Need advice please...

katy1980 New member

5POSTS

10 years ago

Hi to Everyone,
Good day....I am researching and gathering information about applying for a resident permit in Sweden and common law partnership with my fiance..I have 2 kids from my past ex husband who is a Filipino.12 yrs old and 16 yrs old..Here is my story..I was married Civil here in Phillippines 2003,separated almost 11 yrs..and I was just DIVORCED last yr 2014 FROM THE COURT OF ALBERTA CANADA, but my ex Filipino husband is not yet a citizen in Canada.We all know Philippines do not allow Divorce, But sweden allow divorce..does anybody know if i will be granted for a resident visa going sweden?and bringing my 2 kids?

By the way, my relationship with my fiance in sweden is strong. we are 6 yrs already.we have all the proofs to show the embassy that we are so serious with each other as a familyHe had came to Philippines 4 times already..and i haven't visit Sweden yet..The 1st time i applied was Denied b coz we are just new that time... We just wanna be a family in Sweden and not to be far from each other anymore..i hope someone can advice..thank you..god bless
Kate
I really hope someone can advice specially who are almost same as my situation..Thank you..God bless us all...

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katy1980 New member

5POSTS

10 years ago

hi Ianpinoy,
Thanx for your reply,,BUT, SAMBO VISA OR COHABIT if i am not mistaken, it is allowed..right?

ianpinoy23 New member

7POSTS

10 years ago

Yes, you're allowed to apply for a sambo visa if you can prove that you are single. Try to visit their website www.migrationsverket.se

katy1980 New member

5POSTS

10 years ago

Hello, Anyone there who has almost the same as my situation, specially Filipinos? Please pm me.Your advice is highly appreciated...thanx...

stephy444 Guest

0POSTS

10 years ago

If your denied the first time and he has come to philippines for times.Seek again for visiting visa and fix your marriage issue with your ex.If you Seek for sambo you need to prove that you and your swedish partner you have been living together.I wish you best of luck

manden Member

18POSTS

10 years ago

You need to get a divorce. And after that you will have to prove relations to sweden and your boyfriend. That he has visited you 4 times is not enough to prove any relations at all. Get a tourist visa for 3 months and be here those 3 months. You will have to do it again, and apply when you are here.

Donna-lyn Active member

34POSTS

10 years ago

Yes tourist visa can do,you can visit here and those times that your here ask for a personal visit at the immigration, get a schedule,and go there with your bf,they might help you with your case but probably ask you to go back to Philippines to apply for the second time.Good luck its cold here now btw Hope all of you will be granted and be with the love of your life soon too. Keep the hopes up..and don't let frustration bring hesitation or make you give up..

natti nat