Tourist Visa while waiting for Spouse Visa

Member since 19 September 2018

AngeloPauloNew member19 September 2018 20:29:12

Hey all!

I was just wondering, would it be possible to apply for a tourist visa whilst waiting for a decision on my spouse/family immigration visa?

I applied for my Spouse visa last July 18, got my first email update from the UDI on July 21. Me and my wife are both Filipinos, she has permanent residency in Norway, I’m working in the UK, and so I applied from London.

I’m just worried because my working visa here in the UK is set to expire in November, and I was hoping to get to Norway before that, I would have applied a lot earlier, to coincide with the 6 month waiting period advertised on the UDI’s website, but certain delays with regards to my documents from the Philippines happened.

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stumpy Laos Expert

Member since 27 November 2009

stumpyLaos Expert19 September 2018 20:44:09

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There may be a potential problem as your visa application is being processed and then you apply for another visa type. this may ring alarm bells with immigration.
I would contact them, explain your situation and ask for advice.

I would also check your UK work visa as there may be a grace period after it expires. You may not have to leave immediately after it expires.

AngeloPaulo New member

Member since 19 September 2018

AngeloPauloNew member19 September 2018 20:49:50

Alright! Thank you very much!

AngeloPaulo New member

Member since 19 September 2018

AngeloPauloNew member19 September 2018 20:55:25

Just checked, apparently there is no grace period for when after my UK visa expires.

I was reading up on the UDI website and came across this D-Visa, has anyone ever heard of this?

Emiville Member

Member since 18 June 2018

EmivilleMember20 September 2018 12:47:41

D Visa is the entry visa issued to you upon approval of your long-term stay application. Usually it's valid for 6 months, if I'm not mistaken.

Elingra New member

Member since 09 August 2018

ElingraNew member27 September 2018 14:24:55

It is possible however once your tourist visa expires and there isnt a decision yet on your family immigration application ,you will need to return to your home country.

norlendatrip Member

Member since 18 October 2018

norlendatripMember18 October 2018 11:19:46

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