What visa is needed for Mauritian marrying UK woman and live in UK

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Member since 31 October 2017

mermaid2catMember31 October 2017 09:02:20

I am trying to work out what visa is required for a Mauritian man living in Mauritius to come to the UK next year to marry a UK woman in July and live in the UK for a few years before both moving to Mauritius. Do you apply for a marriage visa that allows 6 months stay then apply to extend the stay? Any advice gratefully received.

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SimCityATExpert31 October 2017 09:36:16

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Welcome to the Forum mermaid2cat

Details about Visas and immigration can be found HERE

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mermaid2catMember31 October 2017 09:44:37

Thanks have read all these pages but it is confusing! Do you get a 6 month marriage visor then apply for a spuse visa before the 6 months are up? Keep reading about a fiance visa is this different to the marriage visa?

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SimCityATExpert31 October 2017 09:51:30

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Immigration in the UK has been tightened up in recent years and if you pass that hurdle in getting the right Visa, in order for him to live in the UK, a salary of 18,500 GPB minimum a year is needed because he is a non EU citizen.

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mermaid2catMember31 October 2017 09:57:34

Thanks, I think I have worked it out now that he needs a Partner or Spouse visa so he can stay in the UK not the marriage tourist visa.

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SimCityATExpert31 October 2017 10:06:32

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I do know it's a minefield. I have a few UK friends with Non-EU partners and it's cost them thousands of pounds to sort it out and still working on the red tape.

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