 2015 07:41:49

We're engaged. But we're wondering if it would be better to get a fiance visa to be legally married in the UK, or get legally married in the UK or Malaysia, then get a spousal visa.

chaguedes New member

Member since 30 October 2015

chaguedesNew member02 November 2015 13:16:46

As long as I know, you have 6 montes to entry lhe country

pallykin New member

Member since 21 July 2014

pallykinNew member02 November 2015 17:22:18

You receive a vignette in your passport good for 30 days which allows you to enter the UK and collect your Biometric Residence Permit.

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Acanthi Member

Member since 16 March 2014

AcanthiMember02 November 2015 19:38:31

chaguedes wrote:
As long as I know, you have 6 montes to entry lhe country

6 months for all visa types?

Acanthi Member

Member since 16 March 2014

AcanthiMember03 November 2015 05:05:14

pallykin wrote:
You receive a vignette in your passport good for 30 days which allows you to enter the UK and collect your Biometric Residence Permit.

Too bad your link was taken away...But thanks so much for sharing!
Do you mean I get a Biometric Residence Permit when my visa is approved? No matter which visa?

Acanthi Member

Member since 16 March 2014

AcanthiMember05 November 2015 05:05:01

#10

Thanks!!

samsam123 Active member

Member since 17 October 2013

samsam123Active member20 November 2015 21:03:37

#11

It is always better to apply spouse visa outside uk, in fact it is preferred by UKBA too. Have you contacted British High Comm in KL for more information?