Getting married to Russian lady

Member since 03 October 2015

Lenny123New member03 October 2015 12:57:05

Hi, I hope I am doing this correctly. I am a born and bred South African and stay in Vereeniging, Gauteng. I am flying to Krasnodar on the 17th of December and to spend Christmas with my fiance and were hoping to get married in December. It now seems unlikely that this could happen since our marriage has to be registered first and there is a 30 day waiting period after registration and I must leave Russia again on the 8th of January. We were under the impression the 30 day period could be shortened drastically by paying an additional fee that we now find out is not really true. We wanted to get married over December, then my wife would apply for her visa to come to South Africa and come to me once it's ready and she had a few other matters taken care of. She's in tears already with worry and we've tried to see what can be done to get married in December still but to me honest, it seems unlikely. What would be the best option? Should I fly back once the registration for our marriage is eligible and then get married? Will she then have to stay behind to prepare her visa and come when its done? What type of visa should she apply for? She doesn't really need a working permit since she is going to be a housewife at first giving her time to adjust and to improve on her English, which is very poor at this stage. I would really appreciate if somebody could just advise us of the best option to take. Thanks, Lenny

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Gysaryshka Member

Member since 12 October 2015

GysaryshkaMember12 October 2015 09:03:26

Hi Lenny,
As I understood u r going to get married in Russia, why don't you want to do that here in SA? It's much easier. I came here with visitors visa (intention to get married), here u have 90 days to get married and get spousal visa. We paid 1000 R to some guy who registered our marriage and got visa for 2 years. Just need to renew it each 2 years. Don't know how it works in Russia but think it's much more complicated than to do it here.
Hope I helped smhow)

Lenny123 New member

Member since 03 October 2015

Lenny123New member12 October 2015 16:36:10

Dear Gysaryshka,
Thank you for the reply and advice. My wife to be still gives classes at a University in Armavir. She has a house to sell or to get tenants. She has a son that is soon starting his studies as a doctor in Krasnodar. We are getting married on the 25th of December in Russia. She has a few things to take care of still. After our marriage she will apply for a South African visa as my spouse. I have my visa and I am preparing all other documents in order for her to register our marriage in the meantime. Thanks

Primadonna Jordan Expert

Member since 03 August 2012

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PrimadonnaJordan Expert12 October 2015 18:27:05

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Maybe you should ask your questions on the Russia forum?

Lenny123 New member

Member since 03 October 2015

Lenny123New member13 October 2015 12:17:39

True, of course, I didn't even know there is a Russian forum. I am a bit new to this. Thanks

Priscilla ViP

Member since 30 May 2013

PriscillaViP13 October 2015 13:17:52

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@ Lenny123 > Your topic is now on the Russia forum.

Thanks,

Priscilla

Lenny123 New member

Member since 03 October 2015

Lenny123New member13 October 2015 14:47:03

Thank you very much

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GuestPoster491Guest20 October 2015 03:47:48

hans01 wrote:
speak spanish.....
lima.peru
si me quiero casar con chica rusa
acepto todo con mucha seriedad
atentamente......percy

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