Thats for UK nationals and theyre spouses.


Apply for COA,get married and after that you could apply for the residence permit for both of you.

http://www.easyexpat.com/forums/ftopic_10179.htm

 

Good question.
Because your partner has a long term visa (he can switch it while in UK)I wouldnt think you would need to apply for a residence prior to marriage.

Unless you are engaged to an EU Citizen (not British citizen in this situation!) with a five year residence permit you must apply for entry from outside the UK. If you wish to apply from within the UK in other circumstances your application is likely to be refused unless you can show exceptional reasons why the application should be granted.


Because you have plenty of time,you could apply for residence for yourself first,COA after and residence for your spouse afterwards,just to be on safe side

 

HI Abellad

You might be married by now and if so, congratulations. I was really interested in your question because your situation looked similar to mine at the moment.
I am French and have a Indian boyfriend. We are both been living in Scotland for 2 and a half years and are thinking to get married here.
From you experience now, could you tell me how your marriage went in terms of administrative procedures etc...
Thanks in advance

Karine

 

Thank you for your reply. I did somebbsearches onmy side and found out what you already mentioned. I wanted to know. Are you going to apply for a FLR for your husband which is quite costly (335 pounds) or apply for Non EEA family member permit which is free. (valid for 6 months) and then for a resident card free as well.

May I ask you how your husband parents felt about him marrying you. Did you have some kind of Indian rituals during the wedding ceremony or not at all?

Anyway havea nice life with your hubby