Hi

Well all of this is very confusing for my small mind! I am a UK citizen and met a chinese national in London 2 years ago, and we have been together ever since. She did however have to go back to China 4 months ago (unfortunately having overstayed her visa, although she went back voluntarily without detection as far as I am aware).

We plan to marry in China in September, and I would like for her to come back with me straight away but don't know if this is possible? Are we able to apply for a marriage visa prior to marriage if we provide proof after the vent that we have married?

I know that we have to prove various things as I have seen in earlier postings, but it seems crazy for us to marry and then have to apply for a visa afterwards. I can only be in China for 2 weeks when we get married so I can't hang around so would have to go back to UK alone if all else fails and get her to join me later.

Is there a way around this? And does anyone think there will be a problem because of the previous overstay?

I have independent means to look after us, have my own house and good job so I am hoping all is ok on that front.

I would really really appreciate some advice here is anyone can help????

Thanks in advance to anyone who can

 

Thanks very much for your reply.

She overstayed for one and a half years - so that's not good, but given she wants to come to the UK for keeps it seems daft that that would be a problem. If we married and they wouldnt let her come to the UK, is that likely? I hope not, as i am worried now as i dont know what i would do then.

Does anyone know if is a problem if i am not there when we apply for marriage visa? I have to go back to work so am only in China for 2 weeks. Can I apply in the UK for the VISA for her?

Also how long does a marriage VISA take to get?

Sorry for all the questions!!

Thank you very much for any help given.